G02B6/424

High density optical I/O inside a data center switch using multi-core fibers

A network device includes an enclosure, a multi-chip module (MCM), an optical-to-optical connector, and a multi-core fiber (MCF) interconnect. The enclosure has a panel. The MCM is inside the enclosure. The optical-to-optical connector, which is mounted on the panel of the enclosure, is configured to transfer a plurality of optical communication signals. The MCF interconnect has a first end coupled to the MCM and a second end connected to the optical-to-optical connector on the panel, for routing the plurality of optical communication signals between the MCM and the panel.

Apparatus and method for maintaining optical ferrule alignment during thermal expansion or contraction
11543603 · 2023-01-03 · ·

An optical ferrule has a different thermal expansion coefficient than a substrate to which a optical device is mounted, the ferrule optically coupling the device to one or more optical fibers. The optical ferrule includes and/or a cradle in which the ferrule is mounted include lateral and longitudinal engagement feature that ensure alignment with the optical device at an operating temperature, the ferrule expanding relative to the substrate when transitioning to the operating temperature.

Methods and systems for hermetically sealed fiber to chip connections
11536915 · 2022-12-27 · ·

Disclosed are methods of providing a hermetically sealed optical connection between an optical fiber and an optical element of a chip and a photonic-integrated chip manufactured using such methods.

Fiberoptic cable safety devices

Disclosed herein are safety devices that are positioned on the end of a fiberoptic cable, such as those used in surgical procedures, to prevent patients and other objects from the risk of burn from light or heat emitted from the end of the cable when not connected to an optical instrument. The disclosed safety devices can be added to the ends of existing cables and/or can be included at the end of cables during manufacture. In some embodiments, the safety device replaces an existing connector at the end of a cable, and in some embodiments the safety device is added in addition to a connector at the end of the cable. In some embodiments, a slit end cover is included over an open end of an adaptor that is mounted on a distal connector of a fiberoptic cable.

OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE PACKAGE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE
20220390689 · 2022-12-08 · ·

An optical waveguide package includes a substrate, a cladding on a first surface of the substrate, and a core in the cladding. The cladding has a recess surrounding an element mount. The recess has an inner wall surface including a plurality of wall surfaces and a corner support surface between adjacent wall surfaces of the plurality of wall surfaces.

Optical module

An object is to easily convey by suction an optical module equipped with optical fibers having ends coupled to optical receptacles and mount the optical module on a substrate. An optical module according to the present invention includes an optical device to which optical fibers having ends coupled to optical receptacles are optically coupled and also includes a carrier composed of a substrate and adhesive layers formed on the upper and lower surfaces of the substrate. The optical device is bonded on the adhesive layer formed on the lower surface of the substrate. Part of the optical fibers and the optical receptacles are bonded on the adhesive layer formed on the surface of the substrate.

PHOTONICS PACKAGE INTEGRATION

An interconnect package integrates a photonic die, an electronic die, and a switch ASIC into one package. At least some of the components in the electronic die, such as, for example, the serializer/deserializer circuits, transceivers, clocking circuitry, and/or control circuitry are integrated into the switch ASIC to produce an integrated switch ASIC. The photonic die is attached and electrically connected to the integrated switch ASIC.

THREE-DIMENTIONAL PACKAGING METHOD AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE OF PHOTONIC-ELECTRONIC CHIP
20220365295 · 2022-11-17 ·

The present disclosure provides a three-dimensional packaging method and a three-dimensional package structure of a photonic-electronic chip. The method includes: fixing an electronic chip on a first area of a first surface of a photonic chip; fixing a dummy chip on a second area of the first surface of the photonic chip, wherein the photonic chip is provided with an optical coupling interface at the second area, and the dummy chip has a cavity with a single-sided opening, and the opening of the cavity faces and covers an optical coupling interface.

OPTOELECTRONIC DEVICE PACKAGE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
20220367431 · 2022-11-17 · ·

An optoelectronic device package includes a first redistribution layer (RDL), a first electronic die disposed over the first RDL, wherein an active surface of the first electronic die faces the first RDL. The optoelectronic device package further includes a second electronic die disposed over the first RDL, and a photonic die disposed over and electrically connected to the second electronic die. An active surface of the second electronic die is opposite to the first RDL.

High-density FAUs and optical interconnection devices and related methods

A fiber optic assembly is provided including a support substrate having a substantially flat surface and a signal-fiber array supported on the support substrate. The signal-fiber array includes a plurality of optical fibers. At least some of the optical fiber of the plurality of optical fibers includes a first datum contact disposed between the optical fiber and an adjacent optical fiber and each of the optical fibers of the plurality of optical fibers includes a second datum contact disposed between each of the optical fibers of the plurality of optical fibers and the support substrate. A first datum surface is disposed at a top surface of each of the plurality of optical fibers opposite the support surface.