Waveguide having light barrier that serves as alignment groove

摘要

The invention relates to an optical component. The component includes a base having a support region and an alignment region. A light transmitting medium is positioned over the support region. The light transmitting medium has a light signal carrying region for carrying of light signals. The light signal carrying region ends at a facet. The component also includes a pocket formed in the base. The pocket extends from under the light signal carrying region into the alignment region. The portion of the pocket in the alignment region can be configured to receive an optical fiber such that the optical fiber is aligned with the facet.