Inventors:
Cheng-Chung Li - Painted Post NY
Fan Qian - Harrisburg PA
Robert A. Boudreau - Hummelstown PA
Terry P. Bowen - Etters PA
Assignee:
The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE
International Classification:
G02B 630
US Classification:
385 49, 385 50, 385 51, 385 52
Abstract:
According to the present invention, an optical waveguide is provided on a silica or silicon substrate using MPACVD and ICP etching processes. Optical fiber is coupled to the waveguide by positioning the fiber in a groove formed in the waveguide and compressing a top lid on the fiber. The top lid is secured to the waveguide and fiber by an epoxy or a solder. In a solder based embodiment, the cladding of the fiber may have a metallization evaporated thereon.
