Optoscribe Introduces OptoCplrLT Solution For Fiber-To- SiPh PIC Coupling
Optoscribe Ltd, a world-leading manufacturer of 3D glass-based integrated optical components, has announced the launch of OptoCplrLT, a monolithic glass chip for low-loss coupling to silicon photonics (SiPh) grating couplers.
OptoCplrLT is designed to overcome fiber-to-SiPh photonic integrated circuit (PIC) coupling challenges to enable high volume automated assembly and help drive down costs. Created using Optoscribe’s proprietary high-speed laser writing technique, OptoCplrLT features low-loss light turning curved mirrors, which are uniquely formed in the glass, to direct the light to or from SiPh grating couplers. This prevents the need for bend-tolerant fiber solutions, which are often expensive, challenging and have some significant limitations in size and profile.
To help address footprint challenges, OptoCplrLT has a low-profile interface of less than 1.5mm in height, which allows compact interface layouts that alleviate packaging constraints. It is also compatible with industry-standard materials and processes; for example, the glass chip has a coefficient of thermal expansion matched to the silicon chip, helping to maximise performance.
Russell Childs, CEO of Optoscribe, said: “With data center operators and transceiver manufacturers seeking innovative solutions to help address fiber-to-SiPh PIC coupling challenges, we are pleased to introduce OptoCplrLT to help meet market demands of performance, cost and volume, as well as helping to overcome such hurdles including SiPh transceiver packaging and integration.”
About Optoscribe Limited
Optoscribe designs and manufactures 3D glass-based optical components for the telecommunications and data communications markets. Using its innovative laser direct-write technology, Optoscribe’s bespoke solutions address market challenges such as bandwidth, speed, density and channel count.
Optoscribe’s product portfolio includes precision fiber alignment arrays, fiber-to-fiber interconnects, multicore fiber fanouts, photonic lanterns, transceiver photonic integration platforms, SiPh coupling solutions, and Optical Sub-Assemblies.
For more information, visit www.optoscribe.com.
Source: Optoscribe Ltd