Replication of deep micro-optical components prototyped by Deep Proton Writing

J. Van Erps; M. Wissmann; M. Guttmann; M. Hartmann; L. Desmet; C. Debaes; J. Mohr; H. Thienpont

doi:10.1117/12.779293

14 May 2008 Replication of deep micro-optical components prototyped by Deep Proton Writing

J. Van Erps, M. Wissmann, M. Guttmann, M. Hartmann, L. Desmet, C. Debaes, J. Mohr, H. Thienpont

Proceedings Volume 6992, Micro-Optics 2008; 699209 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.779293
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2008, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

Using our rapid prototyping technology called Deep Proton Writing (DPW), we have in recent years made a wide range of micro-optical components with a large depth (500-μm) for a variety of applications. One of these components is a pluggable out-of-plane coupler for printed circuit board-level optical interconnections. Whereas DPW is capable of rapidly fabricating high-quality master components, the technology is not suitable for low-cost mass fabrication. Therefore, we investigate the replication of out-of-plane coupling components using hot embossing, through the fabrication of a metal mould of the DPW master by applying electroplating. We compare these hot embossed replicas with components replicated using the elastomeric mould vacuum casting technology.

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J. Van Erps, M. Wissmann, M. Guttmann, M. Hartmann, L. Desmet, C. Debaes, J. Mohr, and H. Thienpont "Replication of deep micro-optical components prototyped by Deep Proton Writing", Proc. SPIE 6992, Micro-Optics 2008, 699209 (14 May 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.779293

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