Intel corporation (20240219645). ELECTRO-OPTICAL CIRCUITS WITH LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE PHOTONIC INTERFACE simplified abstract
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ELECTRO-OPTICAL CIRCUITS WITH LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE PHOTONIC INTERFACE
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Inventor(s)
Suddhasattwa Nad of Chandler AZ (US)
Brandon Marin of Gilbert AZ (US)
Jeremy Ecton of Gilbert AZ (US)
Srinivas Pietambaram of Chandler AZ (US)
ELECTRO-OPTICAL CIRCUITS WITH LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE PHOTONIC INTERFACE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240219645 titled 'ELECTRO-OPTICAL CIRCUITS WITH LOW-VOLTAGE SWITCHABLE PHOTONIC INTERFACE
The integrated circuit (IC) module described in the patent application consists of a photonic IC, an electrical IC, and a switchable waveguide device that controls optical signals to or from the photonic IC based on a signal from the electrical IC.
- The switchable waveguide device is formed by coupling metallization structures on both sides of, and either level with or below, a nonlinear optical material.
- The metallization structures may be located in either the photonic or electrical IC.
- The nonlinear optical material can be positioned above the electrical IC in the photonic IC or on a glass substrate.
- The photonic and electrical ICs can be hybrid bonded or soldered together.
- The IC module can be connected to a system substrate.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Data transmission networks - Integrated photonics devices
Problems Solved: - Efficient control of optical signals in integrated circuits - Seamless integration of photonic and electrical components
Benefits: - Improved signal processing speed - Enhanced data transmission capabilities - Compact and efficient design
Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Integrated Circuit Module for Optoelectronic Systems" This technology can be utilized in the development of high-speed data communication systems, optical interconnects, and advanced computing devices. The market implications include increased efficiency and performance in various industries such as telecommunications, data centers, and consumer electronics.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the switchable waveguide device enhance the functionality of the integrated circuit module? 2. What are the advantages of hybrid bonding the photonic and electrical ICs in this context?
Original Abstract Submitted
an integrated circuit (ic) module includes a photonic ic, an electrical ic, and a switchable waveguide device that, using a signal from the electrical ic, controls optical signals to or from the photonic ic. the switchable waveguide device may be formed by coupling metallization structures on both sides of, and either level with or below, a nonlinear optical material. the metallization structures may be in the photonic or electrical ic. the nonlinear optical material may be above the electrical ic in the photonic ic or on a glass substrate. the photonic and electrical ics may be hybrid bonded or soldered together. the ic module may be coupled to a system substrate.
