Title :
Lens-coupled laser diode module integrated on silicon platform
Author :
Nakagawa, Gohji ; Miura, Kazunori ; Sasaki, Seimi ; Yano, Mitsuhiro
Author_Institution :
Fujitsu Labs. Ltd., Kanagawa, Japan
fDate :
6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Recent interests in the development of multiservice systems have increased the activities be reduced. However, current commercial-grade manufacturing cannot satisfy these needs. The conventional assembly method results in the labor-intensive in optical access networks, such as fiber to the home (FTTH). For these systems to be viable, the optical module assemble costs and package size must process of finding the optimum optical coupling position. In addition, the number and size of parts cannot be reduced due to the difficulty of manipulating them. As a new approach for a lower cost, compact packaging solution, silicon platform technology is very promising. This paper describe a lens-coupled laser diode module integrated on a silicon platform, where a laser-diode, a GRIN rod lens, and single-mode fiber are hybridly integrated on a silicon platform by passive alignment
Keywords :
gradient index optics; integrated circuit packaging; integrated optics; lenses; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; optical fibre couplers; optical fibre subscriber loops; semiconductor lasers; silicon; GRIN rod lens; Si; assembly method; commercial-grade manufacturing; compact packaging solution; fiber to the home; hybridly integrated; labor-intensive; lens-coupled laser diode module; lens-coupled laser diode module integration; multiservice systems; optical access networks; optical fiber connecting; optical module assemble costs; optimum optical coupling position; package size; passive alignment; silicon platform; silicon platform technology; single-mode fiber; Assembly systems; Cost function; Diode lasers; Fiber lasers; Manufacturing; Optical coupling; Optical fiber networks; Optical fiber subscriber loops; Packaging; Silicon;
Journal_Title :
Lightwave Technology, Journal of