Reliability of 3D-Opto-MID Packages for Asymmetric Optical Bus Couplers

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Abstract

In this paper we investigate the long-term stability and reliability of a 3D-Opto-MID package for multimode waveguide bus coupling. Preliminary works proved an interruption-free coupling approach with asymmetric coupling rates depending on the coupling direction for optical bus systems. This is possible thanks to a coupling at the side-faces of the waveguide cores where one coupling partner has a defined bending to achieve the asymmetric coupling. Crucial for this defined bending are three-dimensional assemblies. For this, we developed a mixed-material package based on ceramic thick-film substrates combined with stereo-lithographic printed polymers. Because of the different material parameters, we analyzed the package behavior in a high temperature storage, a temperature humidity and a temperature cycle test. The results of the reliability tests enable specific further development of the package and thus make an important contribution to the intended series production of the 3D-Opto-MID technology.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2021 IEEE 71st Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC)
Place of PublicationSan Diego
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages14-21
Number of pages8
ISBN (electronic)978-1-6654-4097-4
ISBN (print)978-1-6654-3120-0
Publication statusPublished - 2021
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesElectronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC)
Volume2021-June
ISSN0569-5503

Conference

Title2021 IEEE 71st Electronic Components and Technology Conference
Abbreviated titleECTC 2021
Conference number71
Duration1 June - 4 July 2021
Locationonline
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-0757-3325/work/139064764

Keywords

Keywords

  • 3D mechatronic integrated device, Interruption-free waveguide coupling, Long-term stability, Mixed-material package, Reliability, Stereo-lithographic printing