METHOD OF FORMING DEVICE HAVING OPTICAL FUNCTIONALITY

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an improved method of forming a device that has optical functionality and that overcomes or remarkably improves at least one problem incidental to the state of the art. SOLUTION: Provided is a method of forming a device having optical functionality. The method includes forming an optical waveguide over a substrate by providing a clad layer and a core over the substrate. The clad layer includes a polymer having units of the formula (RSiO1.5), wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted organic group, and a photoactive component. A portion of the clad layer is photolithographically patterned. Also provided is a method of forming a printed wiring board having optical functionality. The invention has particular applicability in the electronics industry for forming optoelectronic devices. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI