Theory of optical waveguides is discussed with simulation results. Comparison between Fiber and Waveguides approach as a solution for short distance optical interconnects is done. A novel method has been developed for using 45 mirror surfaces for the vertical coupling of light into a channel for short distance optical interconnects. The method includes the structuring of silicon (100) wafer to act as a master tool, then using anisotropic etching followed by hot embossing of the master tool onto a desired substrate, in this case Liquid Crystal Polymer ( LCP). In this paper, the process flow to...