An object of the present invention is to provide an optical waveguide
device and an optical waveguide module having the function to
multiplex/demultiplex or couple/decouple optical signals and particularly
to provide an optical waveguide device and an optical waveguide module
for realizing low optical loss, reducing wavelength dependence and
ensuring easier shape management in the manufacturing and inspection
processes. The optical waveguide device and optical waveguide module are
provided with a substrate, one or more first waveguides, a plurality of
second waveguides, and a slab waveguide for connecting the first
waveguides and the second waveguides. At a region where the second
waveguides are connected to the slab waveguide, a plurality of waveguide
paths are provided for respectively connecting the second waveguides.
Width of the waveguide paths is constant. The width of the separation gap
between waveguide paths progressively increases as it becomes further
away from the slab waveguide.