[WE1] Optical Modules and Fiber Coupling

[WE1-3] High-Efficiency Deep-Etched Apodized Focusing Grating Coupler with Metal Back-Reflector on an InP-Membrane

〇Amir Abbas Kashi, Jos J. G. M. van der Tol, Kevin A. Williams, Yuqing Jiao (Eindhoven Univ. of Technology, the Netherlands)

キーワード：Photonic Integration, Advanced Passive Devices

We demonstrate a deep-etched TE grating coupler on a high-confinement InP membrane platform. Results show these gratings feature a high fiber coupling efficiency of 75% at 1525 nm wavelength.