Active to passive element micro-assembly for photonic micro-systems

New methods for integration of dissimilar components and optical inputs/outputs are expected to mass-produce photonic micro-systems at reduced levels of difficulty and therefore reduced cost. These methods involve monolithic and hybrid approaches, the latter at both wafer-to-wafer and chip-to-wafer levels. Broadly, these are called `heterogeneous integration' and encompass technologies as diverse as wafer-fusion and DNA-assisted micro-assembly. This review summarizes the associated micro-assembly techniques and discusses their possible influence upon cost- and yield-benefits to industry.

Duke Scholars

Author Sayan Mukherjee Statistical Science