Taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd. (20240219638). OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE COUPLER simplified abstract
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OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE COUPLER
Organization Name
taiwan semiconductor manufacturing co., ltd.
Inventor(s)
Chih-Tsung Shih of Hsinchu City (TW)
Felix Yingkit Tsui of Cupertino CA (US)
Stefan Rusu of Sunnyvale CA (US)
OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE COUPLER - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240219638 titled 'OPTICAL WAVEGUIDE COUPLER
The abstract describes a structure with two waveguides that are optically coupled to guide light effectively.
- The structure includes a first waveguide with a first strip portion and a first tapered tip portion, and a second waveguide with a second strip portion and a second tapered tip portion.
- The first tapered tip portion of the first waveguide is optically coupled to the second tapered tip portion of the second waveguide.
- The effective refractive index of the first waveguide is substantially equal to that of the second waveguide in the region where light is coupled between the tapered tip portions.
Potential Applications: - Optical communication systems - Photonic integrated circuits - Fiber optic networks
Problems Solved: - Efficient light guiding - Optimal optical coupling - Minimizing signal loss
Benefits: - Enhanced optical performance - Improved signal transmission - Compact and efficient design
Commercial Applications: Title: "Optical Waveguide Structure for High-Speed Communication Systems" This technology can be used in telecommunications, data centers, and high-speed internet infrastructure.
Prior Art: Researchers can explore prior patents related to optical waveguides, integrated photonics, and optical communication systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly studying ways to improve the efficiency and performance of optical waveguide structures for various applications.
Questions about Optical Waveguide Structures: 1. How does the effective refractive index impact the performance of optical waveguide structures? 2. What are the key factors to consider when designing optical waveguide structures for different applications?
Original Abstract Submitted
a structure includes a first waveguide and a second waveguide. the first waveguide includes a first strip portion and a first tapered tip portion connected to the first strip portion. the second waveguide includes a second strip portion and a second tapered tip portion connected to the second strip portion, wherein the first tapered tip portion of the first waveguide is optically coupled to the second tapered tip portion of the second waveguide, and the first waveguide and the second waveguide are configured to guide a light. in a region where the light is coupled between the first tapered tip portion and the second tapered tip portion, an effective refractive index of the first waveguide with respect to the light is substantially equal to an effective refractive index of the second waveguide with respect to the light.
