Abstract
The microlens array is often used for increasing coupling efficiency in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) to fiber coupling system. Among the various methods to couple VCSEL module with microlenses, a monolithic lithography integration is regarded as better candidate because the process is simple and suitable for mass production. In addition, one can avoid additional assembly process. In the present study, a microlens array with a lens diameter of 40mm and focal length of 150mm was designed to couple a single mode VCSEL array and optical fibers, and tolerance analysis was carried out. A microlens array for VCSEL to fiber coupling was integrated by a UV-transparent mold and a monolithic lithography integration system which utilizes micro UV-molding. Finally, the geometrical properties of the integrated microlens array and the insertion loss of VCSEL to fiber coupling was measured and analyzed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Optifab 2005 |
| Subtitle of host publication | Technical Digest |
| Publisher | SPIE |
| Pages | 93-96 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Volume | 10315 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 0819458252 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2005 Jan 1 |
| Event | Optifab 2005: Technical Digest - Rochester, United States Duration: 2005 May 2 → 2005 May 5 |
Other
| Other | Optifab 2005: Technical Digest |
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| Country | United States |
| City | Rochester |
| Period | 05/5/2 → 05/5/5 |
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All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Design and fabrication of microlens array for VCSEL to fiber coupling; Technical Digest. / Kim, Seok Min; Kim, Hongmin; Lim, Jiseok; Han, Jeongwon; Kang, Shinill.
Optifab 2005: Technical Digest. Vol. 10315 SPIE, 2005. p. 93-96 103150S.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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T1 - Design and fabrication of microlens array for VCSEL to fiber coupling; Technical Digest
AU - Kim, Seok Min
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PY - 2005/1/1
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N2 - The microlens array is often used for increasing coupling efficiency in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) to fiber coupling system. Among the various methods to couple VCSEL module with microlenses, a monolithic lithography integration is regarded as better candidate because the process is simple and suitable for mass production. In addition, one can avoid additional assembly process. In the present study, a microlens array with a lens diameter of 40mm and focal length of 150mm was designed to couple a single mode VCSEL array and optical fibers, and tolerance analysis was carried out. A microlens array for VCSEL to fiber coupling was integrated by a UV-transparent mold and a monolithic lithography integration system which utilizes micro UV-molding. Finally, the geometrical properties of the integrated microlens array and the insertion loss of VCSEL to fiber coupling was measured and analyzed.
AB - The microlens array is often used for increasing coupling efficiency in vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) to fiber coupling system. Among the various methods to couple VCSEL module with microlenses, a monolithic lithography integration is regarded as better candidate because the process is simple and suitable for mass production. In addition, one can avoid additional assembly process. In the present study, a microlens array with a lens diameter of 40mm and focal length of 150mm was designed to couple a single mode VCSEL array and optical fibers, and tolerance analysis was carried out. A microlens array for VCSEL to fiber coupling was integrated by a UV-transparent mold and a monolithic lithography integration system which utilizes micro UV-molding. Finally, the geometrical properties of the integrated microlens array and the insertion loss of VCSEL to fiber coupling was measured and analyzed.
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