18596662. GRATING COUPLER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.)
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GRATING COUPLER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
Organization Name
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Feng-Wei Kuo of Zhudong Township (TW)
Hsing-Kuo Hsia of Jhubei City (TW)
GRATING COUPLER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18596662 titled 'GRATING COUPLER AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME
The abstract describes a device with a dielectric layer, multiple grating structures, and a dielectric material between and on top of the grating structures. The grating structures are separated from each other and have different widths at the top and bottom.
- The device includes a dielectric layer.
- It has multiple grating structures arranged on the dielectric layer.
- There is a dielectric material between and on top of the grating structures.
- The grating structures are separated from each other.
- Each grating structure has a different width at the top and bottom.
Potential Applications: - Optical devices - Sensors - Photonic devices
Problems Solved: - Enhancing light-matter interactions - Improving optical performance
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in optical devices - Enhanced sensitivity in sensors
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Devices for Enhanced Performance This technology can be used in the development of high-performance optical devices for various industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. The improved light-matter interactions and optical performance can lead to more accurate and efficient devices, providing a competitive edge in the market.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the different widths of the grating structures impact the device's performance?
The different widths help control the light propagation within the device, enhancing its optical properties.
2. What are the specific industries that can benefit from this technology?
Industries such as telecommunications, healthcare, and environmental monitoring can benefit from the advanced optical devices developed using this technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A device includes a dielectric layer, a plurality of grating structures, and a dielectric material between the plurality of grating structures and on top of the plurality of grating structures. The grating structures are arranged on the dielectric layer and separated from each other, the plurality of grating structures each having a bottom portion and top portion, the top portion having a first width and the bottom portion having a second width, the second width being larger than the first width.
