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Virtual environment for implementing integrated photonics assemblies

OwnerDiedrik Rene Vermeulen, Michael Dubrovskyinventors

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Abstract

Systems and methods for generating a virtual environment for implementing an integrated photonics assembly are presented. An example system can include one or more processors and a memory coupled with the processors, where the processor executes a plurality of modules stored in the memory. The plurality of modules can include a user interface module for deploying one or more virtual photonic integrated subcircuits within the virtual environment, in which the virtual environment is configured to enable coupling of at least two virtual photonic integrated subcircuits. The coupling of the virtual photonic integrated subcircuits can form a virtual integrated photonics assembly. The modules can include a library module comprising a plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits. One or more virtual photonic integrated subcircuits can include a performance characteristic. The performance characteristic can represent a real-world performance characteristic of a pre-fabricated physical photonic integrated subcircuit corresponding to the virtual photonic integrated subcircuit.

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Dependent claims

A system for generating a virtual environment for implementing an integrated photonics assembly, the system comprising:

one or more processors;
and
a memory coupled with the one or more processors, wherein the processor executes a plurality of modules stored in the memory, and wherein the plurality of modules comprises:
a user interface module for deploying one or more virtual photonic integrated subcircuits within the virtual environment, the virtual environment configured to enable coupling of at least two virtual photonic integrated subcircuits, wherein the coupling of the virtual photonic integrated subcircuits comprises an alignment of at least one coupling mechanism of the virtual photonic integrated subcircuits, and further forms a virtual integrated photonics assembly;
and
a library module comprising a plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits, wherein:
at least one of the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits comprises a performance characteristic,
the performance characteristic represents a real-world performance characteristic of a pre-fabricated physical photonic integrated subcircuit corresponding to the at least one virtual photonic integrated subcircuit, and
at least one of the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits is rotatable and is configured for rotational alignment using a pick and place tool to constrain rotation relative to a lateral alignment feature which includes a deep trench etch;
wherein the user interface module is further configured to provide feedback to the user to highlight proper circuit construction based on the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits of the library module.

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A method for generating a virtual environment for implementing an integrated photonics assembly, the method comprising:

providing a user interface for deploying one or more virtual photonic integrated subcircuits within the virtual environment, the virtual environment configured to enable coupling of at least two virtual photonic integrated subcircuits, wherein the coupling of the virtual photonic integrated subcircuits comprises an alignment of at least one coupling mechanism of the virtual photonic integrated subcircuits and further forms a virtual integrated photonics assembly;
providing a library module comprising a plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits, wherein:
at least one of the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits comprises a performance characteristic,
the performance characteristic represents a real-world performance characteristic of a pre-fabricated physical photonic integrated subcircuit corresponding to the at least one virtual photonic integrated subcircuit, and
at least one of the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits is rotatable and is configured for rotational alignment using a pick and place tool to constrain rotation relative to a lateral alignment feature which includes a deep trench etch;
receiving, by the user interface, at least one subcircuit from the library module;
displaying, by the user interface, the received subcircuit upon selection by a user;
and
providing, by the user interface, feedback to the user to highlight proper circuit construction based on the plurality of virtual photonic integrated subcircuits.

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Application: 17/922,321Filed 29 Apr 2021 · us provisional application
Priority: 29 Apr 2020
Published: US 2023/0186005 A115 Jun 2023
Granted: 11 Feb 2025
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Classification13 codes

G06F 30/3308
Design verification, e.g. functional simulation or model checking: using simulation
G02B 6/12004
Of the integrated circuit kind: combinations of two or more optical elements
G02B 6/423
Passive alignment, i.e. without a detection of the degree of coupling or the position of the elements: using guiding surfaces for the alignment
G06F 30/31
Circuit design: design entry, e.g. editors specifically adapted for circuit design

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Application63/017,616Us provisional application · filed 29 Apr 2020
Application63/065,622Us provisional application · filed 14 Aug 2020
US 2023/0186005 A1Pre-grant publication · published 15 Jun 2023
US 12,223,245 B2This patent

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