Abstract:
A data communication connector can include a dielectric waveguide that extends along a central axis, and a recess that is configured to receive an antenna. The data communication connector can include an electrically conductive body that receives the dielectric waveguide. The electrically conductive body can define the recess. The dielectric waveguide can include a dielectric core, a ground shield, and a jacket.
Abstract:
This present disclosure increases the interconnect density by using a different technology approach than the industry is currently using (stamping and molding). By using a MEMS-based technology approach, better geometry and impedance control can be carried out to reduce impedance discontinuities and feature size. Additional concepts include low connector insertion force, no contact wiping, and a precise alignment mechanism between the connector contacts and those on the mating substrate.
Abstract:
An optical module includes a waveguide interconnect that transports light signals; a Silicon Photonics chip that modulates the light signals, detects the light signals, or both modulates and detects the light signals; a coupler chip attached to the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect so that the light signals are transported along a light path between the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect; and one of the Silicon Photonics chip and the coupler chip includes first, second, and third alignment protrusions. The other of the coupler chip and the Silicon Photonics chip includes a point contact, a linear contact, and a planar contact. The point contact provides no movement for the first alignment protrusion. The linear contact provides linear movement for the second alignment protrusion. The planar contact provides planar movement for the third alignment protrusion.
Abstract:
An interconnection system includes a mating substrate that is configured to be placed in electrical communication with a main board along an insertion direction so as to define a separable interface. The interconnection system is configured to align the mating substrate with the main board along first and second transverse directions that are perpendicular to each other and to the insertion direction.
Abstract:
Radio frequency (RF) waveguides and related interconnect members are disclosed. The interconnect members can have a smaller footprint than WR15 flanges. Further, the interconnect members can be configured to mate with complementary interconnects without undergoing substantial relative rotation.
Abstract:
Waveguides of optically transparent interposers are adiabatically coupled to respective waveguides of photonic integrated circuits that are mounted to the optically transparent interposers. In particular, photonic integrated circuits can be mounted to an interposer that has both optical connections and electrical connections. The optical connections of the interposer can be adiabatically coupled to the photonic integrated circuit. The electrical connections can be connected to the photonic integrated circuit and to a host board that also supports an ASIC.
Abstract:
An optical engine having an optically transparent substrate with a lens on a first major surface and an optoelectronic element on an opposed second major surface is described. The optical engine has a sealed optical path and is capable of operating submerged in a cooling liquid. The optical engine may be attached to a mounting substrate to form an optoelectronic subassembly that may be incorporated in many different types of optical interconnects.
Abstract:
An optical transceiver can include a transmitter having a photonic integrated circuit, and a receiver having a current-to-voltage converter and a photodetector in electrical communication with the current-to-voltage converter and separate from the photonic integrated circuit. Each of the transmitter and the receiver can include an interconnect member that includes first and second optical paths for the propagation of optical transmit signals and optical receive signals, respectively. The interconnect members of the transmitter and receiver can further define electrical paths that are configured to connect to an underlying substrate at one end, and the transmitter and receiver, respectively. The interconnect members can be separate from each other or can define a single monolithic interconnect member.
Abstract:
An optical module includes a waveguide interconnect that transports light signals; a Silicon Photonics chip that modulates the light signals, detects the light signals, or both modulates and detects the light signals; a coupler chip attached to the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect so that the light signals are transported along a light path between the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect; and one of the Silicon Photonics chip and the coupler chip includes first, second, and third alignment protrusions. The other of the coupler chip and the Silicon Photonics chip includes a point contact, a linear contact, and a planar contact. The point contact provides no movement for the first alignment protrusion. The linear contact provides linear movement for the second alignment protrusion. The planar contact provides planar movement for the third alignment protrusion.
Abstract:
An optical module includes a waveguide interconnect that transports light signals; a Silicon Photonics chip that modulates the light signals, detects the light signals, or both modulates and detects the light signals; a coupler chip attached to the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect so that the light signals are transported along a light path between the Silicon Photonics chip and the waveguide interconnect; and one of the Silicon Photonics chip and the coupler chip includes first, second, and third alignment protrusions. The other of the coupler chip and the Silicon Photonics chip includes a point contact, a linear contact, and a planar contact. The point contact provides no movement for the first alignment protrusion. The linear contact provides linear movement for the second alignment protrusion. The planar contact provides planar movement for the third alignment protrusion.