OPTICAL INTERCONNECT COMPONENTS

摘要

A component for an optical interconnect includes a waveguide having at least one surface that is configured at an angle equal to or less than 90° relative to an axis of the waveguide. A tap is operatively connected to the waveguide. The tap has an angled surface that is adhered to the angled surface of the waveguide. An angle of the angled surface of the tap is substantially identical to the angle of the angled surface of the waveguide. An axis of the tap is positioned at an angle that is two times the angle of the angled surface of the tap. An at least partially reflective coating established on at least a portion of the angled surface of the tap.