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The device is formed on a silicon-on-insulator chip (which comprises a layer of silicon (1) separated from a substrate (3) by an insulator layer (2)) and comprises an integrated waveguide (4) formed in the silicon layer (1) and a reflective facet (6) formed in a recess in the silicon layer (1). The

The device is formed on a silicon-on-insulator chip (which comprises a layer of silicon (1) separated from a substrate (3) by an insulator layer (2)) and comprises an integrated waveguide (4) formed in the silicon layer (1) and a reflective facet (6) formed in a recess in the silicon layer (1). The facet (6) is positioned to redirect light in a desired direction. The waveguide (4) and facet (6) are both formed in the silicon layer (1) so their positions can be defined by the same lithographic steps so they are automatically aligned with each other.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for re-directing light from an optical waveguide on a silicon-on-insulator chip which comprises a layer of silicon separated from a substrate by an insulator layer, the device comprising an integrated waveguide formed in the silicon layer and a reflective facet f

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A device for re-directing light from an optical waveguide on a silicon-on-insulator chip which comprises a layer of silicon separated from a substrate by an insulator layer, the device comprising an integrated waveguide formed in the silicon layer and a reflective facet formed in a recess in the silicon layer, the facet being positioned to receive light from the waveguide and angled so as to re-direct the light in a desired direction, the waveguide and facet both being formed in the silicon layer so their locations can be defined by the same lithographic step.