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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 02, 2018
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2016
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Tymon Barwicz, Yorktown Heights, NY (US);
Yoichi Taira, Kawasaki, JP;
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Various embodiments are directed to a connector for coupling optical signals to a semiconductor device. In one embodiment, the connector includes a connector member having a recessed portion to arrange a plurality of waveguides formed side-by-side in a transverse direction. A backup member is arranged within the recessed portion interposing the plurality of waveguides between the connector member and the backup member. The recessed portion includes a plurality of ridges arranged in a staggered pattern relative to the plurality of waveguides for positioning the plurality of waveguides relative to the connector.