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Materials and fabrication issues of optical fiber arrayRev.Adv.Mater.Sci. 21(2009) 155-164 155 MATERIALS AND FABRICATION ISSUES OF OPTICAL FIBER ARRAY Received: January 09, 2009 Abstract. Photonic devices are becoming widespread as an advanced information-communica- tions network of the 21st century. With the increased use of photonic devices, there is a need for optical connecting path between photonic devices. The optical fiber array is such a smart ap- proach for all optical functionality of the optical chip without any need of electrical wiring. However, it remains a challenge to develop the reliable fabrication know-how in manufacturing of fiber array. This paper will discuss the issues required in the reliable fabrication of optical fiber array, and integrating them to address the future needs of the information and communication technology sector. Issues affecting the quality of the optical fiber array mainly include the material selection, processing condition, and bonding technique. The advantages and disadvantages of each mate- rials and fabrication method are discussed with the major failure issues. The findings can serve as a guide for optimizing the materials and process parameters in the reliable fabrication of optical fiber array in Photonic industry. 1. INTRODUCTION the major draw back of the PLC devices is the cou- pling problem with fibers [3]. The simplest way to Fiber optic communications have been developed attach fibers to a multi-channel PLC is to first build since optical fibers were fabricated in 1970 and