Optical interconnect systems and methods
US8903204B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | Dec 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B2006/12173
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Optical interconnect systems and methods are disclosed. An optical interconnect system includes a substrate, an optical waveguide, and first and second modulators. The optical waveguide has a first waveguide portion extending to a first coupling structure, a second waveguide portion extending from the first coupling structure to a second coupling structure, and a third waveguide portion extending from the second coupling structure. The first modulator is positioned adjacent the first coupling structure, and the second modulator is positioned adjacent the second coupling structure. The optical interconnect method includes modulating light with a first modulator to produce one-time modulated light, and modulating the one-time modulated light with a second modulator to produce two-time modulated light.
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