公开(公告)号：US08749790B1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13314962

申请日：2011-12-08

Applicant: Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Zhong Shi ,  Sergei Sochava

Inventor： Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang ,  Zhong Shi ,  Sergei Sochava

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/553 ,  G01N21/7703

Abstract: A structure for measuring energy absorption by a surface plasmon receptor or NFT on a waveguide comprises a first waveguide, a first input grating for coupling light comprising a first wavelength into the first waveguide, a first output grating for coupling light out of the first waveguide, a first plurality of surface plasmon receptors in cooperation with the first waveguide to receive light energy and located between the first input grating and the first output grating. The structure may further comprise a second waveguide, a second input grating for coupling light into the second waveguide, a second output grating for coupling light out of the second waveguide, a second plurality of surface plasmon receptors between the second input grating and the second output grating and in cooperation with the second waveguide to receive light energy, wherein the second plurality may be less than or greater than the first plurality.

Abstract translation: 用于测量波导上的表面等离子体激元受体或NFT的能量吸收的结构包括：第一波导，用于将包含第一波长的光引入第一波导的第一输入光栅，用于将光从第一波导耦合的第一输出光栅， 与第一波导协作以接收光能并位于第一输入光栅和第一输出光栅之间的第一多个表面等离子体激元受体。 该结构还可以包括第二波导，用于将光耦合到第二波导中的第二输入光栅，用于将光从第二波导耦合的第二输出光栅，在第二输入光栅和第二输出之间的第二多个表面等离子体激元 光栅并与第二波导配合以接收光能，其中第二多个可以小于或大于第一多个。

公开(公告)号：US08491801B1

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US13291702

申请日：2011-11-08

Applicant: Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang

Inventor： Shawn M. Tanner ,  Yufeng Hu ,  Ut Tran ,  Zhongyan Wang

IPC: B44C1/22 ,  G11B5/127

CPC classification number: G11B5/3133 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  Y10T29/49032 ,  Y10T29/49048

Abstract: A method and system provides a near-field transducer (NFT) for an energy assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) transducer. The method and system include forming a sacrificial NFT structure having a shape a location corresponding to the NFT. A dielectric layer is deposited. A portion of the dielectric layer resides on the sacrificial NFT structure. At least this portion of the dielectric layer on the sacrificial structure is removed. The sacrificial NFT structure is removed, exposing an NFT trench in the dielectric layer. At least one conductive layer for the NFT is deposited. A first portion of the conductive layer(s) reside in the NFT trench. A second portion of the conductive layer(s) external to the NFT trench is removed to form the NFT.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统为能量辅助磁记录（EAMR）传感器提供近场换能器（NFT）。 该方法和系统包括形成具有对应于NFT的位置的形状的牺牲NFT结构。 沉积介电层。 电介质层的一部分位于牺牲NFT结构上。 至少该牺牲结构上介电层的这一部分被去除。 去除牺牲NFT结构，暴露电介质层中的NFT沟槽。 沉积至少一个用于NFT的导电层。 导电层的第一部分驻留在NFT沟槽中。 除去NFT沟槽外部的导电层的第二部分以形成NFT。

公开(公告)号：US08307540B1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-13

申请号：US13045433

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  Kevin K. Lin ,  Yufeng Hu

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  Kevin K. Lin ,  Yufeng Hu

IPC: G11B5/127 ,  H04R31/00

CPC classification number: G11B5/314 ,  G11B5/6088 ,  G11B2005/0021 ,  Y10T29/49032 ,  Y10T29/49043 ,  Y10T29/49044 ,  Y10T29/49046 ,  Y10T29/49048 ,  Y10T29/49052

Abstract: A method provides an EAMR transducer. A sacrificial post is provided on an NFT distal from the ABS. This post has an edge proximate and substantially parallel to the ABS. A sacrificial mask is provided on the NFT between the post and the ABS. Optical material(s) are provided. The post is between the optical material(s) and the ABS. The post is removed. A heat sink post corresponding to the post is provided. The heat sink post has a bottom thermally coupled with the NFT and an edge proximate and substantially parallel to the ABS. Part of the heat sink post is removed, forming a heat sink having a top surface at an acute angle from the ABS. Nonmagnetic material(s) are provided on the optical material(s). A pole having a bottom surface thermally coupled with the heat sink and coil(s) are provided.

Abstract translation: 一种方法提供一种EAMR传感器。 在远离ABS的NFT上提供牺牲柱。 该柱具有靠近并且基本上平行于ABS的边缘。 在NFT之间在柱和ABS之间提供牺牲掩模。 提供光学材料。 该柱位于光学材料和ABS之间。 该帖子被删除。 提供对应于该柱的散热片。 散热柱具有与NFT热耦合的底部和靠近并且基本上平行于ABS的边缘。 去除部分散热片，形成散热片，其顶面与ABS呈锐角。 在一些或多个光学材料上提供非磁性材料。 提供具有与散热器和线圈热耦合的底表面的极。

公开(公告)号：US20100296773A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12847117

申请日：2010-07-30

Applicant: Achintya K. Bhowmik ,  Nagesh K. Vodrahalli ,  Gennady Farber ,  Hai-Feng Liu ,  Hamid Eslampour ,  Ut Tran ,  William B. Wong ,  Ruolin Lin ,  Jesper Arentoft Jayaswal

Inventor： Achintya K. Bhowmik ,  Nagesh K. Vodrahalli ,  Gennady Farber ,  Hai-Feng Liu ,  Hamid Eslampour ,  Ut Tran ,  William B. Wong ,  Ruolin Lin ,  Jesper Arentoft Jayaswal

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/0268 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4087 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical detection apparatus are disclosed which may include one or more of a waveguide, a trench formed in the waveguide, a reflective surface, and a photodetector. The waveguide may be formed in a semiconductor substrate to propagate an optical signal received at a first end of the waveguide. The trench may also be formed in the waveguide having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first and second sidewalls forming first and second angles with the waveguide's propagation direction. The second sidewall may include a reflective surface formed thereon. The photodetector may be configured to receive an optical signal propagated in the waveguide, through the first sidewall and reflected from the reflective surface on the second sidewall.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光学检测装置的实施例，其可以包括波导，在波导中形成的沟槽，反射表面和光电检测器中的一个或多个。 波导可以形成在半导体衬底中，以传播在波导的第一端处接收的光信号。 沟槽也可以形成在具有第一侧壁和第二侧壁的波导中，第一和第二侧壁与波导的传播方向形成第一和第二角度。 第二侧壁可以包括形成在其上的反射表面。 光电检测器可以被配置为接收在波导中传播的光信号，通过第一侧壁并从第二侧壁上的反射表面反射。

公开(公告)号：US07780360B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US12176758

申请日：2008-07-21

Applicant: Achintya K. Bhowmik ,  Nagesh K. Vodrahalli ,  Gennady Farber ,  Hai-Feng Liu ,  Hamid Eslampour ,  Ut Tran ,  William B. Wong ,  Ruolin Li ,  Jesper Arentoft Jayaswal

Inventor： Achintya K. Bhowmik ,  Nagesh K. Vodrahalli ,  Gennady Farber ,  Hai-Feng Liu ,  Hamid Eslampour ,  Ut Tran ,  William B. Wong ,  Ruolin Li ,  Jesper Arentoft Jayaswal

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  H01S3/13

CPC classification number: H01S5/141 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/0268 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4087 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: Embodiments of an optical detection apparatus are disclosed which may include one or more of a waveguide, a trench formed in the waveguide, a reflective surface, and a photodetector. The waveguide may be formed in a semiconductor substrate to propagate an optical signal received at a first end of the waveguide. The trench may also be formed in the waveguide having a first sidewall and a second sidewall, the first and second sidewalls forming first and second angles with the waveguide's propagation direction. The second sidewall may include a reflective surface formed thereon. The photodetector may be configured to receive an optical signal propagated in the waveguide, through the first sidewall and reflected from the reflective surface on the second sidewall.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光学检测装置的实施例，其可以包括波导，在波导中形成的沟槽，反射表面和光电检测器中的一个或多个。 波导可以形成在半导体衬底中，以传播在波导的第一端处接收的光信号。 沟槽也可以形成在具有第一侧壁和第二侧壁的波导中，第一和第二侧壁与波导的传播方向形成第一和第二角度。 第二侧壁可以包括形成在其上的反射表面。 光电检测器可以被配置为接收在波导中传播的光信号，通过第一侧壁并从第二侧壁上的反射表面反射。

公开(公告)号：US07146086B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-05

申请号：US10609803

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  David A. G. Deacon ,  Shing Man Lee

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  David A. G. Deacon ,  Shing Man Lee

IPC: G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/136 ,  G02B6/1221 ,  G02B2006/12097 ,  G02B2006/12176

Abstract: A well may be formed for access to an optical waveguide core by a process that results in an L-shaped well. The L-shaped well may then be filled with a polymer. By controlling the size of each portion of well, the occurrence of bubbles within the well and cuts to the core may be reduced.

Abstract translation: 可以形成用于通过导致L形阱的工艺来访问光波导芯的阱。 然后可以用聚合物填充L形孔。 通过控制井的每个部分的尺寸，可以减少井内气泡的发生以及对芯的切割。

公开(公告)号：US07071492B2

公开(公告)日：2006-07-04

申请号：US10609839

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Ruolin Li ,  Ut Tran

Inventor： Ruolin Li ,  Ut Tran

IPC: H01L27/15

CPC classification number: G02F1/065 ,  G02F1/0147 ,  G02F2201/066

Abstract: A polymer well may be formed over a thermal oxide formed over a semiconductor substrate in one embodiment. The well may include a waveguide and a pair of heaters adjacent the waveguide. Each heater may be mounted on a platform of insulating material to reduce heat loss through the substrate and the thermal oxide, in one embodiment.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，聚合物阱可以形成在半导体衬底上形成的热氧化物上。 阱可以包括波导和邻近波导的一对加热器。 在一个实施例中，每个加热器可以安装在绝缘材料的平台上，以减少通过基底和热氧化物的热损失。

公开(公告)号：US06959134B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10609804

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  Hamid Eslampour

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  Hamid Eslampour

IPC: G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4232 ,  G02B6/422 ,  G02B6/4227 ,  G02B6/423 ,  H01S5/0224 ,  H01S5/02268 ,  H01S5/02272

Abstract: Optical components may be precisely positioned in three dimensions with respect to one another. A bonder which has the ability to precisely position the components in two dimensions can be utilized. The components may be equipped with contacts at different heights so that as the components come together in a third dimension, their relative positions can be sensed. This information may be fed back to the bonder to control the precise alignment in the third dimension.

Abstract translation: 光学部件可以相对于彼此精确地定位在三维空间中。 可以利用具有将二次元件精确定位的能力的接合器。 组件可以配备有不同高度的触点，使得当组件在第三维度中组合时，可以感测它们的相对位置。 该信息可以反馈到接合器以控制第三维度中的精确对准。

公开(公告)号：US09525119B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-20

申请号：US14103672

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: Dimitre Latev ,  Arman Hajati ,  Darren Todd Imai ,  Ut Tran

Inventor： Dimitre Latev ,  Arman Hajati ,  Darren Todd Imai ,  Ut Tran

IPC: B06B1/02 ,  H01L41/04 ,  B06B1/06 ,  H01L41/047 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/29 ,  B32B37/18

CPC classification number: H01L41/042 ,  B06B1/0622 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B37/185 ,  B32B2457/00 ,  H01L41/0475 ,  H01L41/098 ,  H01L41/29 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: Techniques and structures for providing flexibility of a micromachined transducer array. In an embodiment, a transducer array includes a plurality of transducer elements each comprising a piezoelectric element and one or more electrodes disposed in or on a support layer. The support layer is bonded to a flexible layer including a polymer material, wherein flexibility of the transducer array results in part from a total thickness of a flexible layer. In another embodiment, flexibility of the transducer array results in part from one or more flexural structures formed therein.

Abstract translation: 提供微机械传感器阵列的灵活性的技术和结构。 在一个实施例中，换能器阵列包括多个换能器元件，每个换能器元件包括压电元件和设置在支撑层中或支撑层上的一个或多个电极。 支撑层结合到包括聚合物材料的柔性层，其中换能器阵列的灵活性部分地来自柔性层的总厚度。 在另一个实施例中，换能器阵列的灵活性部分地由其中形成的一个或多个弯曲结构导致。

公开(公告)号：US08797684B1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13331020

申请日：2011-12-20

Applicant: Ut Tran ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Kevin K. Lin

Inventor： Ut Tran ,  Zhigang Bai ,  Kevin K. Lin

IPC: G11B5/17

CPC classification number: G11B5/3123

Abstract: A method and system provide a magnetic transducer having an air-bearing surface (ABS). The magnetic transducer includes a write pole and a coil. The write pole has a pole tip and a yoke. The coil energizes the write pole and includes a plurality of turns. A turn of the plurality of turns has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first length in a stripe height direction substantially perpendicular to the ABS. The second portion has a second length in the stripe height direction. The second length is greater than the first length and extends at least to at least one adjacent turn.

Abstract translation: 一种方法和系统提供具有空气轴承表面（ABS）的磁换能器。 磁换能器包括写极和线圈。 写极具有极尖和轭。 线圈激励写入极并且包括多个匝。 多个匝的转动具有第一部分和第二部分。 第一部分具有基本上垂直于ABS的条带高度方向上的第一长度。 第二部分在条带高度方向上具有第二长度。 第二长度大于第一长度并至少延伸至至少一个相邻的匝。