Optoelectronic Device

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The patent describes an optoelectronic device featuring a specialized waveguide that integrates both optical and electrical connections. The device enables simultaneous and efficient coupling of light signals (through an optical waveguide section) and electrical signals (via an adjacent electrical conductor section) to or from an optoelectronic component, such as a photodetector or light emitter, using a single butt-coupled connection interface.

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• Fiber optic communication systems where precise and reliable optical and electrical connections to components (e.g., photodetectors, lasers) are required
• Quantum communication and sensor applications with highly sensitive optoelectronic components (such as single-photon detectors)
• Integration into modular photonics hardware where rapid and robust assembly is needed
• Cryogenic or extreme environment electronics where minimizing assembly steps is advantageous
• Medical devices utilizing optoelectronics for diagnostics or signal sensing that require compact and reliable packaging

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• Enables simultaneous optical and electrical connections in a single assembly step, reducing complexity and assembly time
• Enhances reliability and precision of the connection due to self-alignment features
• Supports both single and multiple electrical contact configurations for flexible design
• Minimizes potential for misalignment or connection errors in sensitive optoelectronic systems
• Facilitates compact and robust packaging, making the device suitable for high-performance and harsh environments

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Patent Abstract

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an optoelectronic device comprising an optoelectronic component, a waveguide having an optical waveguide section and an electrical conductor section, the optical waveguide section being transparent for radiation of a given wavelength or a given wavelength range and capable of guiding the radiation along the longitudinal axis of the waveguide, wherein the optical waveguide section is optically butt-coupled to an optical surface section of the optoelectronic component, and wherein the electrical conductor section is mechanically butt-coupled to an electrical contact of the optoelectronic component.