Optical components-the new challenge in packaging

Author

Matthews, Michael R. ; Macdonald, Brian M. ; Preston, Keith R.

Author_Institution

British Telecom Res. Labs., Ipswich, UK

Volume

13

Issue

4

fYear

1990

fDate

12/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

798

Lastpage

806

Abstract

Recent developments in packaging technology for optical components used in fiber transmission systems are reviewed. Topics covered include fiber coupling and fixing techniques, modular packaging concepts, high-speed component design, and advanced function components. A high-performance package for lithium niobate modulators is described that illustrates the packaging concepts that are outlined. Likely future trends in optical communications are discussed and the implications for component packaging are considered

Keywords

integrated optoelectronics; lithium compounds; modules; optical communication equipment; optical couplers; packaging; LiNbO₃ modulators; advanced function components; challenge in packaging; fiber alignment tolerance; fiber coupling; fiber fixing; fiber transmission systems; future trends in optical communications; high-performance package; high-speed component design; implications for component packaging; modular packaging concepts; packaging concepts; packaging technology for optical components; Fiber lasers; High speed optical techniques; Laser modes; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical interconnections; Packaging;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Components, Hybrids, and Manufacturing Technology, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0148-6411

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/33.62521

Filename

62521