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SiPH probing solutions

(silicon photonics)

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MPI offers a range of innovative, versatile, and efficient solutions in the field of silicon photonics. These systems deliver exceptional accuracy through advanced fiber optic and fiber array alignment options, and multiple measurement capabilities for O-O, O-E, E-O, and E-E device configurations.

The systems are compatible with various 150/200/300 mm manual and automated test stations, such as the TS150-AIT, TS200-THZ, TS200-IFE, TS300-AIT, TS300-IFE, TS2000-IFE, TS2000-SE, TS3000, TS3000-SE, TS3500 and TS3500-SE models.

MPI's SiPH solutions are designed to address typical silicon photonics testing challenges, including fiber integration for wafer-level testing, fiber-to-device alignment, wafer-to-fiber distance repeatability, fiber-to-wafer collision prevention, and integration into test executives. Possible configurations include fast multi-channel photonic alignment systems, manual or automated positioning options, and multi-temperature testing capabilities.

Applications :

MPI's SiPH series devices are used in various silicon photonics applications, including :

  • Photonic Device Testing: Systems enable on-wafer testing of photonic devices, integrating optical fibers for wafer-level testing and aligning fibers/fiber arrays with devices for optimal accuracy.
  • Edge-coupling testing: Systems can integrate edge-coupling solutions on a single chip or wafer.
  • Testing at different temperatures: The systems are capable of testing photonic devices at temperatures ranging from -60°C to 300°C, allowing real-life conditions to be simulated and the thermal stability of the devices to be verified.
  • Test Automation: Manual and automated positioning options, along with digital motion controllers, enable automation of silicon photonics testing, improving repeatability and reliability of results.

SiPH integration into the SENTIO® control software : The necessary optical alignment steps, such as the hexapod, are fully integrated into the SENTIO® test station control software. They are operated like any other automated positioner, including its additional alignment functions. In addition to being integrated into the multi-touch software, the hardware control panel supports the SiPH positioner type. This makes it easy to implement processes for reliable and repeatable optical measurements.

SENTIO® SmartFence™ : SENTIO® offers other useful features for measurements on silicon photonic devices. For example, the user is guided through the setup process with a dedicated wizard. And the integrated SmartFence™ feature allows safe and convenient manual fiber navigation without the risk of collision.

Fiber Type Management : The various fiber types are managed via the graphical user interface. This allows for convenient testing of a wide variety of silicon photonic devices. To facilitate the integration of SiPH functionality into test executives, MPI provides free sample scripts. These cover all the operations required for automated testing. Additionally, optical measurement equipment can be integrated to trigger actual measurements, such as IL or PDL measurements.

SiPH calibration area : All MPI SiPH systems include a silicon photonics calibration area. In this area, the fiber height is calibrated to enable repeatable fiber placement during chip-by-chip measurement. An optical power sensor measures the fiber output power to accurately determine the optical power delivered to the device under test.

MPI offers numerous manual and automatic configuration options to adapt to different test environments and usage constraints :

  • Digital Motion Controller: Modular PI hexapod control system up to 6 axes, real-time operating system for excellent trajectory control, flexible interfaces.
  • Nanopositioner alignment system (nanocube PI) for ultra-precise optimization of optical coupling using an automated routine integrated into the test station software interface.
  • Distance Sensor: Capacitive sensor integrated into the fiber support arm or the fiber array for precise and repeatable fiber height positioning, with a resolution of 40 nm and a measuring range of 1000 µm.
  • Manual Manipulators: Fully manual positioning options with XYZ movement and rotation along the XYZ axes (UVW angles).
  • Motorized Manipulators: Motorized positioning options with XYZ movement and manual rotation along the XYZ axes (UVW angles).
  • Optical Power Measurement: Optical power sensor with a wavelength range of 400 to 1550 nm, a minimum input power of 85 nW and a maximum input power of 85 mW
  • Optical calibration zone allowing optimal positioning of the optical fiber or fiber network.
  • Manual fiber holder positioned on a manual manipulator and RF arm for basic applications.

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Laurent BEDDELEM
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