SPARK PHOTONICS COMPONENT LIBRARY
The Spark Photonics SiN Component Library focuses on operating wavelengths in the 700-1300 nm range (I/Z/Y/J bands) on AIM Photonics' silicon nitride passive PIC technology platform.
Helpful information to know
The current PDK version that should be used for silicon nitride MPW runs is 1.1
Additional measurement-verified components will be coming in a future release
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This material is based upon work supported by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst (NAWCAD LKE) under Contract No. N68335-23-C-0038. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NAWCAD LKE.
| Passive Components | Quantity | Current Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Waveguides | 2 | <0.3 dB/cm (1000 nm to 1625 nm) and <1.25 dB/cm (700 nm to 1000 nm) |
| 3 dB Y-branch | 2 | Loss <0.25 dB per component |
| 1x2 MMIs | 7 | Available across 700-1300 nm for both TE and TM operation |
| 2x2 MMI | 7 | Available across 700-1300 nm for both TE and TM operation |
| Layer Transitions | 2 | First nitride to/from second nitride transitions.
Loss <0.1 dB in TE, <0.6 dB in TM |
| Edge Couplers | 2 | Full coverage I/Z/Y/J bands |
| Grating Couplers | 2 | Designed for center wavelengths at 785 nm and 850 nm |
| Polarization Rotator | 1 | Polarization rotator designed for operation at 1064 nm |
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