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Buried-type optical input/output devices and methods of manufacturing the same

US8873901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B2006/12147
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical input/output (I/O) devices, which include a substrate including a trench, a waveguide within the trench of the substrate; and a photodetector within the trench and optically connected to the waveguide. An upper surface of the photodetector is at a same level as an upper surface of the waveguide.

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