17836879. PHOTONIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

PHOTONIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Organization Name

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Weiwei Song of San Jose CA (US)

Stefan Rusu of Sunnyvale CA (US)

PHOTONIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17836879 titled 'PHOTONIC DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a method for making photonic devices and systems using a substrate, insulator layers, waveguide layers, and insulator spacers. The method involves forming waveguide patterns at different vertical levels and coupling at least two of these patterns.

• The method involves providing a substrate and forming an insulator layer over it.
• Multiple waveguide layers and insulator spacers are deposited at different vertical levels over the insulator layer.
• The waveguide layers are isolated by the insulator spacers.
• Waveguide patterns are formed at the different waveguide layers.
• At least two waveguide patterns at different vertical levels are coupled together.

Potential applications of this technology:

• Optical communication systems
• Optical computing
• Photonic integrated circuits
• Optical sensors
• Biomedical imaging

Problems solved by this technology:

• Enables the fabrication of complex photonic devices and systems with multiple waveguide layers.
• Provides a method for coupling waveguide patterns at different vertical levels, allowing for more efficient and compact designs.
• Offers a simplified and scalable approach for manufacturing photonic devices.

Benefits of this technology:

• Increased functionality and performance of photonic devices and systems.
• Improved integration and miniaturization of optical components.
• Enhanced efficiency and reliability of optical communication and computing systems.
• Potential for cost reduction in the manufacturing process.

Original Abstract Submitted

Photonic device, system and methods of making photonic devices and systems, the method including: providing a substrate, forming an insulator layer over the substrate, depositing a plurality of waveguide layers and a plurality of insulator spacers at different vertical levels over the insulator layer, wherein adjacent waveguide layers in the plurality of waveguide layers are isolated by one or more insulator spacers in the plurality of insulator spacers, and forming a plurality of waveguide patterns at the plurality of waveguide layers, wherein at least two waveguide patterns at different vertical levels in the plurality of waveguide patterns are coupled.