Integration of optical interconnects and optoelectronic elements on wafer-scale

The uv-reaction molding technology enabling for the fabrication of microoptical elements with rectangular, triangular or circular cross-sections (waveguides, prisms, lenses) in optical polymers is described. Multimode waveguide optical interconnects, coupling prisms and holding structures for fibers can be fabricated in one step. A three-dimensional monomode waveguide interconnection module is presented. Stability tests of the microoptical elements are reported.