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Photonics chip with efficient optical alignment and bonding and optical apparatus including the same

US8615149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2011
Grant dateDec 24, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3652
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are a photonics chip and an optical apparatus including the same. The chip may include a substrate, an optical waveguide, an optical coupler, and a plurality of alignment units. The optical waveguide is formed on the substrate. The optical coupler is formed at the optical waveguide. The alignment units align an optical connector which fixes at least one optical fiber coupled to the optical coupler, on the substrate.

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