Single-mode array optoelectronic packaging based on actively aligned planar optical waveguides

Robert F. Kalman; Edward R. Silva; Daniel F. Knapp

doi:10.1117/12.236914

29 March 1996 Single-mode array optoelectronic packaging based on actively aligned planar optical waveguides

Robert F. Kalman, Edward R. Silva, Daniel F. Knapp

Proceedings Volume 2691, Optoelectronic Packaging; (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.236914
Event: Photonics West '96, 1996, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

Packaging of integrated optoelectronic devices (e.g., laser diode arrays and OEICs) is motivated by potential cost savings and the increased functionality of more highly integrated devices. To date, attempts to package integrated optoelectronic devices with arrays of single- mode fibers have tended to exhibit high optical losses. We have developed a single-mode array packaging process based on the use of an intermediate silica-on-silicon planar optical waveguides (POWs) assembly to which optical fibers are attached using V-grooves. By lensing the POWs, we have achieved coupling efficiencies of greater than 50%. The photolithographic registration of the POWs allows a large (greater than or equal to 8) array of POWs with attached fibers to be aligned to an array of optoelectronic devices in a single active alignment procedure. This single active alignment step is well-suited to automation, and our approach is thus well-suited to achieving low cost in a manufacturing environment. We also discuss our positioning and mounting techniques, which provide high-stability coupling in adverse temperature and vibration environments and are compatible with hermetic packaging.

Citation Download Citation

Robert F. Kalman, Edward R. Silva, and Daniel F. Knapp "Single-mode array optoelectronic packaging based on actively aligned planar optical waveguides", Proc. SPIE 2691, Optoelectronic Packaging, (29 March 1996); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.236914

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available