摘要:
A split microprocessor socket is disclosed that provides a cavity created at an outer edge of the microprocessor socket. An optical module may be fitted in the cavity thus providing an optical fiber or waveguide connection directly to the socket. This low cost optical interconnect, closely packaged with the microprocessor, may alleviate bandwidth constraints associated with conventional electrical connections.
摘要:
Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include placing an anisotropic conductive layer comprising at least one compliant conductive sphere on at least one interconnect structure disposed on a first substrate, applying pressure to contact the compliant conductive spheres to the at least one interconnect structure, removing a portion of the anisotropic conductive layer to expose at least one of the compliant conductive spheres; and then attaching a second substrate to the anisotropic conductive layer.
摘要:
An optical connector comprises a housing having a cavity extending there through to accept a mating connector. The connector comprises no optical components. Dummy solder bonding pads positioned on the connector allow the connector to be automated flip-chip bonded over a substrate waveguide.
摘要:
In general, in one aspect, a method includes forming conductive layers on a wafer. A through cavity is formed in alignment with the conductive layers. The through cavity is to permit an optical signal from an optical waveguide within an optical connector to pass therethrough. Alignment holes are formed on each side of the through cavity to receive alignment pins. The wafer having the conductive layers, the through cavity in alignment with the conductive layers, and the alignment holes on each side of the through cavity forms an optical-electrical (O/E) interface. An O/E converter is mounted to the metal layers in alignment with the through cavity. The alignment pins and the alignment holes are used to passively align the optical waveguide and the O/E converter.
摘要:
Methods of forming a microelectronic structure are described. Embodiments of those methods include placing an anisotropic conductive layer comprising at least one compliant conductive sphere on at least one interconnect structure disposed on a first substrate, applying pressure to contact the compliant conductive spheres to the at least one interconnect structure, removing a portion of the anisotropic conductive layer to expose at least one of the compliant conductive spheres; and then attaching a second substrate to the anisotropic conductive layer.
摘要:
A coupler is passively aligned over a substrate, wherein the coupler is laterally aligned to an optoelectronic (OE) device coupled to the substrate. The coupler is placed on the substrate, wherein the coupler is vertically aligned to the OE device. The coupler is fixed to the substrate.
摘要:
A substrate may receive an integrated circuit and a flex circuit on the same side in the same vertical direction. In addition, in some embodiments, a flex circuit adapter and the integrated circuit may be surface mounted in one operation.
摘要:
Optical packages are disclosed. In one aspect, an optical package may include a surface, a microelectronic device coupled with the surface, a first waveguide coupled with the microelectronic device, a second waveguide having a first end that is evanescently coupled with the first waveguide and a second end, a first thickness of a cladding material disposed between the second end and the surface, and a second thickness of a cladding material disposed between the first end and the first waveguide. The first thickness may be greater than the second thickness. Methods of making the optical packages are also disclosed. Apparatus and methods of aligning operations on optical packages are also disclosed.
摘要:
A method for aligning at least two photonic components over an interposer, and an optical package that may align such components. The method may include providing an interposer; fabricating electrical conductors passing from one surface of the interposer to an opposite surface of the interposer at selected contact positions; soldering the photonic components over the selected contact positions on the first surface, while allowing solder self-alignment. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
摘要:
An optical connector comprises a housing having a cavity extending there through to accept a mating connector. The connector comprises no optical components. Dummy solder bonding pads positioned on the connector allow the connector to be automated flip-chip bonded over a substrate waveguide.