Demonstration of a Single-Mode Expanded-Beam Connectorized Module for Photonic Integrated Circuits
Kamil Gradkowski, D. Stegall, David A. Mackey, Alan Naughton, T. L. Smith, Peter O’Brien
Abstract
We present the optical and mechanical designs of an optically-pluggable package for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). Using off-the-shelf micro-optical components, low-loss (∼2 dB) expanded-beam connection between an edge-coupled SiN-based PIC and standard optical fiber is demonstrated. High reproducibility of coupling efficiency is demonstrated over up to 80 mating/de-mating cycles.
Topics & Concepts
Photonic integrated circuitCoupling lossPhotonicsElectronic circuitOptical fiberOpticsOptoelectronicsCoupling (piping)Materials scienceBeam (structure)Single-mode optical fiberIntegrated circuitElectronic engineeringPhysicsElectrical engineeringEngineeringMetallurgyPhotonic and Optical DevicesSemiconductor Lasers and Optical DevicesAdvanced Fiber Optic Sensors