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  • 1College of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Pusan National University, Miryang, Korea.

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This study presents a cost-effective optical interconnection method for planar lightwave circuit (PLC) devices and optical fibers. The technique minimizes coupling loss, improving performance for optical communication systems.

Area of Science:

  • Photonics and Optical Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering

Background:

  • Optical interconnections are crucial for high-speed data transmission.
  • Coupling loss between planar lightwave circuit (PLC) devices and optical fibers is a significant challenge, often caused by lateral offset due to manufacturing tolerances.
  • Existing methods for fiber alignment can be complex and costly.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a simple, cost-effective method for optical interconnection between PLC devices and optical fibers.
  • To minimize and overcome coupling loss caused by lateral offset.
  • To improve the efficiency of optical signal transmission in integrated photonic devices.

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous fabrication of PLC device chips and fiber array blocks using polymer replication from a master.

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  • Matching the under-clad dimensions of the PLC device chip and the fiber array block.
  • Employing simple vertical positional control for PLC device chip and optical fiber alignment.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved an insertion loss of 4.0 dB at 850 nm for a 1x2 multimode optical splitter device interconnection.
    • Reduced coupling loss to below 0.1 dB compared to single-fiber active alignment.
    • Demonstrated a method overcoming lateral offset issues inherent in PLC-fiber connections.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed method offers a simple and cost-effective solution for optical interconnections.
    • Simultaneous fabrication and precise dimension matching effectively minimize coupling loss.
    • This technique enhances the reliability and performance of optical communication systems utilizing PLC devices.