Structure and method for optical connection between optical transmitter and optical receiver
US7478954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/00014
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Provided are a method and structure for optical connection between an optical transmitter and an optical receiver. The method includes the steps of: forming on a substrate a light source device, an optical detection device, an optical transmission unit electrically connected with the light source device, and an optical detection unit electrically connected with the optical detection device; preparing a flexible optical transmission-connection medium to optically connect the light source device with the optical detection device; cutting the prepared optical transmission-connection medium and surface-finishing it; and connecting one end of the surface-finished optical transmission-connection medium with the light source device and the other end with the optical detection device. Fabrication of an optical package having a 3-dimensional structure is facilitated and fabrication time is reduced, thus improving productivity. In addition, since the optical transmission-connection medium is directly connected with the light source device and the optical detection device, a polishing operation or additional connection block is not required, thus facilitating mass production.
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