18750754. MULTI-LAYER SILICON PHOTONICS APPARATUS simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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MULTI-LAYER SILICON PHOTONICS APPARATUS
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Inventor(s)
Hari Mahalingam of San Jose CA (US)
Harel Frish of Albuquerque NM (US)
Sean Mccargar of Rio Ranch NM (US)
Joshua Keener of Albuquerque NM (US)
Shane Yerkes of Placitas NM (US)
Ling Liao of Santa Clara CA (US)
MULTI-LAYER SILICON PHOTONICS APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18750754 titled 'MULTI-LAYER SILICON PHOTONICS APPARATUS
The patent application is focused on low numerical aperture (NA) optical couplers, also known as spot size converters, that incorporate lateral taper sections and/or vertical adiabatic taper sections. These couplers are designed to be positioned on a silicon substrate near V-grooves to align and couple with optical fibers.
- Optical couplers with lateral taper sections and/or vertical adiabatic taper sections
- Positioned on silicon substrates near V-grooves for alignment with optical fibers
- Self-aligning and coupling capabilities
- Potential for improved optical performance and efficiency
- Variations in design and functionality may be described or claimed
Potential Applications: - Telecommunications - Data transmission - Fiber optic networks - Optical sensing technology
Problems Solved: - Alignment issues between optical fibers and couplers - Efficiency and performance limitations of traditional optical couplers
Benefits: - Enhanced optical performance - Improved efficiency in data transmission - Simplified alignment process
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Optical Couplers for Enhanced Data Transmission" This technology could have significant commercial applications in industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and optical sensing technology. The improved efficiency and performance of these optical couplers could lead to faster data transmission speeds and more reliable network connections.
Questions about the technology: 1. How do these optical couplers compare to traditional couplers in terms of performance and efficiency? 2. Are there any specific industries or applications where these couplers would be most beneficial?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in the field of optical couplers focuses on improving alignment techniques, increasing data transmission speeds, and reducing signal loss in fiber optic networks. Stay updated on the latest advancements in this technology to ensure optimal performance in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to low numerical aperture (NA) optical couplers, or spot size converters, that include a lateral taper section and/or a vertical adiabatic taper section. In embodiments, the optical couplers may be positioned on a silicon substrate proximate to V-grooves within the substrate to contain optical fibers to self-align and to couple with the optical couplers. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
