公开(公告)号：US20060140528A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-29

申请号：US11359824

申请日：2006-02-22

Applicant: Christopher Coldren ,  Larry Coldren

Inventor： Christopher Coldren ,  Larry Coldren

IPC: G02F1/035 ,  G02F1/295 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02F1/01

CPC classification number: H01L31/035236 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02F1/025 ,  G02F1/0356 ,  G02F1/2255 ,  G02F1/2257 ,  G02F2/004 ,  G02F2001/212 ,  G02F2002/008 ,  G02F2201/127 ,  H01L31/105 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/1209

Abstract: Traveling-wave optoelectronic wavelength conversion is provided by a monolithic optoelectronic integrated circuit that includes an interconnected traveling-wave photodetector and traveling-wave optical modulator with a widely tunable laser source. Either parallel and series connections between the photodetector and modulator may be used. An input signal modulated onto a first optical wavelength develops a traveling wave voltage on transmission line electrodes of the traveling-wave photodetector, and this voltage is coupled via an interconnecting transmission line of the same characteristic impedance to transmission line electrodes of the traveling-wave optical modulator to modulate the signal onto a second optical wavelength derived from the tunable laser. The traveling wave voltage is terminated in a load resistor having the same characteristic impedance as the photodetector and modulator transmission lines. However, the interconnecting transmission lines and the load resistor may have different impedances than the photodetector and modulator.

公开(公告)号：US06687278B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US09614665

申请日：2000-07-12

Applicant: Thomas Beck Mason ,  Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

Inventor： Thomas Beck Mason ,  Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

IPC: H01S5026

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06251 ,  H01S5/06253 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/1209 ,  H01S5/1243 ,  H01S5/3414 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H01S5/5018 ,  H04B10/2914

Abstract: A method of generating an optical signal provides a diode laser assembly including an epitaxial structure formed on a substrate. A laser and an amplifier are formed in the epitaxial structure. At least a portion of the laser and amplifier share a common waveguide. A tunable laser output is produced from the laser. The laser output is coupled into the amplifier along the common waveguide. An optical signal is generated from the amplifier.

Abstract translation: 一种产生光信号的方法提供了一种二极管激光器组件，其包括形成在衬底上的外延结构。 在外延结构中形成激光器和放大器。 激光和放大器的至少一部分共享公共波导。 从激光器产生可调谐的激光输出。 激光输出沿公共波导耦合到放大器中。 从放大器产生光信号。

公开(公告)号：US06628690B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09614378

申请日：2000-07-12

Applicant: Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

Inventor： Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

IPC: H01J5026

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06251 ,  H01S5/06253 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/1209 ,  H01S5/1243 ,  H01S5/3414 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H01S5/5018 ,  H04B10/2914

Abstract: A laser assembly includes an epitaxial structure formed on a substrate. A laser resonator, a modulator and a coupler are formed in the epitaxial structure. The coupler is positioned to receive and adjust an output received from the modulator.

Abstract translation: 激光器组件包括形成在衬底上的外延结构。 在外延结构中形成激光谐振器，调制器和耦合器。 耦合器被定位成接收和调节从调制器接收的输出。

公开(公告)号：US06614819B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-02

申请号：US09614376

申请日：2000-07-12

Applicant: Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

Inventor： Gregory Fish ,  Larry Coldren

IPC: H01S310

CPC classification number: B82Y20/00 ,  H01S5/0262 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06251 ,  H01S5/06253 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/1209 ,  H01S5/1243 ,  H01S5/3414 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H01S5/5018 ,  H04B10/2914

Abstract: A method of converting an optical wavelength includes providing a wavelength converter assembly with a photodetector and a laser with a common epitaxial structure. The expitaxial structure has areas of differing bandgap. An optical input having a first wavelength at the wavelength converter assembly is absorbed. A first electrical signal is generated from the photodetector in response to the optical input. The first electrical signal is conditioned to produce a conditioned first electrical signal. A second electrical signal is generated from the conditioned first electrical signal. A laser output is generated from a gain medium of the laser at a second wavelength in response to the second electrical signal.

Abstract translation: 一种转换光波长的方法包括：提供具有光电检测器和具有公共外延结构的激光器的波长转换器组件。 外延结构具有不同带隙的区域。 在波长转换器组件处具有第一波长的光输入被吸收。 响应于光输入，从光电检测器产生第一电信号。 调节第一电信号以产生经调节的第一电信号。 从经调节的第一电信号产生第二电信号。 响应于第二电信号，从第二波长的激光器的增益介质产生激光输出。