公开(公告)号：US20160004021A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-07

申请号：US14793114

申请日：2015-07-07

Applicant: TERAXION INC.

Inventor： François PELLETIER ,  Christine LATRASSE ,  Marie-Josée PICARD ,  Michel POULIN ,  Yves PAINCHAUD

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/3839 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/421 ,  G02B6/428

Abstract: A connectorized optical chip assembly connectable to an external optical fiber having a fiber connector is provided. The connectorized optical chip assembly includes a substrate, an optical chip having an on-chip optical waveguide and a connectorized interface. The connectorized interface includes an optical coupling element mounted in optical alignment with the on-chip optical waveguide. The connectorized interface includes a chip connector engaging the optical coupling element and configured for mating with the fiber connector of the external optical fiber, so as to provide an optical coupling of light between the optical coupling element and the external optical fiber. The connectorized optical chip assembly also includes a mechanical support structure supporting the connectorized interface onto the substrate. Preferably, the components of the connectorized optical assembly are made of materials heat resistant to temperatures used to melt solder in surface mount processes.

Abstract translation: 提供一种可连接到具有光纤连接器的外部光纤的连接的光学芯片组件。 连接的光学芯片组件包括衬底，具有片上光波导的光学芯片和连接器化接口。 连接器接口包括与片上光波导光学对准安装的光耦合元件。 连接器接口包括接合光耦合元件并被配置为与外部光纤的光纤连接器配合的芯片连接器，以便在光耦合元件和外部光纤之间提供光的光耦合。 连接的光学芯片组件还包括支撑衬底上的连接器界面的机械支撑结构。 优选地，连接器化光学组件的部件由耐热表面贴装工艺中熔化焊料的温度的材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US08619824B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-31

申请号：US13225155

申请日：2011-09-02

Applicant: Simon Ayotte ,  Michel Morin ,  Michel Poulin ,  Christine Latrasse ,  Yves Painchaud

Inventor： Simon Ayotte ,  Michel Morin ,  Michel Poulin ,  Christine Latrasse ,  Yves Painchaud

IPC: H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/0687 ,  H01S5/0078 ,  H01S5/0261 ,  H01S5/06256 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/12 ,  H01S5/1215 ,  H01S5/4006

Abstract: A low white frequency noise tunable semiconductor laser source is presented. The laser source includes a single-mode semiconductor laser assembly which generates a laser beam having a tunable frequency over a spectral range of interest. An optical filter is provided in the path of the laser beam. The optical filter has multiple spectral features distributed over the entire spectral range of interest. Each spectral feature has a narrow spectral range. A locking mechanism is further provided and is controllable for locking a spectral alignment between the frequency of the laser beam and any selected one of the spectral features of the optical filter.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种低白噪声可调谐半导体激光源。 激光源包括单模半导体激光器组件，其在感兴趣的光谱范围上产生具有可调谐频率的激光束。 在激光束的路径中设置滤光器。 光学滤波器具有分布在感兴趣的整个光谱范围上的多个光谱特征。 每个光谱特征具有窄的光谱范围。 进一步提供锁定机构并且可控制该锁定机构，用于锁定激光束的频率与光学滤波器的光谱特征中的任何选定的一个之间的光谱对准。

公开(公告)号：US08406621B2

公开(公告)日：2013-03-26

申请号：US12916137

申请日：2010-10-29

Applicant: Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Poulin ,  Michel Morin

Inventor： Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Poulin ,  Michel Morin

IPC: H04B17/00 ,  H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/676

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring a factor, called herein the single-port rejection ratio (SPRR), characterizing a balanced detection device. The SPRR is representative of the ratio of the weak differential output current measured under illumination of a single-port of the balanced detection device to the strong measurable differential output current obtained under dual-port illumination. An apparatus for measuring the SPRR is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于测量因素的方法，在此称为单端口抑制比（SPRR），表征平衡检测装置。 SPRR代表在平衡检测装置的单端口照明下测量的弱差分输出电流与双端口照明下获得的强大的可测量差分输出电流的比率。 还提供了用于测量SPRR的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07711224B1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US12209779

申请日：2008-09-12

Applicant: François Pelletier ,  Martin Lapointe ,  Simon Savard

Inventor： François Pelletier ,  Martin Lapointe ,  Simon Savard

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: H04J14/02 ,  G02B6/022 ,  G02B6/02204 ,  G02B6/29394 ,  H04B10/2519

Abstract: A colorless tunable dispersion compensator for compensating for chromatic dispersion in a multi-channel light signal is provided. The compensator includes a multi-channel Bragg grating extending along a waveguide. Dispersion tuning means, such as a temperature gradient inducing device, are provided for tuning the dispersion characteristics of the wavelength channels. Wavelength shifting means are also provided for uniformly shifting the central wavelengths of all channels independently of their dispersion characteristics. A uniform temperature inducing or strain applying assembly can be used for this purpose.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于补偿多通道光信号中色散的无色可调色散补偿器。 补偿器包括沿着波导延伸的多通道布拉格光栅。 提供了诸如温度梯度诱导装置之类的色调调谐装置，用于调谐波长通道的色散特性。 还提供了波长移动装置，用于均匀地移动所有通道的中心波长，而与它们的色散特性无关。 为此，可以使用均匀的温度诱导或应变组件。

公开(公告)号：US07471710B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11318060

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Jean-François Cliche ,  Michel Tetu ,  François Baribeau ,  Stéphane Blin ,  Martin Guy

Inventor： Jean-François Cliche ,  Michel Tetu ,  François Baribeau ,  Stéphane Blin ,  Martin Guy

IPC: H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/042 ,  H01S5/0654 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: A narrow linewidth semiconductor laser device has a semiconductor laser and a low noise current source operatively connected to the laser with the current source being adapted to prevent degradation of the laser's frequency noise spectrum. An optical frequency discriminator provides an error signal representative of the laser's optical frequency and a control circuit has a feedback network that provides a frequency feedback signal that is adapted to the frequency noise spectrum of the frequency discriminator and to the laser's frequency noise spectrum and tuning response. The control circuit also has a sequencer to automatically enable frequency locking of the laser on the frequency reference of the optical frequency discriminator. An enclosure encloses the frequency discriminator to isolate the frequency discriminator from external perturbations. The device provides an improved sub-kHz linewidth and a high coherence while being compact, lightweight and highly reliable, as well as being automatically operated.

Abstract translation: 窄线宽半导体激光器件具有可操作地连接到激光器的半导体激光器和低噪声电流源，电流源适于防止激光器的频率噪声谱的劣化。 光学鉴频器提供表示激光器的光频率的误差信号，并且控制电路具有反馈网络，该反馈网络提供适于频率鉴别器的频率噪声谱的频率反馈信号，以及激光器的频率噪声谱和调谐响应 。 该控制电路还具有一个定序器，可自动启用激光器在光学鉴频器的频率参考上的频率锁定。 外壳包围鉴频器，以将鉴频器与外部扰动隔离开来。 该器件在紧凑，重量轻，高可靠性的同时，提供了改进的sub-kHz线宽和高相干性，并且自动操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080090158A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11932557

申请日：2007-10-31

Applicant: Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Morin

Inventor： Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Morin

IPC: G03F1/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/02138 ,  G03F1/34 ,  G03F1/50

Abstract: A method for designing an index profile suitable for encoding into a phase mask for manufacturing a complex optical grating is provided. The optical grating corresponds to a target index profile defining a target spectral response. A modified index profile is set equal to the target index profile and expressed as a function of an apodization and phase profiles. The modified index profile is iteratively further modified in order to provide the index profile suitable for encoding in the phase mask. This process creates side bands outside of a spectral region of interest, while maintaining the target spectral response within the spectral region of interest.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于设计适合于编码成用于制造复合光栅的相位掩模的折射率分布的方法。 光栅对应于定义目标光谱响应的目标折射率分布。 修改的折射率分布被设置为等于目标折射率分布并且表示为变迹和相位分布的函数。 修改的索引简档被迭代地进一步修改，以便提供适合于相位掩码中的编码的索引简档。 该过程在感兴趣的光谱区域之外产生边带，同时保持感兴趣的光谱区域内的目标光谱响应。

公开(公告)号：US07352931B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US11372454

申请日：2006-03-08

Applicant: Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Poulin ,  Michel Morin

Inventor： Yves Painchaud ,  Michel Poulin ,  Michel Morin

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/02138

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a complex multi-channel optical grating using a phase mask is presented. A plurality of sub-gratings is designed, each having an individual spectral response designed to produce one of the channels of the multi-channel grating. The target profile of the grating is determined based on the combination of the index profiles of the individual sub-gratings, the target index profile defining a target spectral response of the multi-channel grating. A modified index profile having a smooth apodization profile but providing the same spectral response as the target index profile, at least within a spectral region of interest, is determined and encoded into the phase mask. The phase mask is then used to photoinduce the grating in a photosensitive medium.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用相位掩模制造复合多通道光栅的方法。 设计了多个子光栅，每个子光栅具有设计成产生多通道光栅的一个通道的单个光谱响应。 基于各个子光栅的折射率分布的组合，确定多通道光栅的目标光谱响应的目标折射率分布来确定光栅的目标轮廓。 至少在感兴趣的光谱区域内，确定具有光滑变迹曲线但是提供与目标折射率分布相同的光谱响应的经修改的折射率分布，并将其编码到相位掩模中。 然后使用相位掩模在光敏介质中对光栅进行光诱导。

公开(公告)号：US07123795B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US11259641

申请日：2005-10-25

Applicant: Simon Savard ,  Richard L. Lachance ,  Alain Mailloux

Inventor： Simon Savard ,  Richard L. Lachance ,  Alain Mailloux

IPC: G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/02152 ,  G02B6/022 ,  G02B6/2932 ,  G02B6/29322

Abstract: A method for aligning the spectral responses of two comb-like optical filters is provided. This method does not necessitate the use of spectrally-resolved equipment, as it uses the optical power correlation profile of a broadband light signal representative of the combined spectral responses of the two filters. In one embodiment, the power correlation profile is compared to a pre-stored profile. A tuning method for tuning two filters using this alignment method is also provided. The two filters are first relaxed to an unstretched position, and the second filter is stretched and aligned with the first. The first filter is also stretched and aligned with the other. Both filters are then stretched at a calibrated value.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对准两个梳状滤光器的光谱响应的方法。 该方法不需要使用光谱分辨设备，因为它使用表示两个滤波器的组合光谱响应的宽带光信号的光功率相关分布。 在一个实施例中，将功率相关特性与预先存储的简档进行比较。 还提供了使用该对准方法调谐两个滤波器的调谐方法。 首先将两个过滤器放松到未拉伸位置，并且将第二过滤器拉伸并与第一过滤器对准。 第一个过滤器也被拉伸并与另一个过滤器对齐。 然后将两个过滤器以校准值拉伸。

公开(公告)号：US20060159135A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-20

申请号：US11318060

申请日：2005-12-23

Applicant: Jean-Francois Cliche ,  Michel Tetu ,  Francois Baribeau ,  Stephane Blin ,  Martin Guy

Inventor： Jean-Francois Cliche ,  Michel Tetu ,  Francois Baribeau ,  Stephane Blin ,  Martin Guy

IPC: H01S3/10 ,  H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/042 ,  H01S5/0654 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: There is provided a narrow linewidth semiconductor laser device comprising a semiconductor laser and a low noise current source operatively connected to the laser for supplying current thereto, the current source being particularly adapted to prevent a significant degradation of the frequency noise spectrum of the laser. The laser device also has an optical frequency discriminator providing an error signal representative of the optical frequency of the laser. The laser device also has control means having a feedback network for providing a frequency feedback signal. The feedback network is particularly adapted to the frequency noise spectrum of the frequency discriminator, the frequency noise spectrum of the laser and the tuning response of the laser. The control means is also provided with sequencing means for allowing to automatically enable frequency locking of the laser on the frequency reference of the optical frequency discriminator. The laser device is provided with an enclosure for enclosing the frequency discriminator to isolate the frequency discriminator from external perturbations. Such an arrangement is particularly advantageous since it allows to provide an improved sub-kHz linewidth and a high coherence while being compact, lightweight and highly reliable. Moreover, the narrow linewidth semiconductor laser device of the present invention can advantageously be automatically operated.

Abstract translation: 提供了窄线宽半导体激光器件，其包括半导体激光器和可操作地连接到激光器的用于提供电流的低噪声电流源，该电流源特别适于防止激光器的频率噪声谱的显着劣化。 激光装置还具有提供表示激光器的光频率的误差信号的光学鉴频器。 激光装置还具有控制装置，其具有用于提供频率反馈信号的反馈网络。 反馈网络特别适用于频率鉴频器的频率噪声谱，激光器的频率噪声谱和激光器的调谐响应。 控制装置还具有排序装置，用于允许在光学鉴频器的频率参考上自动启用激光器的频率锁定。 激光装置设置有用于封闭鉴频器以将鉴频器与外部扰动隔离的外壳。 这样的布置是特别有利的，因为它允许提供改进的sub-kHz线宽和高相干性，同时紧凑，重量轻且高度可靠。 此外，本发明的窄线宽半导体激光器件可以有利地被自动操作。

公开(公告)号：US07068884B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10789374

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Joshua E. Rothenberg

Inventor： Joshua E. Rothenberg

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  H01L21/00 ,  C03B37/23

CPC classification number: G02B5/1857 ,  G02B6/02138

Abstract: An apodized fiber Bragg grating, and a phase mask, method and system for making such a grating are disclosed. The refractive index profile of the grating has a periodic apodization phase component which is designed so that the grating fringes reflecting light in a spectral region of interest are apodized, by generating spurious reflection features outside of this spectral region of interest. Apodization is therefore provided through a phase variation of the grating as opposed to an amplitude variation. The phase component is added to the profile of the phase mask grating corrugations to obtain the phase-apodized grating.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种变迹光纤布拉格光栅，以及用于制造这种光栅的相位掩模，方法和系统。 光栅的折射率分布具有周期性的变迹相位分量，其被设计成通过在该感兴趣的光谱区域之外产生杂散反射特征来将感兴趣的光谱区域中的光反射的光栅条纹变暗。 因此，通过与幅度变化相反的光栅的相位变化来提供变迹。 将相位分量添加到相位掩模光栅波纹的轮廓以获得相位变迹的光栅。