抄録
The success of smart optical interconnects for practical use strongly depends on the development of sophisticated coupling technologies that can achieve both high coupling efficiency and easy alignment. One promising technology for solving these problems is the fiber self-written waveguide (SWW) method, which uses light-curable resin. We fabricated a micro-scale 90° light-path converter on the top of mechanically transferable connector that enables smart connection between fibers and an optical wiring board. Then, building upon this fiber SWW technology, we devised a new technology called the mask-transfer SWW method. By applying this technology, we developed a new polymer V-groove fabrication method, which enables V-grooves to be formed at designated positions to facilitate coupling between fibers and devices.
