公开(公告)号：US20150247974A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14635602

申请日：2015-03-02

Applicant: TERAXION INC.

Inventor： Yves PAINCHAUD ,  Marie-Josée PICARD ,  Christine LATRASSE ,  Michel POULIN

IPC: G02B6/30

CPC classification number: G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/12002 ,  G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/1223 ,  G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/124 ,  G02B6/14 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B2006/12038 ,  G02B2006/12061 ,  G02B2006/12147 ,  G02B2006/12152 ,  G02B2006/12195

Abstract: A spot-size converter for coupling light between first and second waveguides respectively supporting first and second propagation modes having substantially different dimensions is provided. The spot-size converter includes a lower and an upper waveguiding structure each characterized by an effective refractive index. The lower waveguiding structure is coupled to the first waveguide to receive light therefrom or transmit light thereto in the first propagation mode. The upper waveguiding structure is coupled to the second waveguide to transmit light thereto or receive light therefrom in the second propagation mode. The upper waveguiding structure includes a plurality of longitudinally extending high-index elements arranged in multiple vertically spaced rows. At least part of the upper waveguiding structure extends at least partially over the lower waveguiding structure so as to define a coupling region wherein an effective refractive index crossing occurs, thereby enabling evanescent coupling of light between the lower and upper waveguiding structures.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在分别支撑具有基本上不同的尺寸的第一和第二传播模式的第一和第二波导之间耦合光的点尺寸转换器。 点尺寸转换器包括每个以有效折射率为特征的下波导结构和上波导结构。 较低波导结构耦合到第一波导以从其接收光或在第一传播模式中将光透射到其上。 上波导结构耦合到第二波导以在第二传播模式中向其透射光或从其接收光。 上部波导结构包括布置在多个垂直间隔的行中的多个纵向延伸的高折射率元件。 上部波导结构的至少一部分至少部分地延伸到下部波导结构上方，以便限定发生有效折射率交叉的耦合区域，由此使得能够在下部和上部波导结构之间消逝光耦合。

公开(公告)号：US20160004021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14793114

申请日：2015-07-07

Applicant: TERAXION INC.

Inventor： François PELLETIER ,  Christine LATRASSE ,  Marie-Josée PICARD ,  Michel POULIN ,  Yves PAINCHAUD

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/421 ,  G02B6/428

Abstract: A connectorized optical chip assembly connectable to an external optical fiber having a fiber connector is provided. The connectorized optical chip assembly includes a substrate, an optical chip having an on-chip optical waveguide and a connectorized interface. The connectorized interface includes an optical coupling element mounted in optical alignment with the on-chip optical waveguide. The connectorized interface includes a chip connector engaging the optical coupling element and configured for mating with the fiber connector of the external optical fiber, so as to provide an optical coupling of light between the optical coupling element and the external optical fiber. The connectorized optical chip assembly also includes a mechanical support structure supporting the connectorized interface onto the substrate. Preferably, the components of the connectorized optical assembly are made of materials heat resistant to temperatures used to melt solder in surface mount processes.

Abstract translation: 提供一种可连接到具有光纤连接器的外部光纤的连接的光学芯片组件。 连接的光学芯片组件包括衬底，具有片上光波导的光学芯片和连接器化接口。 连接器接口包括与片上光波导光学对准安装的光耦合元件。 连接器接口包括接合光耦合元件并被配置为与外部光纤的光纤连接器配合的芯片连接器，以便在光耦合元件和外部光纤之间提供光的光耦合。 连接的光学芯片组件还包括支撑衬底上的连接器界面的机械支撑结构。 优选地，连接器化光学组件的部件由耐热表面贴装工艺中熔化焊料的温度的材料制成。