Abstract: An apparatus is described, which includes a die including a sensor. In an example, the apparatus includes an optical shutter layer that statically overlaps with at least part of the sensor of the die. In an example, the optical shutter layer has a configurable transparency to a light signal responsive to an electrical signal. In an example, the optical shutter layer is configurable to: in a first mode, steer a light signal to the sensor; and in a second mode, steer the light signal away from the sensor.

Abstract: A thermal sensing apparatus is described, which includes a thermal absorption layer, a first thermal sensor including at least a first portion in the thermal absorption layer, and a second thermal sensor including at least a second portion in the thermal absorption layer. The apparatus further includes a heat spreading layer in contact with an area of the thermal absorption layer, wherein a first lateral distance between the heat spreading layer and the first portion of the first thermal sensor is less than a second lateral distance between the heat spreading layer and the second portion of the second thermal sensor. The apparatus further includes a structure on or above a surface of the thermal absorption layer and configured to prevent thermal signals emitted by a target heat source from reaching the second thermal sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microelectronics packages and methods for manufacturing the same. The microelectronics packages may include a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), an electrical integrated circuit (EIC), and an interconnect. The interconnect may connect the EIC to the PIC. The interconnect may include a plurality of paths between the EIC and the PIC and the individual paths of the plurality of paths are less than 100 micrometers long.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods, and systems for selectively amplifying optical signals using an optical circuit. The optical circuit includes an input port to receive a plurality of input laser signals and a switching array connected to the input port. The switching array includes a plurality of switching optical amplifiers configured to amplify a laser signal of the plurality of input laser signals as an amplified laser signal and absorb the remaining of the plurality of input laser signals. The optical circuit also includes a splitting circuit connected to the switching array. The splitting circuit is configured to split the amplified laser signal into a plurality of output laser signals.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an aperture disposed through an outer layer, a folding prism adjacent to the aperture, and a multi-mode optical fiber on which the folding prism is disposed. The aperture and the folding prism are insertable into a trench disposed through a waveguide of an edge emitting integrated laser, the aperture is configured to allow a light beam that is emitted by the waveguide, through the aperture, and the folding prism is configured to redirect the allowed light beam to the multi-mode optical fiber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems and methods for manufacturing the same. The LIDAR systems may include microelectronics packages that may include a chassis, an insert, a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), and a lid. The chassis may define an opening. The insert is sized to be received in the opening. The insert is made of a thermally conductive material. The PIC is attached to the insert. The lid is connected to the chassis and defines a cavity that encases the PIC. Both the insert and the lid form thermally conductive pathways away from the PIC.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a package includes: a substrate; a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) adapted to the substrate, the PIC including at least one optical circuit, a first plurality of waveguides, a second plurality of waveguides, and a laser to output optical energy via the first plurality of waveguides; and a prism assembly adapted to the substrate to reflect the optical energy output from the first plurality of waveguides to the second plurality of waveguides, the prism assembly including a prism and at least one isolator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A balanced photodetector may include: a balanced photodetector including a first photodiode and a second photodiode coupled with one another at a common node, wherein the first photodiode has a first effective responsivity and the second photodiode has as second effective responsivity; and a control circuit configured to set an operating parameter of the balanced photodetector to compensate for a difference between the first effective responsivity and the second effective responsivity.

Abstract: A multi-wavelength transmitter suitable for use in LiDAR applications where an array of output beams comprising a plurality of wavelengths is spatially modulated with low amplification requirements. The optical transmitter comprises one or more light sources, such as a plurality of laser emitters operable at different wavelengths. The light source(s) are coupled, for example through one or more planar waveguides, to an optical switch network comprising one or more switches. The switch network is to route, in a time divided manner, source beams to individual ones of a plurality of switch output ports thereby modulating the wavelength of a beam exiting each of the output ports. A plurality of output couplers, for example comprising edge coupled spot size convertors, are coupled to separate ones of the switch output ports, for example through one or more planar waveguides and/or one or more beam splitters.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems, apparatuses, or processes directed to a package that includes multiple PICs in the package that are optically coupled with each other. In embodiments, the package may include discrete electronic and optical components, and thermal management solutions for co-packaging of multiple PICs. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are light detection and ranging (LIDAR) systems and methods for manufacturing the same. The LIDAR systems may include microelectronics packages that may include a chassis, an insert, a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), and a lid. The chassis may define an opening. The insert is sized to be received in the opening. The insert is made of a thermally conductive material. The PIC is attached to the insert. The lid is connected to the chassis and defines a cavity that encases the PIC. Both the insert and the lid form thermally conductive pathways away from the PIC.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are microelectronics packages and methods for manufacturing the same. The microelectronics packages may include a photonic integrated circuit (PIC), an electrical integrated circuit (EIC), and an interconnect. The interconnect may connect the EIC to the PIC. The interconnect may include a plurality of paths between the EIC and the PIC and the individual paths of the plurality of paths are less than 100 micrometers long.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices, methods, and systems for selectively amplifying optical signals using an optical circuit. The optical circuit includes an input port to receive a plurality of input laser signals and a switching array connected to the input port. The switching array includes a plurality of switching optical amplifiers configured to amplify a laser signal of the plurality of input laser signals as an amplified laser signal and absorb the remaining of the plurality of input laser signals. The optical circuit also includes a splitting circuit connected to the switching array. The splitting circuit is configured to split the amplified laser signal into a plurality of output laser signals.

Abstract: A balanced photodetector may include: a balanced photodetector including a first photodiode and a second photodiode coupled with one another at a common node, wherein the first photodiode has a first effective responsivity and the second photodiode has as second effective responsivity; and a control circuit configured to set an operating parameter of the balanced photodetector to compensate for a difference between the first effective responsivity and the second effective responsivity.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an aperture disposed through an outer layer, a folding prism adjacent to the aperture, and a multi-mode optical fiber on which the folding prism is disposed. The aperture and the folding prism are insertable into a trench disposed through a waveguide of an edge emitting integrated laser, the aperture is configured to allow a light beam that is emitted by the waveguide, through the aperture, and the folding prism is configured to redirect the allowed light beam to the multi-mode optical fiber.

Abstract: A light detection and ranging system that may include a light source configured to provide a second optical input signal to a second input port of a multimode interferometer that is phase shifted to a first optical input signal provided to a first input port of the multimode interferometer. The multimode interferometer is configured to provide a second optical output signal to a second optical channel coupled to a second output port of the multimode interferometer, and to provide a first optical output signal to a first optical channel coupled to a first output port of the multimode interferometer. Each of the first optical channel and the second optical channel is configured to emit light to an outside of the light detection and ranging system, and wherein the multimode interferometer is configured to generate a frequency difference between the first optical output signal and the second optical output signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a package includes: a substrate; a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) adapted to the substrate, the PIC including at least one optical circuit, a first plurality of waveguides, a second plurality of waveguides, and a laser to output optical energy via the first plurality of waveguides; and a prism assembly adapted to the substrate to reflect the optical energy output from the first plurality of waveguides to the second plurality of waveguides, the prism assembly including a prism and at least one isolator. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A balanced photodetector may include: a balanced photodiode including a first photodiode and a second photodiode coupled with one another at a common node, wherein the first photodiode has a first effective responsivity and the second photodiode has as second effective responsivity; and a control circuit configured to set an operating parameter of the balanced photodiode to compensate for a difference between the first effective responsivity and the second effective responsivity.