Efficient Multimode Optical Fiber-to-Waveguide Coupling for Passive Alignment Applications in Multichip Modules

Timothy S. Barry, Daniel L. Rode, Marcelo H. Cordaro, Robert R. Krchnavek, Kenichi Nakagawa

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Abstract

An efficient optical fiber-to-waveguide coupling technique is described, using a novel transcision cut, alignment ways, and D-shaped fibers. Fiber-to-waveguide coupling efficiencies as high as 96% have been achieved with multimode graded-index fibers and ridge polymer optical waveguides. Advantages of using this new coupling technique include ease of fiber-to-waveguide alignment interior to the substrate edge, passive coupling, and high coupling efficiency.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)685-690
Number of pages6
JournalIEEE Transactions on Components Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Part B
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 1995
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

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