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DE19934185A1 - Optical coupling device e.g. for optical fibre components bus-strip and strip transmission lines - Google Patents
Optical coupling device e.g. for optical fibre components bus-strip and strip transmission lines
DE19934185A1
DE19934185A1 DE1999134185 DE19934185A DE19934185A1 DE 19934185 A1 DE19934185 A1 DE 19934185A1 DE 1999134185 DE1999134185 DE 1999134185 DE 19934185 A DE19934185 A DE 19934185A DE 19934185 A1 DE19934185 A1 DE 19934185A1
DE1999134185
Gervin Ruegenberg
1999-07-21 Application filed by Siemens AG filed Critical Siemens AG
1999-07-21 Priority to DE1999134185 priority Critical patent/DE19934185A1/en
2001-01-25 Publication of DE19934185A1 publication Critical patent/DE19934185A1/en
An optical coupling device for coupling light between e.g. two optical-fibre end-faces. The geometric position of one of the end-faces relative to the other end-face can be varied by means of a length-variable element, which carries one of the optical fibres via a retaining device, and is fixed by at least one retaining block on the other optical fibre. The longitudinally variable element (8) is joined to a length - variable equalising or compensating element (10), the length of which changes with temperature by the same amount, but in the opposite sense, as that of the longitudinally variable element (8), while the length-variable equalising or compensating element (10) is fixed on a second retaining block (6).
The invention relates to an optical coupling device for Coupling light between two fiber optic end surfaces, with the geometric position of a light world lenleiter end surface, for example an optical fiber, opposite the other optical fiber end face, for example way of a strip line of an optical component, with Is changeable with the help of a variable-length element, which one of the two light wel lenleiter carries and by at least one holding block with the connected to the other structure containing optical fibers or attached to it.
An optical coupling device is for example from the WO 98/13718 known. Such coupling devices are in optical filters according to the phased array principle with one Coupling surface used, in which at a certain geome trical position light occurs, the geometric Po sition affects the output wavelength of the optical filter flows. Optical filters based on the phased array principle especially as a multiplexer or demultiplexer in optical Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM) is used because it is a low insertion loss and high crosstalk suppression exhibit.
In German patent application DE 44 22 651.9 be wrote that the center wavelength of a phased array fil ters by the position of a coupling optical fiber, which directs the light into the optical fiber can be. In this way, through the geometric Po sitioning the coupling optical fiber or the on coupling fiber exactly the center wavelength of the optical filter be adjusted.
Optical coupling devices are also used at narrowband wavelength multiplexers (DWDM) for optical fiber ter transmission technology used. These components are possible the signals from lasers on the transmitter side whose wavelengths are low loss towards a single glass fiber merge or wave on the receiver side length-selective to a corresponding number of receivers split up.
The special advantage of narrow-band wavelength multi plexer compared to conventional wavelength multiples xern lies in the narrow band. That's what makes such a move ger channel spacing possible that in the attenuation minimum of the glass fa ser, that means in the wavelength range around 1550 nm, a lot number of transmission channels, for example thirty-two Transmission channels can be accommodated. A DWDM consists of a chip on which waveguide structures with the required geometry are applied. On the recipient The input of the chip is the fiber with the multiple xersignal, which is also called coupling fiber. On the The decoupling side is a corresponding number of fibers attached that knows the individual signals to the receivers carry on.
With fiber optic transmission technology with DWDM be The problem is that the properties of the chip are different change strongly with the operating temperature. A temperature change tion leads to a change in the refractive index ratios and also the geometrical relationships of the chips. Because of that comes there are shifts in the wavelength, that is, a ver shift of the channel branch between DWDM and the lasers between the sender side and the receiver side. For this reason, the shift in the center wavelengths be avoided.
To avoid the temperature effects described be Passive temperature compensation is already proposed. The The temperature dependency of the center wavelength can thereby be compensated that the coupling fiber depending vertically offset from the temperature compared to the DWDM chip will. This shift takes place through a change in length such component, which compared to the carrier material of the Chips have a higher thermal expansion coefficient points, for example by a variable-length element made of aluminium. Then on the variable-length element, as described at the beginning, add the optical fiber Stigt, so that the end faces of the optical fiber and Fiber optic chips are moved parallel to each other where by the influence of temperature on the center wavelength is compensated.
In the practical implementation of this coupling device the connection points between the holding block and the Chip on the one hand and the holding block and the variable length Chen element on the other hand executed in adhesive technology. there becomes the glue point between the holding block and the chip cured after the coupling fiber optically relative to the Chip is positioned.
With this technique there is the problem that the adhesive bindings are subject to temperature-dependent changes. By different adhesive gap widths, inhomogeneities and out gassing of the adhesive leads to mechanical stresses in the Gap. This is particularly critical for adhesive bonds between materials with different temperature expansion coefficients such as aluminum and glass or glass ceramics. The thermal stresses have the consequence that a Temperature change is not just the desired movement of the end surfaces of the light guide elements to each other, but additional Lich also perpendicular movements, that is perpendicular to the chip plane or away from the chip. This movement conditions are undesirable as they increase damping at the coupling point. The unwanted movement conditions can be at least partially fixed by prevent the free end of the variable-length element, however, the attachment must be designed so that the desired temperature-dependent movement is permitted.
It has already been proposed to offer a sliding guide the other holding block. This type of fixation however requires very tight machining tolerances in construction parts and a high level of precision engineering. Still tre problems due to friction and play in the leadership.
In contrast, the invention is based on the object Provide optical coupling device, when moving conditions of the end face of the optical fiber perpendicular to this Suppress area and at the same time the desired movement allow the end faces parallel to each other. In particular in particular, an optical coupling device is to be provided be made with the established manufacturing and Kle procedure is compatible and an adjustment of the coupling place before gluing.
To solve this problem is the optical mentioned above Coupling device characterized in that the length variable element with a variable length the same element is connected, the length of which changes with the tem temperature by the same amount, but in opposite Senses like that of the variable-length element changed, and that the variable-length compensating element on one second holding block is attached.
The variable-length element made of aluminum, for example min can exist in this embodiment, the Er with a compensation element made of one material negative expansion coefficient extended, so that in the sum gives the same thermal expansion as the Carrier material, for example quartz glass. This will make him is enough that the coupling fibers are in the desired Way shifts, that is, the end face of the Einkop pelfaser moves parallel to the coupling surface of the Chips, however, that there is no relative movement between the fasteners points of the two holding blocks and the carrier material, that is the chip that takes place because the total length of variable element and variable length same element is always the same size. With that, the above stresses and displacements described are minimized.
Another advantageous embodiment of the invention Device is characterized in that the length of the length-adjustable compensating element taking into account supply coefficient of expansion is chosen so that the length of the variable-length compensation element by the same amount, but in the opposite sense as that of the variable-length element changed. With others Words only depend on the combination of the influences of the Length of the compensating element and its coefficient of expansion ducks so that a precise adjustment of the expansion coefficient is not required.
To solve the above problem, he is the beginning imagined optical coupling device characterized in that the holding block with a U-shaped part made of a material has the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the chip, that a T-shaped part made of a material with the same tem temperature expansion coefficient as the chip is intended, that the variable-length element with a positive temperature expansion coefficient with the T-shaped part on the Foot and connected to the U-shaped part at the bottom and that two variable-length elements with positive Thermal expansion coefficient on the legs of the U shaped part are attached, made of the same material exist like the variable-length element and the same Have length like this, and the one on the thighs of the U-shaped part and on the other hand at the bottom of the Crossbar of the T-shaped part are attached. This Kopp lungseinrichtung is using the U-shaped part on the Chip attached or glued. By the same thermal expansion of the three due to the change in length Chen elements and the U-shaped and the T-shaped part gebil Deten columns is achieved that a firm bond of the individual parts is possible without the joints be stressed by thermal expansion. With that, in advantageously achieved that the coupling fiber on can perform the desired temperature-dependent movements. The desired fixation is achieved by the additional parts reached the upper end of the variable-length element, so that temperature and time-dependent changes in the Glue point between the U-shaped part and the length-variable minimal impact on such elements. Just the U-shaped part is also connected to the chip approximately glued and all other parts are free to move Lich and can thus with fluctuating temperatures and corresponding expansion of the elements variable in length with a positive coefficient of thermal expansion ben.
Another advantageous embodiment of the invention Device is characterized in that the length changes Such elements are made of aluminum, what because of its Material properties are preferred for this purpose.
Finally, a further advantageous embodiment of the Device according to the invention, characterized in that the Material of the variable length compensation elements Glass ceramic with negative coefficient of thermal expansion, preferably the material of the chip. So that a mi ninal influence of temperature changes between chip and Holding block reached.
Embodiments of the invention are based on the enclosed described drawings. Show it
Figure 1 is a side view of a coupling device according to a first embodiment of the invention.
Figure 2 is a plan view of a second embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention with the direction of arrow B in Fig. 3. and
Fig. 3 is a side view of the second embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention.
In Fig. 1, an optical waveguide chip 2 is shown, on the two holding blocks 4 , 6 (e.g. glass or glass ceramic) a variable-length element 8 made of aluminum, a variable-length compensating element 10 made of a material with negative thermal expansion coefficient and a ferrule 12th ge is held by an optical fiber 14 is held in the coupling position on the optical fiber chip 2 . The Fe rule 12 moves in the direction of the double arrow P.
In this embodiment, in other words, the length-variable element 8 is extended by a variable-length compensation element 10 , so that the sum of the same thermal expansion results as in the case of the carrier material of the optical waveguide chip, namely quartz glass. This ensures that the Einkop pelfaser shifts in the desired manner to compensate for the center wavelength, but that there is no relative movement between the attachment points of the holding blocks 4 , 6 and the optical fiber chip 2 when temperature changes.
Possible glass ceramic materials that have a negative temperature expansion coefficient are available under the names ROBAX® or CERODUR®. Since the amounts of the expansion coefficients of these materials are different compared to the temperature expansion coefficient of the variable-length element 8 made of aluminum, the length of the compensating element 10 is adjusted so that there is a total of thermal expansion, as with the quartz glass carrier material.
On the opposite side of the coupling side of the optical waveguide chip 2 , the coupling fibers 16 are provided.
Figs. 2 and 3 show a plan view and a side view of a second embodiment of the coupling device according to the invention, with FIG. 2 looking in the direction of the arrow B of Figure 3 is seen.. In this embodiment, a U-shaped part 22 is provided as a holding block of the coupling device on a Lichtwellenlei terchip 20 . On the bottom 24 of the U-shaped part, the variable-length element 26 is fastened, which carries the ferule 28 in which the fiber 30 is fastened. At the other end of the variable-length element 26 is attached to the foot 30 of a T-shaped part 32 . Two further length-variable elements 34 , 36 are fastened to the underside 38 of the crossbar 40 of the T-shaped element 32 and, on the other hand, to the ends of legs 40 , 42 of the U-shaped part 22 . In this embodiment, the length-variable parts 26 , 34 , 36 made of aluminum, which has a positive coefficient of thermal expansion, and the T-shaped part 32 and the U-shaped part 33 are made of glass ceramic, preferably made of the same material as the optical waveguide chip 20 , which has the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the optical waveguide chip.
This structure results in three "pillars", each half made of aluminum and glass material. As a result, all three "pillars" each have the same overall temperature expansion. A firm bond of the individual parts is thus possible without the connection points being stressed by temperature expansion. The additional parts achieve the desired fixation of the upper end of the variable-length element 26 , so that temperature and time-dependent changes in the glue point between the U-shaped part 22 and the variable-length element 26 no longer have an effect. Only the U-shaped part 22 is connected to the optical waveguide chip 20 or glued to it. All other parts of the coupling device are freely movable and can thus shift with fluctuating temperatures corresponding expansion of the elements variable in length. Outcoupling fibers 46 are again shown on the outcoupling side of the optical waveguide chip 20 .
1. Optical coupling device for coupling light between two optical waveguide end faces, the geometric position of the one optical waveguide end face, for example an optical fiber relative to the other optical waveguide end face, for example an optical waveguide chip, being changeable with the aid of a variable-length element, which is one of the holding devices carries two optical fibers, and is attached to the other optical fiber by at least one holding block, characterized in that the variable-length element ( 8 ) is connected to a variable-length compensating element ( 10 ), the length of which varies with the temperature by the same amount, but in opposite directions Senses like that of the variable-length element ( 8 ) changed, and that the variable-length compensating element ( 10 ) is attached to a second holding block ( 6 ).
2. Coupling device according to claim 1, characterized in that the length of the variable-length compensating element ( 10 ) is selected taking into account its expansion coefficient so that the length of the variable-length compensating element ( 6 ) by the same amount, but in the opposite sense to that of variable-length element changed.
3.Optical coupling device for coupling light between two optical waveguide end faces, the geometric position of the one optical waveguide end face, for example an optical fiber, in relation to the other optical waveguide end face, for example an optical waveguide chip, being changeable with the aid of a variable-length element, which via one holding device is one of the carries both optical fibers, and is attached to the other optical fiber by at least one holding block,
characterized in that the holding block has a U-shaped part ( 22 ) made of a material with the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the chip, that a T-shaped part ( 32 ) made of a material with the same coefficient of thermal expansion as the chip is provided that the variable-length element ( 26 ) with a positive coefficient of thermal expansion is connected to the T-shaped part ( 32 ) at its base ( 30 ) and to the U-shaped part at its bottom, and that two length-variable elements ( 34 , 36 ) with positive
Thermal expansion coefficients are attached to the legs ( 40 , 42 ) of the U-shaped part ( 22 ), which consist of the same material as the variable-length element ( 26 ) and have the same length as this, and which on the one hand on the legs of the U- shaped part ( 22 ) and on the other hand on the underside ( 38 ) of the crossbar ( 40 ) of the T-shaped part ( 32 ) are attached.
4. Coupling device according to one of claims 1 to 3, there characterized in that the length-variable elements made of aluminum.
5. Coupling device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the Material of the variable length compensation elements Glass ceramic with the same coefficient of thermal expansion, preferably the material of the chip.
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Owner name: CORNING INCORPORATED, CORNING, N.Y., US
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Owner name: AVANEX CORP., FREMONT, CALIF., US