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Edge coupling device fabrication

  • US 9,703,039 B2
  • Filed: 04/07/2015
  • Issued: 07/11/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/09/2014
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of fabricating an edge coupling device, comprising:

  • removing a portion of cladding material to form a trench over an inversely tapered silicon waveguide;

    depositing a material having a refractive index greater than silicon dioxide over remaining portions of the cladding material and in the trench; and

    removing a portion of the material within the trench to form a ridge waveguide within the trench.

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