公开(公告)号：US08989229B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-24

申请号：US13486698

申请日：2012-06-01

Applicant: Su Hwan Oh ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Oh Kee Kwon ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  Jongbae Kim

Inventor： Su Hwan Oh ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Oh Kee Kwon ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  Jongbae Kim

IPC: H01S5/22 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/14 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/062 ,  H01S5/10 ,  H01S5/223 ,  H01S5/343 ,  H01L33/00 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: H01L33/005 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  H01L33/0045 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L2933/0016 ,  H01L2933/0058 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/06226 ,  H01S5/101 ,  H01S5/1014 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/2213 ,  H01S5/2224 ,  H01S5/2231 ,  H01S5/34306 ,  H01S2301/176

Abstract: Provided are a high-speed superluminescent diode, a method of manufacturing the same, and a wavelength-tunable external cavity laser including the same. The superluminescent diode includes a substrate having an active region and an optical mode size conversion region, waveguides including an ridge waveguide in the active region and a deep ridge waveguide in the optical mode size conversion region connected to the active waveguide, an electrode disposed on the ridge waveguide; planarizing layers disposed on sides of the ridge waveguide and the deep ridge waveguide on the substrate, and a pad electrically connected to the electrode, the pad being disposed on the planarizing layers outside the active waveguide.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种高速超发光二极管，其制造方法，以及包括该发光二极管的波长可调谐外腔激光器。 超发光二极管包括具有有源区和光模尺寸转换区的衬底，在有源区中包括脊波导的波导和连接到有源波导的光模尺寸转换区中的深脊波导， 脊波导; 设置在脊波导的侧面上的平坦化层和基板上的深脊波导，以及与该电极电连接的焊盘，该焊盘设置在有源波导的外侧的平坦化层上。

公开(公告)号：US08594469B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-26

申请号：US12640627

申请日：2009-12-17

Applicant: Byung-Seok Choi ,  Dae Kon Oh ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Dong Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Hyun Soo Kim

Inventor： Byung-Seok Choi ,  Dae Kon Oh ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Dong Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Hyun Soo Kim

IPC: G02F1/035

CPC classification number: H01S5/50 ,  G02F1/2955 ,  G02F2001/0155 ,  G02F2001/0156 ,  G02F2202/06 ,  G02F2202/101 ,  G02F2202/102 ,  G02F2203/02 ,  G02F2203/15 ,  G02F2203/20 ,  G02F2203/70

Abstract: An optical amplifier includes a passive waveguide region and an active waveguide region. The passive waveguide region is configured to receive an incident optical signal and adjust a mode of the optical signal. The active waveguide region is integrated to the passive waveguide region and configured to perform gain modulation on the optical signal received from the passive waveguide region by changing density of carriers in response to a current applied to the active waveguide region. Internal loss of the active waveguide region is adjusted to produce a resonance effect and thereby to increase bandwidth of the active waveguide. Therefore, the optical amplifier can have a wide bandwidth under a low-current condition.

Abstract translation: 光放大器包括无源波导区域和有源波导区域。 无源波导区域被配置为接收入射光信号并调整光信号的模式。 有源波导区域被集成到无源波导区域，并被配置为响应于施加到有源波导区域的电流改变载波的密度，对从无源波导区域接收的光信号执行增益调制。 有源波导区域的内部损耗被调节以产生共振效应，从而增加有源波导的带宽。 因此，光放大器可以在低电流条件下具有宽带宽。

公开(公告)号：US08363685B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US13016238

申请日：2011-01-28

Applicant: Hyun Soo Kim ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Byung-Seok Choi ,  O-Kyun Kwon

Inventor： Hyun Soo Kim ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Byung-Seok Choi ,  O-Kyun Kwon

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/142 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/028 ,  H01S5/1212 ,  H01S5/1215 ,  H01S5/125 ,  H01S5/22 ,  H01S5/34306

Abstract: Provided is a wavelength tunable external cavity laser (laser beam) generating device. The wavelength tunable external cavity laser generating devices includes: an optical amplifier, a comb reflector, and an optical signal processor connected in series on a first substrate; and an external wavelength tunable reflector disposed on a second substrate adjacent to the first substrate and connected to the optical amplifier, wherein the comb reflector includes: a waveguide disposed on the first substrate; a first diffraction grating disposed at one end of the waveguide adjacent to the optical amplifier; and a second diffraction grating disposed at the other end of the waveguide adjacent to the optical signal processor, wherein the optical amplifier, the comb reflector, and the optical signal processor constitute a continuous waveguide.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种波长可调谐的外腔激光（激光束）产生装置。 所述波长可调外腔激光产生装置包括：串联在第一基板上的光放大器，梳状反射器和光信号处理器; 以及外部波长可调谐反射器，其设置在与所述第一基板相邻并且连接到所述光学放大器的第二基板上，其中所述梳状反射器包括：布置在所述第一基板上的波导; 设置在与光放大器相邻的波导的一端的第一衍射光栅; 以及第二衍射光栅，其设置在与所述光信号处理器相邻的所述波导的另一端处，其中所述光放大器，所述梳状反射器和所述光信号处理器构成连续波导。

公开(公告)号：US20120106578A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-03

申请号：US13241529

申请日：2011-09-23

Applicant: Hyun Soo KIM ,  Jong Sool Jeong ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon

Inventor： Hyun Soo KIM ,  Jong Sool Jeong ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/1032 ,  H01S5/22

Abstract: A wavelength-tunable external cavity laser generating device is provided. The wavelength-tunable external cavity laser generating device includes a reflection-type multi-mode interferometer, an optical amplifier disposed between the reflection-type multi-mode interferometer and an external wavelength-tunable reflector to amplify light, and an optical signal processor configured to process light from the reflection-type multi-mode interferometer. The reflection-type multi-mode interferometer includes a multi-mode waveguide, an input waveguide connecting the optical amplifier and one end of the multi-mode waveguide, and an output waveguide configured to connect the optical signal processor and the other end of the multi-mode waveguide.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种波长可调谐的外腔激光产生装置。 波长可调谐外腔激光发生装置包括反射型多模干涉仪，设置在反射型多模干涉仪和外部波长可调反射体之间以放大光的光放大器;以及光信号处理器， 来自反射型多模干涉仪的处理光。 反射型多模干涉仪包括多模波导，连接光放大器和多模波导的一端的输入波导，以及输出波导，其被配置为连接光信号处理器和多光波导的另一端 模式波导。

公开(公告)号：US20110134513A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12773196

申请日：2010-05-04

Applicant: Dong Churl Kim ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  Hyun Soo Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Dae Kon Oh

Inventor： Dong Churl Kim ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  Hyun Soo Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Dae Kon Oh

IPC: H01S5/026 ,  G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: H01S5/0265 ,  G02B6/1228 ,  G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  H01S5/1014 ,  H01S5/1085 ,  H01S5/50

Abstract: Provided is an optical device module that can improve miniaturization and integration. The optical device module includes a semiconductor optical amplifier having a buried structure and including a first active layer buried in a clad layer disposed on a first substrate, an optical modulator in which a sidewall of a second active layer disposed in a direction of the first active layer on a second substrate junctioned to the first substrate is exposed, the optical modulator having a ridge structure, and at least one multi-mode interference coupler in which the second active layer junctioned to the first active layer is buried in the clad layer, the multi-mode interference coupler sharing the second active layer on the second substrate between the optical modulator and the semiconductor optical amplifier and integrated with the second optical device.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以改善小型化和集成的光学装置模块。 光学器件模块包括具有掩埋结构的半导体光学放大器，并且包括掩埋在第一衬底上的覆盖层中的第一有源层，光调制器，其中第二有源层的侧壁沿着第一有源层 暴露在与第一衬底相交的第二衬底上的层，光学调制器具有脊结构，以及至少一个多模干涉耦合器，其中与第一有源层结合的第二有源层被掩埋在覆盖层中， 所述多模干涉耦合器在所述光调制器和所述半导体光放大器之间的所述第二基板上共享所述第二有源层并与所述第二光学装置集成。

公开(公告)号：US20110110391A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-12

申请号：US13002026

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Kwang-Ryong Oh ,  Dong-Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim

Inventor： Kwang-Ryong Oh ,  Dong-Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim

IPC: H01S5/323 ,  H01S5/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/1014 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/1225 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0052 ,  G02B27/0977 ,  G02B27/0988 ,  G02B27/0994 ,  H01S5/0655 ,  H01S5/10 ,  H01S5/1025 ,  H01S5/12

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor laser diode having a waveguide lens. The semiconductor laser diode includes at least one first waveguide having a narrow width, at least one second waveguide having a wide width wider, and at least one waveguide lens having an increasing width from the first waveguide toward the second waveguide and connecting the first waveguide to the second waveguide. Sidewalls of the waveguide lens connecting the first waveguide to the second waveguide may be curved. The second waveguide may be a waveguide providing an optical gain.

Abstract translation: 提供了具有波导透镜的半导体激光二极管。 半导体激光二极管包括具有窄宽度的至少一个第一波导，宽宽度更宽的至少一个第二波导和从第一波导朝向第二波导的宽度增加的至少一个波导透镜，并将第一波导连接到 第二波导。 将第一波导连接到第二波导的波导透镜的侧壁可以是弯曲的。 第二波导可以是提供光学增益的波导。

公开(公告)号：US08804232B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US13307067

申请日：2011-11-30

Applicant: Dong Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Hyun Soo Kim ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Jong Sool Jeong ,  Dae Kon Oh

Inventor： Dong Churl Kim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Hyun Soo Kim ,  Byung-seok Choi ,  O-Kyun Kwon ,  Jong Sool Jeong ,  Dae Kon Oh

IPC: H01S5/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/1028 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0425 ,  H01S5/1003 ,  H01S5/101 ,  H01S5/1014 ,  H01S5/2222 ,  H01S2301/16

Abstract: A semiconductor optical device includes a first mode converting core, a light amplification core, a second mode converting core, and a light modulation core disposed in a first mode converting region, a light amplification region, a second mode converting region, and a light modulating region of a semiconductor substrate, respectively, and a current blocking section covering at least sidewalls and a top surface of the light amplification core. The first mode converting core, the light amplification core, the second mode converting core, and the light modulation core are arranged along one direction in the order named, and are connected to each other in butt joints. The current blocking section includes first, second, and third cladding patterns sequentially stacked. The second cladding pattern is doped with dopants of a first conductivity type, and the first and third cladding patterns are doped with dopants of a second conductivity type.

Abstract translation: 半导体光学器件包括第一模式转换核心，光放大核心，第二模式转换核心和设置在第一模式转换区域中的光调制核心，光放大区域，第二模式转换区域和光调制 区域，以及至少覆盖光放大芯的侧壁和顶表面的电流阻挡部分。 第一模式转换核心，光放大核心，第二模式转换核心和光调制核心按照命名的顺序沿一个方向布置，并且在对接中彼此连接。 电流阻挡部分包括顺序层叠的第一，第二和第三包层图案。 第二包层图案掺杂有第一导电类型的掺杂剂，并且第一和第三包层图案掺杂有第二导电类型的掺杂剂。

公开(公告)号：US20120281723A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-08

申请号：US13461118

申请日：2012-05-01

Applicant: Su Hwan OH ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim

Inventor： Su Hwan OH ,  Ki-Hong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/49171 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/02212 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02288 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/02446 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/101 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Provided is a wavelength-tunable external cavity laser. The wavelength-tunable external cavity laser includes a housing, a planar lightwave circuit (PLC) device disposed within the housing, a pump light source disposed at a side of the PLC device within the housing, and a modulation part disposed at the other side of the PLC device facing the pump light source within the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种波长可调谐的外腔激光器。 所述波长可调谐外腔激光器包括壳体，设置在所述壳体内的平面光波电路（PLC）装置，设置在所述壳体内的所述PLC装置的一侧的泵浦光源，以及设置在所述壳体内的另一侧的调制部 PLC设备面向外壳内的泵浦光源。

公开(公告)号：US20120162373A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13334111

申请日：2011-12-22

Applicant: Bongki MHEEN ,  Ki-Jun Sung ,  Jae-Sik Sim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  MyoungSook Oh ,  Yong-Hwan Kwon ,  Eun Soo Nam

Inventor： Bongki MHEEN ,  Ki-Jun Sung ,  Jae-Sik Sim ,  Kisoo Kim ,  MyoungSook Oh ,  Yong-Hwan Kwon ,  Eun Soo Nam

IPC: H04N13/02

CPC classification number: G01S17/89 ,  G01S7/4813 ,  G01S7/4816 ,  G01S7/4863 ,  G01S7/4868 ,  G01S7/487 ,  G01S7/4912 ,  H04N13/106 ,  H04N13/211 ,  H04N13/254 ,  H04N13/296

Abstract: Disclosed is a system of a dynamic range three-dimensional image, including: an optical detector including a gain control terminal capable of controlling an optical amplification gain; a pixel detecting module for detecting a pixel signal for configuring an image by receiving an output of the optical detector; a high dynamic range (HDR) generating module for acquiring a dynamic range image by generating a signal indicating a saturation degree of the pixel signal and combining the pixel signal based on the pixel signal detected by the pixel detecting module; and a gain control signal generating module generating an output signal for supplying required voltage to the gain control terminal of the optical detector based on the magnitude of the signal indicating the saturation degree of the pixel signal.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种动态范围三维图像的系统，包括：光检测器，其包括能够控制光放大增益的增益控制端; 像素检测模块，用于通过接收光学检测器的输出来检测用于配置图像的像素信号; 高动态范围（HDR）生成模块，用于通过产生指示像素信号的饱和度的信号来获取动态范围图像，并且基于由像素检测模块检测的像素信号组合像素信号; 以及增益控制信号生成模块，其基于表示像素信号的饱和度的信号的大小，生成用于向光检测器的增益控制端子提供所需电压的输出信号。

公开(公告)号：US08107508B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-31

申请号：US12541561

申请日：2009-08-14

Applicant: Su Hwan Oh ,  Kihong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Dae Kon Oh

Inventor： Su Hwan Oh ,  Kihong Yoon ,  Kisoo Kim ,  Dae Kon Oh

IPC: H01S3/08

CPC classification number: H01S5/14 ,  H01S5/028 ,  H01S5/101 ,  H01S5/1014 ,  H01S5/1085 ,  H01S5/164 ,  H01S5/2231

Abstract: Provided is an external cavity laser light source. The light source includes a substrate, an optical waveguide, and a current blocking layer. The optical waveguide includes a passive waveguide layer, a lower clad layer, an active layer, and an upper clad layer that are sequentially stacked on the substrate and is divided into regions including a linear active waveguide region, a bent active waveguide region, a tapered waveguide region, and a window region. The current blocking layer was formed an outside of the active layer to reduce leakage current. The linear and bent active waveguide regions have a buried heterostructure (BH), and the tapered waveguide region and the window region have a buried ridge stripe (BRS) structure. The passive waveguide layer a width substantially equal to a maximal width of the tapered waveguide region at least in the bent active waveguide region, the tapered waveguide region, and the window region.

Abstract translation: 提供外腔激光光源。 光源包括基板，光波导和电流阻挡层。 光波导包括顺序层叠在基板上的无源波导层，下包层，有源层和上覆层，并分为包括线性有源波导区域，弯曲有源波导区域，锥形 波导区域和窗口区域。 电流阻挡层形成在有源层的外侧，以减少泄漏电流。 线性和弯曲的有源波导区域具有掩埋异质结构（BH），并且锥形波导区域和窗口区域具有掩埋脊条纹（BRS）结构。 至少在弯曲的有源波导区域，锥形波导区域和窗口区域中，无源波导层的宽度基本上等于锥形波导区域的最大宽度。