Development of 3D out-of-plane SU-8 microlenses using modified micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) technology

A. Llobera; R. Wilke; D. W. Johnson; S. Büttgenbach

doi:10.1117/12.661642

21 April 2006 Development of 3D out-of-plane SU-8 microlenses using modified micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) technology

A. Llobera, R. Wilke, D. W. Johnson, S. Büttgenbach

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Proceedings Volume 6185, Micro-Optics, VCSELs, and Photonic Interconnects II: Fabrication, Packaging, and Integration; 618512 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.661642
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2006, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

This paper describes a modification of the standard MIMIC technology, solving its main drawbacks, to define arrays of spherical or ellipsoidal microlenses. Perfectly symmetrical meniscuses have been obtained by using a XP SU-8 NO-2 layer beneath the PDMS mold. Moreover, the photostructurable properties of this polymer allow obtaining self-alignment structures for adequate fiber optics positioning. Microchannels ended with these meniscuses have been filled with standard SU-8 to obtain 3D microlenses. Agreement between theory and experimental results allows confirming the validity of the proposed technology.

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A. Llobera, R. Wilke, D. W. Johnson, and S. Büttgenbach "Development of 3D out-of-plane SU-8 microlenses using modified micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) technology", Proc. SPIE 6185, Micro-Optics, VCSELs, and Photonic Interconnects II: Fabrication, Packaging, and Integration, 618512 (21 April 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.661642

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