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Technical Challenge:

Aligning a fiber optic cable to an integrated chip via direct coupling using current industry standards is very cumbersome, time consuming, and subject to signal loss.

Description:

This technique is a unique means to align fiber optics to a photonic integrated chip that results in lower back reflections, lower insertion losses, easier alignment, and a more rugged package. It uses a ball lens, standard single mode fiber, low index fluid, and a custom-built index photonic chip. The technique is inexpensive to implement, easily scales up to handle multiple fibers simultaneously, and blends well with automated manufacturing.

Demonstration Capability:

A demonstration is not available.

Potential Commercial Application(s):

This technology offers great benefits to manufacturers of electronic components within the information technology industry.

Patent Status:

A patent application has been filed with USPTO.

Reference Number: 1307

If you are interested in exploring this technology further, please call 443-445-7159 or express your interest in writing to the:

National Security Agency
NSA Technology Transfer Program
9800 Savage Road, Suite 6541
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland 20755-6541