CONNECTOR FOR WAVEGUIDE AND ALIGNMENT METHOD

摘要

Various embodiments are directed to a connector for coupling optical signals to a semiconductor device. In one embodiment, the connector includes a connector member having a recessed portion to arrange a plurality of waveguides formed side-by-side in a transverse direction. A backup member is arranged within the recessed portion interposing the plurality of waveguides between the connector member and the backup member. The recessed portion includes a plurality of ridges arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the plurality of waveguides for positioning the plurality of waveguides relative to the connector.

主权项

1. A connector for coupling optical signals to a semiconductor device, the connector comprising:
a connector member comprising a recessed portion to arrange a plurality of waveguides formed side-by-side in a transverse direction; and a backup member arranged within the recessed portion interposing the plurality of waveguides between the connector member and the backup member, wherein the recessed portion comprises a plurality of ridges arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the plurality of waveguides for positioning the plurality of waveguides relative to the connector, wherein each ridge in the plurality of ridges is configured to contact a surface of a base portion of a polymer ribbon comprising the plurality of waveguides without a cladding layer.