@inproceedings{jo_wafer-level_2022, title = {Wafer-level hermetically sealed silicon photonic {MEMS} by Direct Metal-to\_Metal Bonding}, abstract = {The field of silicon (Si) photonic micro-electromechanical system ({MEMS}) for photonic integrated circuits ({PICs}) has evolved rapidly. Thanks to the ultra-low power consumption of Si photonic {MEMS}, it enables a wide range of high-performance photonic devices such as integrated optical {MEMS} phase shifters, tunable couplers and switches. However, photonic {MEMS} have suspended and movable parts which need to be protected from environmental influences, such as exposure to dust and humidity. Therefore, a packaging solution is needed for reliable operation over long periods. Here, we demonstrate wafer-level vacuum sealing of Si photonic {MEMS} inside cavities with ultra-thin Si caps.}, eventtitle = {{WaferBond}'22 Conference of Wafer Bonding for Microsystems, 3D- and Wafer Level Integration}, booktitle = {{WaferBond}'22 Conference of Wafer Bonding for Microsystems, 3D- and Wafer Level Integration}, author = {Jo, Gaehun and Edinger, Pierre and Bleiker, Simon J. and Wang, Xiaojing and Yuji Takabayashi, Alain}, date = {2022-11-30}, }