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Optical module having multi-mode coupler formed on semiconductor substrate

US9684126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2016
Grant dateJun 20, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/1203
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical module that implements an MMI device including an optical hybrid primarily made of semiconductor material is disclosed. The MMI device, which has a rectangular plane shape and includes multi-mode couplers, is mounted on a carrier. The carrier provides a step extending in a whole lateral width of a top surface thereof, where the step makes a gap against the MMI device in an area where the MMI couplers are formed.

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