用于具有不同模尺寸的波导之间的耦合的光学模变换器

By designing an optical mode converter and utilizing evanescent field coupling of single-waveguide, multi-layer waveguide, and transition waveguide structures, the problem of optical mode size difference between single-mode fiber and SiPh device is solved, achieving low-loss and high-efficiency coupling, which is suitable for long-distance data center interconnection.

CN110618489BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-17LONGMEITONG OPERATIONS CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
LONGMEITONG OPERATIONS CO LTD
Filing Date
2019-06-20
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, the difference in optical mode size between single-mode optical fiber and silicon photonic integrated circuit (SiPh) devices leads to high optical power loss. Traditional coupling methods are costly and complex, making it difficult to achieve efficient long-distance data center interconnection.

Method used

An optical mode converter was designed, comprising a single waveguide structure, a multilayer waveguide structure, and a transition waveguide structure. The optical mode size is transformed through evanescent field coupling, which reduces optical power loss and simplifies the assembly process.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient coupling between photonic integrated circuits and optical fibers with low loss, reduces assembly complexity and cost, and is suitable for long-distance data center interconnection.

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Abstract

本发明示出一种用于不同模尺寸的光子集成电路(PIC)与光纤之间的耦合的光学模变换器。光学模变换器包括波导组件,波导组件包括单波导结构、多层波导结构和过渡波导结构。单波导结构包括单波导。单波导的第一端的尺寸和传播常数类似于光子集成电路(PIC)的波导。此外,多层波导结构包括多层波导。另外,在过渡结构处形成过渡波导结构。过渡波导结构允许光学模在单波导结构与多层波导结构之间过渡。多层波导结构被配置成用于耦合过渡波导结构与光纤之间的光,并且单波导结构被配置成用于耦合PIC与过渡波导结构之间的光。
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