SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DENSE COUPLING BETWEEN OPTICAL DEVICES AND AN OPTICAL FIBER ARRAY

摘要

An optical system and method for coupling optical devices and an optical fiber array are provided. The optical system includes a substrate comprising a first side and a second side facing generally opposite to the first side. The optical system further includes at least one optical waveguide extending along at least a portion of the first side, at least one hole extending from the second side towards the first side, and at least one reflective element at the first side. The at least one reflective element is in optical communication with the at least one optical waveguide and with the at least one hole. The at least one reflective element is configured to deflect light between the at least one optical waveguide and the at least one hole.