Patent ID: 7397978
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A carrier particularly suited for microphotonic devices and having a wafer with a predetermined thickness and providing a top surface for supporting an electrode, said carrier comprising: a) a first cavity having a curved surface with first, second and third portions all interconnected with each other in the closed loop manner, said first portion thereof located near said electrode, said first cavity having predetermined dimensions; b) a second cavity having predetermined dimensions, said second cavity having a curved surface with a portion thereof in alignment with said second portion of said curved surface of said first cavity; c) a third cavity having predetermined dimensions, said third cavity having a curved surface with a portion thereof in alignment with said third portion of said curved surface of said first cavity; d) a first groove having a predetermined shape and a predetermined depth and running along said top surface of said wafer and intercepting said second cavity as a first location thereat; and e) a second groove having a predetermined shape and a predetermined depth and running along said top surface of said wafer and intercepting said second cavity as a first location thereat.