Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd. (20240329302). Photonic Package and Method of Manufacture simplified abstract

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Photonic Package and Method of Manufacture

Organization Name

taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd.

Inventor(s)

Chen-Hua Yu of Hsinchu (TW)

Hsing-Kuo Hsia of Jhubei (TW)

Kuo-Chiang Ting of Hsinchu (TW)

Jiun Yi Wu of Zhongli (TW)

Hung-Yi Kuo of Taipei (TW)

Shang-Yun Hou of Jubei (TW)

Photonic Package and Method of Manufacture - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240329302 titled 'Photonic Package and Method of Manufacture

The patent application describes a package that includes silicon waveguides, photonic devices, redistribution structures, and a hybrid interconnect structure.

  • Silicon waveguides are located on one side of an oxide layer.
  • Photonic devices are coupled to the silicon waveguides.
  • Redistribution structures on the same side of the oxide layer are electrically connected to the photonic devices.
  • A hybrid interconnect structure on the other side of the oxide layer consists of silicon nitride waveguides separated by dielectric layers.
  • Through vias extend through the hybrid interconnect structure and the oxide layer, making physical and electrical connections to the redistribution structures.

Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Integrated photonics devices - Data centers - Telecommunications networks

Problems Solved: - Efficient data transmission - Integration of photonic devices - Miniaturization of optical components

Benefits: - Improved signal transmission - Enhanced data processing capabilities - Space-saving design

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Integrated Photonics Package for High-Speed Data Transmission" This technology can be used in the development of high-speed data transmission systems for various industries, including telecommunications, data centers, and networking equipment manufacturers.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the hybrid interconnect structure improve the performance of the photonic devices? 2. What are the advantages of using silicon waveguides in the package design?


Original Abstract Submitted

a package includes silicon waveguides on a first side of an oxide layer; photonic devices on the first side of the oxide layer, wherein the photonic devices are coupled to the silicon waveguides; redistribution structures over the first side of the oxide layer, wherein the redistribution structures are electrically connected to the photonic devices; a hybrid interconnect structure on a second side of the oxide layer, wherein the hybrid interconnect structure includes a stack of silicon nitride waveguides that are separated by dielectric layers; and through vias extending through the hybrid interconnect structure and the oxide layer, wherein the through vias make physical and electrical connection to the redistribution structures.