Semiconductor device packages

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 10838144
  • Patent Number
    10,838,144
  • Date Filed
    Tuesday, February 26, 2019
    5 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, November 17, 2020
    4 years ago
Abstract
A semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate having a first surface; (2) a waveguide disposed in the substrate; and (3) an optical device including: (a) a first portion extending into the substrate and not extending beyond the first surface of the substrate, and (b) a second portion extending along the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion and the substrate defines a groove extending from the first surface of the substrate, and wherein the protrusion of the second portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate.
Description
BACKGROUND
1. Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device package. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device package including optical devices.


2. Description of the Related Art

A waveguide can be used to guide light from a light emitter to an optical sensor in a semiconductor device package. The light emitter and the optical sensor may be disposed in a cavity, or each in a separate cavity, formed in the semiconductor device package. Horizontal misalignment may occur during placement of the light emitter and the optical sensor in the cavity or cavities. Further, a depth of the cavity or cavities in the semiconductor device package may not be consistent, such that a depth tolerance of the cavity or cavities may result in vertical misalignment of the light emitter, the waveguide and the optical sensor.


SUMMARY

In an embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate having a first surface; (2) a waveguide disposed in the substrate; and (3) an optical device including: (a) a first portion extending into the substrate and not extending beyond the first surface of the substrate, and (b) a second portion extending along the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion and the substrate defines a groove extending from the first surface of the substrate, and wherein the protrusion of the second portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate.


In an embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate having a first surface, the substrate defining a space having a bottom surface; (2) a waveguide in the substrate; and (3) an optical device disposed in the space and separated from the bottom surface of the space by a distance, the optical device including (a) an alignment portion extending along the first surface of the substrate and supported by the first surface of the substrate, wherein the alignment portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion and the substrate defines a groove extending from the first surface of the substrate, and wherein the protrusion of the alignment portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate; and (b) a light emitting portion or a light receiving portion aligned with the waveguide.


In an embodiment, a semiconductor device package includes: (1) a substrate having a first surface; (2) a waveguide disposed in the substrate; and (3) an optical device including: (a) a first portion extending into the substrate without protruding from the first surface of the substrate, and (b) a second portion extending along the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device is directly disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion and the substrate defines a groove extending from the first surface of the substrate, and wherein the protrusion of the second portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate.





BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS


FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.



FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are perspective views of a semiconductor device package in accordance with another embodiment of the present disclosure.





Common reference numerals are used throughout the drawings and the detailed description to indicate the same or similar elements. Embodiments of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Described in the present disclosure are techniques for providing optical devices to improve quality of light transmission. Moreover, the techniques may improve horizontal and vertical alignments such that misalignment between optical components is mitigated.


Spatial descriptions, such as “above,” “below,” “up,” “left,” “right,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “side,” “higher,” “lower,” “upper,” “over,” “under,” and so forth are indicated with respect to the orientation shown in the figures unless otherwise specified. It should be understood that the spatial descriptions used herein are for purposes of illustration only, and that practical implementations of the structures described herein can be spatially arranged in any orientation or manner, provided that the merits of embodiments of this disclosure are not deviated by such arrangement.



FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device package 1 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 1 includes a substrate 10, optical devices 11 and 12, a waveguide 13 and two lenses 16.


The substrate 10 has a top surface 101. The substrate 10 includes a semiconductor layer 103 and a semiconductor oxide layer 104 on the semiconductor layer 103.


The semiconductor layer 103 may include, for example, silicon or another suitable material. The semiconductor oxide layer 104 may include, for example, silicon oxide (SiOx), or another suitable material.


A space 30 is defined by a bottom 31 and side walls 32 of the semiconductor oxide layer 104. A space 40 is defined by a bottom 41 and side walls 42 of the semiconductor oxide layer 104. The space 30 is separated from the space 40 by the semiconductor oxide layer 104. The space 30 receives or accommodates the optical device 11. An adhesive gel 72 may surround a portion of the optical device 11 in the space 30, and fill the space 30 to approximately the bottom of the waveguide 13 and lens 16. The adhesive gel 72 does not touch the waveguide 13 and lens 16. An adhesive gel 74 may surround a portion of the optical device 12 in the space 40, and fill the space 40 to approximately the bottom of the waveguide 13 and 16. The adhesive gel 74 does not touch the waveguide 13 and lens 16.


The waveguide 13 is disposed within the semiconductor oxide layer 104. A material of the waveguide 13 may be, or may include, a fiber, a polymer, a glass or another suitable material. Light from the optical device 11 may be transmitted to the optical device 12 by the waveguide 13, and vice versa. The waveguide 13 may be formed in the substrate 10 before disposing the optical device 11 and the optical device 12 in the respective space 30 and space 40. The waveguide 13 may be formed during a process of manufacturing the substrate 10. The waveguide 13 includes a lens 16 at each end for light convergence.


The optical device 11 includes a light emitter (e.g., a light emitting diode or a laser diode). The optical device 11 may be a light emitting die. The optical device 11 includes a first portion 111 and a second portion 112. The first portion 111 and the second portion 112 may be two portions of a single component, formed integrally (e.g., in a same process stage using a same material). The first portion 111 and the second portion 112 may be two separate members which are attached together to form the optical device 11.


The first portion 111 is positioned to extend into the space 30 of the substrate 10, and to not extend above the top surface 101 of the substrate 10. The optical device 11 is positioned such that the second portion 112 is laterally protruded from the first portion 111 external to the substrate 10 and extends along the top surface 101 of the substrate 10. The second portion 112 of the optical device 11 is supported by the top surface 101 of the substrate 10 such that the first portion 111 of the optical device 11 remains at a distance from the bottom 31 of the space 30. The second portion 112 of the optical device 11 serves as an alignment portion of the optical device 11.


The first portion 111 has a dimension A (e.g., width), the second portion 112 has a dimension B (e.g., width), and the space 30 has a dimension C (e.g., width). The dimension B is greater than the dimension A and the dimension C (in other words, B>A and B>C). In some embodiments, the dimension B is greater than the dimension C plus a difference between the dimension C and the dimension A (in other words, B>C+(C−A)).


The first portion 111 of the optical device 11 may include a light emitting area (not shown in FIG. 1), which may be aligned with the waveguide 13. The waveguide 13 has a height in a Z direction in an X-Y-Z coordinate system. The waveguide 13 has a width in an X direction of the X-Y-Z coordinate system (where the X axis extends perpendicularly to the Y-Z plane illustrated). With the structure of the optical device 11 as shown, a tolerance of a vertical alignment (e.g., in the Z direction) of the light emitting area of the first portion 111 with the waveguide 13 may be less than about one third of a vertical dimension (e.g., height) of the waveguide 13 in the Z direction, to prevent optical coupling loss induced by a vertical offset. In addition, a tolerance of a lateral alignment (e.g., in the X direction) of the light emitting area of the first portion 111 with the waveguide 13 may be less than about one third of a lateral dimension (e.g., width) of one end of the waveguide 13 in the X direction, to prevent optical coupling loss induced by a lateral offset.


If the vertical offset between the light emitting area of the first portion 111 and the waveguide 13 in the Z direction is greater than or equal to about one third of the vertical dimension (e.g., height) of the waveguide 13, then light energy received by the waveguide 13 may be less than about 10% of light energy emitted by the light emitting area of the first portion 111 due to an optical coupling loss induced by the vertical offset. Similarly, if the lateral offset between the light emitting area of the first portion 111 and the waveguide 13 in the X direction is greater than or equal to about one third of the lateral dimension (e.g., width) of the waveguide 13, then light energy received by the waveguide 13 may be less than about 10% of light energy emitted by the light emitting area of the first portion 111 due to an optical coupling loss induced by the lateral offset. Use of the optical device 11 with the first portion 111 and the second portion 112 facilitates improved alignment by providing a vertical maneuvering area in the space 30 below the first portion 111, and a lateral maneuvering area within the space 30 around a periphery of the first portion 111. Accordingly, lateral alignment tolerance does not rely on a manufacturing tolerance related to an alignment of the space 30 with the waveguide 13, and vertical alignment tolerance does not rely on a manufacturing tolerance related to a depth of the space 30.


The optical device 12 includes an optical detector. The optical device 12 includes a first portion 121 and a second portion 122. Portions 121 and 122 may be two portions of a single component, formed integrally (e.g., in a same process stage using a same material). Portions 121 and 122 may be two separate members which are attached together to form the optical device 12.


The first portion 121 is positioned to extend into the space 40 of the substrate 10, and to not extend above the top surface 101 of the substrate 10. The optical device 12 is positioned such that the second portion 122 is laterally protruded from the portion 121 external to the substrate 10 and extends across the top surface 101 of the substrate 10. The second portion 122 of the optical device 12 is supported by the top surface 101 of the substrate 10 such that the first portion 121 of the optical device 12 is separated from the bottom 41 of the space 40. The second portion 122 of the optical device 12 serves as an alignment portion of the optical device 12.


The portion 121 has a dimension D (e.g., width), the portion 122 has a dimension E (e.g., width), and the space 40 has a dimension F (e.g., width). The dimension E is greater than the dimension D and the dimension F (in other words, E>D and E>F). In some embodiments, the dimension E is greater than the dimension F plus a difference between the dimension F and the dimension D (in other words, E>F+(F−D)).


The portion 121 of the optical device 12 may include a light receiving area (not shown in FIG. 1), which may be aligned with the waveguide 13. With the structure of the optical device 12 as shown, a tolerance of a vertical alignment (e.g., in the Z direction) of the light receiving area of the portion 121 with the waveguide 13 may be less than about one third of a vertical dimension (e.g., height) of the waveguide 13 in the Z direction, to prevent optical coupling loss induced by a vertical offset. In addition, a tolerance of a lateral alignment (e.g., in the X direction) of the light receiving area of the portion 121 with the waveguide 13 may be less than about one third of a lateral dimension (e.g., width) of one end of the waveguide 13 in the X direction, to prevent optical coupling loss induced by a lateral offset.


If the vertical offset between the light receiving area of the portion 121 and the waveguide 13 in the Z direction is greater than or equal to about one third of the vertical dimension (e.g., height) of the waveguide 13, then light energy received by the light receiving area of the portion 121 may be less than about 10% of light energy emitted by the waveguide 13 due to an optical coupling loss induced by the vertical offset. Similarly, if the lateral offset between the light receiving area of the portion 121 and the waveguide 13 in the X direction is greater than or equal to about one third of the lateral dimension (e.g., width) of the waveguide 13, then light energy received by the light receiving area of the portion 121 may be less than about 10% of light energy emitted by the waveguide 13 due to an optical coupling loss induced by the lateral offset.


Use of the optical device 12 with the first portion 121 and the second portion 122 facilitates improved alignment by providing a vertical maneuvering area in the space 40 below the portion 121, and a lateral maneuvering area within the space 40 around a periphery of the portion 121. Accordingly, lateral alignment tolerance does not rely on a manufacturing tolerance related to an alignment of the space 40 with the waveguide 13, and vertical alignment tolerance does not rely on a manufacturing tolerance related to a depth of the space 40.


In one or more embodiments, a refractive index of the waveguide 13 is larger than a refractive index of the semiconductor oxide layer 104. For example, a refractive index of SiOx is approximately 1.468, which is less than a refractive index of the waveguide 13. In such an arrangement, transmission loss may be reduced because light transmitted in the waveguide 13 may not enter the semiconductor oxide layer 104.



FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 2 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 2 illustrates an example of an embodiment of the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 of FIG. 1.


In FIG. 2, the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 includes a protrusion 112a, and the substrate 10 includes a corresponding groove 101a. The protrusion 112a is protruded or extended from the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 in the Z direction, when the optical device 11 is disposed in the substrate 10. The groove 101a extends from the top surface 101 into the substrate 10. The protrusion 112a fits into the groove 101a of the substrate 10. In one or more embodiments, the protrusion 112a may be fittedly engaged (e.g., a snug or tight fit) in the groove 101a of the substrate 10. A design of the protrusion 112a and the groove 101a may facilitate alignment between the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 in the Y direction. Although not shown in FIG. 2, it is contemplated that the optical device 12 may have a similar engagement structure to the optical device 11 of FIG. 2 (e.g., a protrusion similar to the protrusion 112a of the optical device 11 and a groove similar to the groove 101a of the substrate 10).



FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 3 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 3 illustrates an example of an embodiment of the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 of FIG. 1. A protrusion 112a from the second portion 112 of the optical device 11, and a groove 101a in the substrate 10, are similar to the same-numbered features in FIG. 2, and thus are not described again.


In FIG. 3, a protrusion 112b also extends from the second portion 112, and a groove 101b in the substrate 10 corresponds to the protrusion 112b. The protrusion 112b fits into the groove 101b. In one or more embodiments, the protrusion 112b may be fittedly engaged in the groove 101b of the substrate 10. A design of the protrusion 112b and the groove 101b may facilitate alignment between the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 in the X direction. Although not shown in FIG. 3, it is contemplated that the optical device 12 may have a similar engagement structure to the optical device 11 of FIG. 3 (e.g., protrusions similar to the protrusions 112a/112b of the optical device 11 and grooves similar to the grooves 101a/101b of the substrate 10).



FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 4 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 4 illustrates an example of an embodiment of the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 of FIG. 1. Protrusions 112a/112b from the second portion 112 of the optical device 11, and grooves 101a/101b in the substrate 10, are similar to the same-numbered features in FIG. 3, and thus are not described again.


In FIG. 4, the optical device 11 has a protrusion corresponding to the protrusion 112a on an opposite side of the second portion 112 from the protrusion 112a, and further has a protrusion corresponding to the protrusion 112b on an opposite side of the second portion 112 from the protrusion 112b. In other words, there is a protrusion on each of four different sides of the second portion 112. Stated in a different way, the protrusion 112a is one of a pair of protrusions 112a, and the protrusion 112b is one of a pair of protrusions 112b. In like manner, the substrate 10 has four grooves, or a pair of protrusions 101a and a pair of protrusions 101b. The pair of protrusions 112a fit into the pair of grooves 101a, and the pair of protrusions 112b fit into the pair of grooves 101b. A design of the various protrusions and grooves may facilitate alignment between the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 in the X and Y directions. Although not shown in FIG. 4, it is contemplated that the optical device 12 may have a similar engagement structure to the optical device 11 of FIG. 4 (e.g., protrusions similar to the pairs of protrusions 112a/112b of the optical device 11 and grooves similar to the pairs of grooves 101a/101b of the substrate 10).



FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 5 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 5 is similar to the semiconductor device package 2 illustrated in FIG. 2, except that a surface 1121 of the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 and a surface 1111 of the first portion 111 of the optical device 11 are substantially coplanar. Although not shown in FIG. 5, it is contemplated that the optical device 12 may have a similar structure to the optical device 11 of FIG. 5 (e.g., a surface of the second portion 122 is coplanar with a surface of the first portion 121).



FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 6 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 6 illustrates an example of an embodiment of the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 of FIG. 1.


In FIG. 6, the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 includes a protrusion 112c and a protrusion 112d, and the substrate 10 includes corresponding grooves 101c and 101d. The protrusions 112c, 112d are protruded or extended from the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 in an angled manner at adjacent corners of the second portion 112, in the Z direction, when the optical device 11 is disposed in the substrate 10. The grooves 101c and 101d extend from the top surface 101 into the substrate 10. The protrusions 112c and 112d fit respectively into the grooves 101c and 101d. In one or more embodiments, the protrusions 112c and 112d may be fittedly engaged in the respective grooves 101c and 101d. A design of the protrusions 112c and 112d and the grooves 101c and 101d may facilitate alignment between the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 in the X direction and the Y direction. Although not shown in FIG. 6, it is contemplated that the optical device 12 may have a similar engagement structure to the optical device 11 of FIG. 6 (e.g., a protrusion similar to the protrusions 112c and 112d of the optical device 11 and grooves similar to the grooves 101c and 101d of the substrate 10).



FIG. 7A is a perspective view of a semiconductor device package 7 in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. The semiconductor device package 7 illustrates an example of an embodiment of the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 of FIG. 1.


In FIG. 7A, the second portion 112 of the optical device 11 further includes protrusions 113a and 113b at corners thereof. The two protrusions 113a and 113b are arranged at two adjacent corners of the second portion 112. In one or more embodiments, the two protrusions 113a and 113b may alternatively be arranged in two opposite corners of the second portion 112 of the optical device 11. In one or more embodiments, additional protrusions (in addition to the two protrusions 113a and 113b) are included in additional corners of the second portion 112 of the optical device 11. Each of the protrusions 113a and 113b (and additional protrusions) may engage with the substrate 10, such as with corners of the substrate 10.



FIG. 7B is a perspective view of an assembly of the semiconductor device package 7 as shown in FIG. 7A. After assembling the semiconductor device package 7, the protrusions 113a and 113b engage the substrate 10, such that corners of the substrate 10 are abutted or confined by the protrusions 113a and 113b. The arrangement of the protrusions 113a and 113b may facilitate an alignment between the optical device 11 and the substrate 10 in the X and/or Y direction.


As used herein, the terms “approximately” and “about” are used to describe and account for small variations. When used in conjunction with an event or circumstance, the terms can refer to instances in which the event or circumstance occurs precisely as well as instances in which the event or circumstance occurs to a close approximation. For example, when used in conjunction with a numerical value, the terms can encompass a range of variation of less than or equal to ±10% of that numerical value, such as less than or equal to ±5%, less than or equal to ±4%, less than or equal to ±3%, less than or equal to ±2%, less than or equal to ±1%, less than or equal to ±0.5%, less than or equal to ±0.1%, or less than or equal to ±0.05%. For another example, a first angle may be approximately the same as a second angle if a difference between the first angle and the second angle is less than or equal to ±10°, such as ±5°, ±4°, ±3°, ±2°, ±1°, ±0.5°, ±0.1°, or ±0.05°.


Two surfaces can be deemed to be coplanar or substantially coplanar if a displacement between the two surfaces is no greater than 5 μm, no greater than 2 μm, no greater than 1 μm, or no greater than 0.5 μm.


Additionally, amounts, ratios, and other numerical values are sometimes presented herein in a range format. It is to be understood that such range format is used for convenience and brevity and should be understood flexibly to include numerical values explicitly specified as limits of a range, but also to include all individual numerical values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range is explicitly specified.


While the present disclosure has been described and illustrated with reference to specific embodiments thereof, these descriptions and illustrations do not limit the present disclosure. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims. The illustrations may not necessarily be drawn to scale. There may be distinctions between the artistic renditions in the present disclosure and the actual apparatus due to manufacturing processes and tolerances. There may be other embodiments of the present disclosure which are not specifically illustrated. The specification and drawings are to be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation, material, composition of matter, method, or process to the objective, spirit and scope of the present disclosure. All such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the claims appended hereto. While the methods disclosed herein have been described with reference to particular operations performed in a particular order, it will be understood that these operations may be combined, sub-divided, or re-ordered to form an equivalent method without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure. Accordingly, unless specifically indicated herein, the order and grouping of the operations are not limitations of the present disclosure.

Claims
  • 1. A semiconductor device package, comprising: a substrate having a first surface and defining a box-like cavity and a groove extending in the first surface of the substrate;a waveguide disposed in the substrate; andan optical device comprising: a first portion extending into the box-like cavity of the substrate and not extending beyond the first surface of the substrate, the first portion including a side surface laterally overlapped with the waveguide, anda second portion extending along the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion of the second portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate.
  • 2. The semiconductor device package of claim 1, wherein the first portion of the optical device has a first width and the second portion of the optical device has a second width, wherein the second width is greater than the first width.
  • 3. The semiconductor device package of claim 1, further comprising an adhesive gel disposed in the box-like cavity of the substrate and surrounding a part of the first portion.
  • 4. The semiconductor device package of claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises a semiconductor layer and a semiconductor oxide layer, and the waveguide is disposed in the semiconductor oxide layer.
  • 5. The semiconductor device package of claim 4, wherein the optical device further comprises a light emitting portion or a light receiving portion aligned with the waveguide, and a vertical offset between the light emitting portion or the light receiving portion and the waveguide is less than about one third of a width of the waveguide.
  • 6. The semiconductor device package of claim 1, wherein the second portion of the optical device is disposed external to the substrate.
  • 7. A semiconductor device package, comprising: a substrate having a first surface, the substrate defining a box-like cavity having a bottom surface and defining a groove extending in the first surface of the substrate;a waveguide in the substrate; andan optical device disposed in the box-like cavity and separated from the bottom surface of the box-like cavity by a distance, the optical device comprising an alignment portion extending along the first surface of the substrate and supported by the first surface of the substrate, wherein the alignment portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion of the alignment portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate; anda light emitting portion or a light receiving portion aligned with the waveguide, the light emitting portion or the light receiving portion including a side surface laterally overlapped with the waveguide.
  • 8. The semiconductor device package of claim 7, wherein the light emitting portion or the light receiving portion is aligned with the waveguide within the substrate and below the first surface of the substrate.
  • 9. The semiconductor device package of claim 7, wherein the alignment portion of the optical device is disposed directly on the first surface of the substrate.
  • 10. The semiconductor device package of claim 7, wherein the light emitting portion or the light receiving portion of the optical device has a first width and the alignment portion of the optical device has a second width, wherein the second width is greater than the first width.
  • 11. The semiconductor device package of claim 7, further comprising an adhesive gel disposed in the box-like cavity of the substrate and wherein the adhesive gel is not in direct contact with the waveguide.
  • 12. The semiconductor device package of claim 7, wherein an offset between the light emitting portion or the light receiving portion and the waveguide is less than about one third of a width of the waveguide.
  • 13. A semiconductor device package, comprising: a substrate having a first surface and defining a box-like cavity and a groove extending in the first surface of the substrate;a waveguide disposed in the substrate; andan optical device comprising: a first portion extending into the box-like cavity of the substrate without protruding from the first surface of the substrate, the first portion including a side surface laterally overlapped with the waveguide, anda second portion extending along the first surface of the substrate;wherein the second portion of the optical device is directly disposed on the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a protrusion, and wherein the protrusion of the second portion of the optical device engages with the groove of the substrate.
  • 14. The semiconductor device package of claim 13, wherein the second portion of the optical device comprises a plurality of protrusions comprising the protrusion, the substrate defines a plurality of grooves comprising the groove, and each protrusion of the second portion fits into a respective groove in the substrate.
  • 15. The semiconductor device package of claim 13, wherein the first portion of the optical device has a first width and the second portion of the optical device has a second width, wherein the first width is less than the second width.
  • 16. The semiconductor device package of claim 13, further comprising an adhesive gel disposed in the box-like cavity of the substrate and surrounding a part of the first portion.
  • 17. The semiconductor device package of claim 13, wherein the substrate comprises a semiconductor layer and a semiconductor oxide layer, and the waveguide is disposed in the semiconductor oxide layer.
  • 18. The semiconductor device package of claim 13, wherein the semiconductor device package further comprises an adhesive gel disposed in the box-like cavity and surrounding a periphery of the first portion of the optical device.
  • 19. The semiconductor device package of claim 18, wherein the box-like cavity defined by the substrate has a bottom surface, and the first portion of the optical device does not contact the bottom surface.
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/201,095, filed Jul. 1, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

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