Abstract

In this Letter, we propose and demonstrate an integrated mode-size converter (MSC) with a compact footprint, low losses, and a broad bandwidth. By exploiting a parabolic mirror, the divergent light from a narrow waveguide (450 nm) is collimated to match the mode size of a wide waveguide (10 µm). The measured insertion loss (IL) is ≈ 0.15 dB over a 100-nm bandwidth. The mode-size conversion is achieved with a footprint as small as ≈ 20 × 32 µm², which is much shorter than the linear taper length required to attain the same level of losses.

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