@inproceedings{8ce3c9eda8d0443cbc9f3651a9a3a4cb,
title = "On-board fiber alignment in LTCC optoelectronic packages",
abstract = "Fiber to source/receiver alignment is currently a major issue for the optoelectronics industry. Alignment tolerances for high speed optical networking require sub-micrometer precision. Currently, the alignment process, rework and low yields due to misalignment add nearly an order of magnitude to the cost of optoelectronics modules. New methods are clearly needed to address this growing problem. Previous efforts at Penn State had focused on the application of Low Temperature Co-fire Ceramic (LTCC) materials for the construction of optoelectronic modules. This work evaluated the current and next generation LTCC technologies in terms of process control and material performance. While it was determined that these technologies promise dimensional controls approaching 10 um this alone is not sufficient to meet requirements for optoelectronic modules. Recently, our approach has focused on the integration of low cost piezoelectric actuators in oil-board LTCC alignment structures for either active or passive optical fiber alignment.",
author = "Richard Eitel and Amanda Baker and Jose Agraz and Lanagan, {Michael T.} and Kenji Uchino and Randall, {Clive A.}",
year = "2005",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0930815769",
series = "Proceedings - 2005 IMAPS/ACerS 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technologies, CICMT 2005",
pages = "20--24",
booktitle = "Proceedings - 2005 IMAPS/ACerS 1st International Conference and Exhibition on Ceramic Interconnect and Ceramic Microsystems Technologies, CICMT 2005",
note = "1st International Conference and Exhibition on Ceramic Microsystems Technologies, CICMT 2005 - Co-located with the 107th Annual Meeting of the American Ceramic Society, ACerS 2005 ; Conference date: 10-04-2005 Through 13-04-2005",
}