An optical ring resonator-based gyroscope includes a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chip including a plurality of optical elements, the plurality of optical elements including a resonator ring; and a printed circuit board including a plurality of electrical components, the photonic integrated circuit being mounted on a surface of the printed circuit board, the photonic integrated circuit and the printed circuit board being electrically connected. A photonic integrated circuit (PIC) chip including a substrate; a dielectric layer; a first waveguide layer forming at least: a ring resonator and reflector portions; a second waveguide layer forming at least: vertical Bragg grating couplers disposed over one of the plurality of reflector portions, a chip waveguide; a magneto-optic layer encapsulated in the dielectric layer; and a metal layer forming a plurality of metal connection pads and a plurality of wire traces for electrically connecting the PIC chip to electronic components.

Integrated target waveguide devices and optical analytical systems comprising such devices are provided. The target devices include an optical coupler that is optically coupled to an integrated waveguide and that is configured to receive optical input from an optical source through free space, particularly through a low numerical aperture interface. The devices and systems are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The devices provide for the efficient and reliable coupling of optical excitation energy from an optical source to the optical reactions. Optical signals emitted from the reactions can thus be measured with high sensitivity and discrimination. The devices and systems are well suited for miniaturization and high throughput.

Integrated target waveguide devices and optical analytical systems comprising such devices are provided. The target devices include an optical coupler that is optically coupled to an integrated waveguide and that is configured to receive optical input from an optical source through free space, particularly through a low numerical aperture interface. The devices and systems are useful in the analysis of highly multiplexed optical reactions in large numbers at high densities, including biochemical reactions, such as nucleic acid sequencing reactions. The devices provide for the efficient and reliable coupling of optical excitation energy from an optical source to the optical reactions. Optical signals emitted from the reactions can thus be measured with high sensitivity and discrimination. The devices and systems are well suited for miniaturization and high throughput.

Structures for an optical component, such as an optical reflector or an Echelle grating, and methods of forming such structures. The structure comprises a first waveguide core positioned in a vertical direction over a semiconductor substrate. The first waveguide core includes a tapered section and a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of gaps. A second waveguide core, which is positioned in the vertical direction relative to the first waveguide core, includes a portion positioned adjacent to the first waveguide core.

Structures for an optical component, such as an optical reflector or an Echelle grating, and methods of forming such structures. The structure comprises a first waveguide core positioned in a vertical direction over a semiconductor substrate. The first waveguide core includes a tapered section and a plurality of segments separated by a plurality of gaps. A second waveguide core, which is positioned in the vertical direction relative to the first waveguide core, includes a portion positioned adjacent to the first waveguide core.

The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to an identification system, method of manufacture and method of use. The structure includes at least one waveguide structure and at least one damaged region positioned in a unique pattern on the at least one waveguide structure.

The present disclosure relates to semiconductors technologies and provides a chip package and a manufacturing method of the chip package. The chip package includes: an interposer; a plurality of semiconductor chips optically connected to the interposer, wherein the plurality of semiconductor chips includes at least four semiconductor chips; and an optical interconnect chip optically connected to the interpose. Each of the plurality of semiconductor chips is configured to be optically connected to the optical interconnect chip via the interposer, to realize optical signal communication between any two of the plurality of semiconductor chips.

The present disclosure relates to semiconductors technologies and provides a chip package and a manufacturing method of the chip package. The chip package includes: an interposer; a plurality of semiconductor chips optically connected to the interposer, wherein the plurality of semiconductor chips includes at least four semiconductor chips; and an optical interconnect chip optically connected to the interpose. Each of the plurality of semiconductor chips is configured to be optically connected to the optical interconnect chip via the interposer, to realize optical signal communication between any two of the plurality of semiconductor chips.

A method for manufacturing a grating, a grating manufactured by the method, and an optical waveguide including the grating are provided. The method includes the following. A substrate is provided. A mask layer is formed on a surface of the substrate according to a target pattern structure of the grating, where the mask layer has a pattern structure complementary to the target pattern structure, and the pattern structure includes multiple protrusions and multiple recessed regions. A grating is formed by depositing a semiconductor material on the surface of the substrate. The semiconductor material is deposited in the multiple recessed regions of the pattern structure of the mask layer to form the target pattern structure. The mask layer is removed by lift-off. The method provided herein is simple in process and can enhance production efficiency. The manufactured grating has a relatively high refractive index and can reduce light scattering.

A method for manufacturing a grating, a grating manufactured by the method, and an optical waveguide including the grating are provided. The method includes the following. A substrate is provided. A mask layer is formed on a surface of the substrate according to a target pattern structure of the grating, where the mask layer has a pattern structure complementary to the target pattern structure, and the pattern structure includes multiple protrusions and multiple recessed regions. A grating is formed by depositing a semiconductor material on the surface of the substrate. The semiconductor material is deposited in the multiple recessed regions of the pattern structure of the mask layer to form the target pattern structure. The mask layer is removed by lift-off. The method provided herein is simple in process and can enhance production efficiency. The manufactured grating has a relatively high refractive index and can reduce light scattering.