18599154. DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.)
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
Organization Name
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
Inventor(s)
Feng-Wei Kuo of Zhudong Township (TW)
Hsing-Kuo Hsia of Jhubei City (TW)
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18599154 titled 'DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
The patent application describes a device for optical signal processing that includes multiple layers and components to manipulate light beams efficiently.
- A lens is positioned within the first layer, close to one surface, to receive and focus light beams.
- The second layer is located beneath the first layer and adjacent to another surface, providing structural support.
- A waveguiding layer underneath the second layer guides the transmitted light beam.
- A grating coupler is placed over the waveguiding layer to facilitate the transmission of light.
- The lens can receive light beams from either the grating coupler or a light-guiding element and focus them towards the other component.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Fiber optic networks - Laser technology - Biomedical imaging - Sensing applications
Problems Solved: - Efficient manipulation of optical signals - Precise focusing and transmission of light beams - Enhanced performance of optical devices
Benefits: - Improved signal processing capabilities - Higher efficiency in optical systems - Enhanced precision in light manipulation - Potential for miniaturization of optical devices
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Optical Signal Processing Device for Enhanced Communication Systems This technology can be utilized in telecommunications, data centers, medical imaging, and scientific research, offering improved signal processing and transmission capabilities.
Questions about Optical Signal Processing Device: 1. How does the lens in the device contribute to the manipulation of light beams? The lens is responsible for receiving light beams and focusing them towards other components for efficient signal processing.
2. What role does the waveguiding layer play in the transmission of light beams? The waveguiding layer guides the light beam through the device, ensuring precise and controlled transmission.
Original Abstract Submitted
A device for optical signal processing includes a first layer, a second layer and a waveguiding layer. A lens is disposed within the first layer and adjacent to a surface of the first layer. The second layer is underneath the first layer and adjacent to another surface of the first layer. The waveguiding layer is located underneath the second layer and configured to waveguide a light beam transmitted in the waveguiding layer. A grating coupler is disposed over the waveguiding layer. The lens is configured to receive, from one of the grating coupler or a light-guiding element, the light beam, and focus the light beam towards another one of the light-guiding element or the grating coupler.
