Patent ID: 6789959
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting to an external fiber optic cable, the apparatus comprising:a die-bonded assembly, the die-bonded assembly comprising an optoelectronic circuit die that is die-bonded to a logic integrated circuit die, the optoelectronic circuit die comprising a photodetector device, the logic integrated circuit die having a n upper surface oriented substantially in a plane; an integrated circuit package comprising a fiber optic connector and an optical fiber, the integrated circuit package encapsulating the die-bonded assembly in a hermetically sealed chamber; and a micromirror device disposed within the hermetically sealed chamber, wherein light passing into the integrated circuit package from the external fiber optic cable passes through the fiber optic connector in a direction substantially parallel to the plane, through the optical fiber in the direction substantially parallel to the plane, into the chamber, and onto the micromirror device such that the micromirror device reflects the light onto the photodetector device of the optoelectronic circuit die.