Optoelectronics structures
One aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: a substrate defining a trench on a first surface; and a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate. Another aspect of the invention provides an optoelectronics structure including: an fiber guiding substrate defining a trench on a first surface; a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the fiber guiding substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate; and an optical fiber mounted on the fiber guiding substrate substantially coaxial with the laser beam emitted by the VCSEL structure.
1. An optoelectronics structure comprising:
a glass substrate defining a trench on a first surface; and
a VCSEL structure mounted vertically within the trench of the substrate such that the VCSEL structure emits a laser beam substantially parallel to the substrate.
2. The optoelectronics structure of claim 1 , further comprising:
an optical fiber mounted on the substrate substantially coaxial with the laser beam emitted by the VCSEL structure.
3. The optoelectronics structure of claim 2 , further comprising:
a fiber guide positioned between the optical fiber and the substrate.
4. The optoelectronics structure of claim 2 , further comprising:
a lens mounted between and substantially coaxial with a laser-emitting surface of the VCSEL structure and the optical fiber.
5. The optoelectronics structure of claim 1 , further comprising:
a waveguide or lens mounted on a laser-emitting surface of the VCSEL structure.
6. The optoelectronics structure of claim 1 , further comprising:
an electrical connection from the VCSEL structure to a second, opposite surface of the substrate.
7. An optoelectronics structure comprising:
a glass substrate defining a trench on a first surface; and
a PIN diode structure mounted vertically within the trench of the substrate such that the PIN diode structure receives a light beam substantially parallel to the substrate.
8. The optoelectronics structure of claim 7 , further comprising:
an optical fiber mounted on the substrate substantially coaxial with the PIN diode structure.
9. The optoelectronics structure of claim 8 , further comprising:
a fiber guide positioned between the optical fiber and the substrate.
10. The optoelectronics structure of claim 8 , further comprising:
a lens mounted between and substantially coaxial with the PIN diode structure and the optical fiber.
11. The optoelectronics structure of claim 8 , further comprising: a waveguide or lens mounted on the optical fiber.
12. The optoelectronics structure of claim 7 , further comprising:
an electrical connection from the PIN diode structure to a second, opposite surface of the substrate.
13. The optoelectronics structure of claim 12 , further comprising:
a driver mounted on the second, opposite surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the PIN diode structure through the electrical connection.
14. The optoelectronics structure of claim 12 , further comprising:
a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) mounted on the second, opposite surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the PIN diode structure through the electrical connection.
15. The optoelectronics structure of claim 6 , further comprising:
a driver mounted on the second, opposite surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the VCSEL structure through the electrical connection.
16. The optoelectronics structure of claim 6 , further comprising:
a transimpedance amplifier (TIA) mounted on the second, opposite surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the VCSEL structure through the electrical connection.