Optical signal distribution system
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsAntonio R. Gallo, Gordon J. Robbins, Robert R. Shaw
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Abstract
Disclosed is an optical signal distribution system. The system comprises an electronic substrate, at least one optical component and at least one optical waveguide on but distinct from the electronic substrate for carrying an optical signal to or from the optical component.
Claims19
An optical signal distribution system comprising:
- a) an electronic substrate having a principal surface;
- b) at least one optical component on said principal surface of said electronic substrate;
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- c) at least one optical waveguide nonintegrally formed on said principal surface but distinct from said electronic substrate through which an optical signal may be passed to or from said optical component.
A method of forming an optical signal distribution system of the type comprising an electronic substrate having a principal surface and at least one optical component on the principal surface, the method comprising the step of placing at least one preformed optical waveguide onto the principal surface of the electronic substrate wherein an optical signal may be passed to or from the optical component through said optical waveguide.
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