Waveguide coupling systems and methods

A waveguide coupling method, comprising:

• forming one or more waveguide member retention structures on a portion of an exterior surface of a semiconductor package, each of the one or more waveguide member retention structures positioned in a defined location with respect to an emitter formed in the semiconductor package;
• engaging the one or more waveguide member retention structures with a waveguide member, the one or more waveguide member retention structures separate and distinct from the waveguide member;
• and
• physically retaining the waveguide member in a defined location with respect to the emitter by the one or more waveguide member retention structures.

A waveguide coupling system, comprising:

• a waveguide member retention means formed on a portion of an exterior surface of a semiconductor package, the waveguide member retention means positioned in a defined location with respect to an emitter formed in the semiconductor package;
• means for engaging the waveguide member retention means with a waveguide member, the waveguide member retention means separate and distinct from the inserted waveguide member;
• and
• means for physically retaining the waveguide member in a defined location with respect to the emitter by the waveguide member retention means.