Multichannel optical link based on polymer multimode waveguides for board-level interchip communication

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Abstract

This paper discusses technology development for integration of parallel optical interconnect on board-level. The interchip link is based on planar polymeric optical multimode waveguides and wafer-level out-of-plane coupling optics. Realized on-board waveguides feature low insertion loss with minimum attenuation coefficient of 0.024 dB/cm. Integration of polymeric waveguides on flexible substrate is shown since the realization of an overlay optical substrate enhances the yield and testability of the final hybrid electro-optical printed circuit board (EOPCB). The development of wafer-level coupling optics is described. This optics is based on a glass interposer with integrated waveguides (planar lightwave circuit PLC) and integrated micro-mirrors for light redirection. Passive alignment processes are incorporated for the assembly of optical and optoelectronic components, which enable precise and cost-effective fabrication.

Details

Original languageGerman
Title of host publication2015 European Microelectronics Packaging Conference (EMPC)
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-7
Number of pages7
ISBN (print)978-0-9568-0862-2
Publication statusPublished - 16 Sept 2015
Peer-reviewedYes

Conference

Title2015 European Microelectronics Packaging Conference (EMPC)
Duration14 - 16 September 2015
LocationFriedrichshafen, Germany

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-0757-3325/work/139064861

Keywords

Keywords

  • Optical waveguides, Optical interconnections, Optical coupling, Planar waveguides, Optical attenuators, Couplings, Optical polymers