公开(公告)号：US20140185637A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14135200

申请日：2013-12-19

申请人： Duane Louderback

发明人： Duane Louderback

IPC分类号： H01S5/068 ,  H05B33/08

CPC分类号： H01S5/06804 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06832 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H05B33/0842

摘要： A method and apparatus for active voltage regulation in optical modules utilize a voltage regulator to change the supply voltage provided to laser diode driver and receiver electronics to optimize module performance over temperature. The ambient temperature of the module is monitored. The outputs of the voltage regulator are controlled to provide voltages that are optimized with respect to temperature for the integrated circuits in the optical module. This control is implemented via a temperature sensitive feedback or a control input from a microcontroller with a temperature monitor input. The supply voltage is optimized to minimize the voltage required to achieve acceptable performance at a given temperature. Minimizing the supply voltage lengthens the lifetime of the integrated circuit and the optical module. The voltage regulator provides higher than standard supply voltages to a laser diode driver to compensate for higher laser voltage at low temperatures.

摘要翻译： 用于光模块中的有源电压调节的方法和装置利用电压调节器来改变提供给激光二极管驱动器和接收器电子器件的电源电压，以优化模块性能。 监视模块的环境温度。 控制电压调节器的输出以提供相对于光学模块中的集成电路的温度优化的电压。 该控制通过温度敏感反馈或具有温度监视器输入的微控制器的控制输入来实现。 电源电压被优化以最小化在给定温度下达到可接受性能所需的电压。 最小化电源电压可延长集成电路和光模块的使用寿命。 电压调节器为激光二极管驱动器提供高于标准电源电压，以在低温下补偿更高的激光电压。

公开(公告)号：US20130064507A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13229500

申请日：2011-09-09

申请人： Sven MAHNKOPF ,  Duane LOUDERBACK ,  Mitchell HARRIS

发明人： Sven MAHNKOPF ,  Duane LOUDERBACK ,  Mitchell HARRIS

IPC分类号： G02B6/26 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/29355 ,  G02B6/2938 ,  G02B6/3829 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G02B2006/12159 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： A technology for wavelength division multiplexing light of a plurality of different wavelengths into one or more optical fibers is disclosed. In a first main embodiment, the light is multiplexed and turned by a designated angle using two lens arrays and a flat surface that functions as a mirror. In a second embodiment, a waveguide-based combiner structure multiplexes and turns a plurality of light beams of different wavelengths.

摘要翻译： 公开了将多个不同波长的光波分复用成一个或多个光纤的技术。 在第一主要实施例中，使用两个透镜阵列和用作反射镜的平坦表面将光复用并转动指定角度。 在第二实施例中，基于波导的组合器结构复用并转换多个不同波长的光束。

公开(公告)号：US07627018B1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-01

申请号：US12005193

申请日：2007-12-26

申请人： Peter Guilfoyle ,  Duane Louderback ,  Ketan Petal ,  Sven Mahnkopf

发明人： Peter Guilfoyle ,  Duane Louderback ,  Ketan Petal ,  Sven Mahnkopf

IPC分类号： H01S3/08

CPC分类号： G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/2793 ,  H01S5/026 ,  H01S5/1032 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/18355 ,  H01S5/1838 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/423

摘要： A VCSEL waveguide grating coupler is provided such that a first and second mirror are positioned to define a resonant cavity between them. The waveguide grating coupler further includes a waveguide having a first grating formed as a part of the waveguide to couple light of a first polarization mode into the waveguide. A second grating is formed on the waveguide grating coupler and is orthogonal to the first grating. The second grating is operative to enhance the light coupled to the waveguide by creating a loss difference between light of the first polarization mode and light of a second polarization mode, so that light of the first polarization mode lases preferentially within the VCSEL.

摘要翻译： 提供VCSEL波导光栅耦合器，使得第一和第二反射镜被定位成在它们之间限定谐振腔。 波导光栅耦合器还包括具有形成为波导的一部分的第一光栅的波导，以将第一偏振模式的光耦合到波导中。 第二光栅形成在波导光栅耦合器上并与第一光栅正交。 第二光栅可操作以通过产生第一偏振模式的光和第二偏振模式的光之间的损耗差来增强耦合到波导的光，使得第一偏振模式的光优先在VCSEL内发光。

公开(公告)号：US20140182124A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14135020

申请日：2013-12-19

申请人： Duane Louderback

发明人： Duane Louderback

IPC分类号： H02G1/14

摘要： A method of modular design/manufacturing of active optical cables (AOC) enables multiple functions with minimal non-recurring engineering. Customized AOCs combine standardized interface boards, hybrid cable assemblies, and connector assemblies into various combinations to implement the required functions. Standardized boards support various data types. Conversion of electrical data types to/from optical signals are transmitted over the AOC. Connections to the boards use board connectors attached to a ruggedized connector. Customized connections are made by changing the layout of a customizable interconnect board attached to the ruggedized connector without significant design, verification and/or qualification. Standardized boards using a mother board manage the boards and monitor board health. Power isolation, regulation, and/or distribution to other boards are handled on the mother board or a dedicated power board. Modular AOCs are customized to different connectors and/or pin-outs, combinations of electrical data, and/or power distribution requirements with minimal redesign and/or requalification.

摘要翻译： 有源光缆（AOC）的模块化设计/制造方法可以实现多种功能，并具有极少的非重复性工程。 定制的AOC将标准化接口板，混合电缆组件和连接器组件组合成各种组合以实现所需的功能。 标准板支持各种数据类型。 电子数据类型转换为/从光信号转换通过AOC传输。 与板的连接使用连接到加固连接器的板连接器。 通过改变连接到加固连接器的可定制互连板的布局而进行定制连接，无需重大设计，验证和/或认证。 使用母板的标准板可以管理板和监控板的健康。 其他电路板的电源隔离，调节和/或分配在母板或专用电源板上进行处理。 模块化AOC被定制为不同的连接器和/或引脚，电数据和/或功率分配要求的组合，具有最少的重新设计和/或重新鉴定。

公开(公告)号：US20140186032A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14133154

申请日：2013-12-18

申请人： Duane Louderback

发明人： Duane Louderback

IPC分类号： H04B10/50 ,  H04B10/079

CPC分类号： G02B6/4286 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G02B1/11 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04B10/0799 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/5057

摘要： Optical bench structure provides a platform for integrating optical transmitters, particularly Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), with monitor photodetectors. A substrate with photodetectors on the front side is aligned with flip-chip bonding bumps so the emission of the transmitters is aligned with the monitor photodetectors and passes through the monitor photodetectors with a portion of the transmitted light absorbed by the monitor photodetectors. The photodetectors have a thin absorption region so the percentage of light absorbed may be relatively small, providing sufficient photocurrent to monitor the transmitted power having a minimal effect on the transmitted power. Microlenses are integrated on the backside of the substrate focus, steer and/or collimate the emitted optical beams from the transmitters. The structure enables photodetectors to be integrated on the optical bench allowing the received optical power to be monitored. The receiver photodetectors are integrated on the optical bench alone and/or in combination with the transmitters.

摘要翻译： 光学平台结构提供了一个平台，用于将光发射器，特别是垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）集成到监视器光电探测器中。 具有前侧的光电检测器的基板与倒装芯片接合凸块对齐，因此发射器的发射与监视器光电检测器对准并且通过监视器光电检测器通过监视器光电探测器吸收的透射光的一部分。 光电检测器具有薄的吸收区域，因此吸收的光的百分比可以相对较小，提供足够的光电流来监测对发射功率的影响最小的发射功率。 微透镜集成在衬底聚焦的背面，引导和/或校准发射器发射的光束。 该结构使得光电检测器能够集成在光学平台上，从而监测所接收的光功率。 接收器光电探测器单独集成在光学台上和/或与发射器组合。

公开(公告)号：US20140186023A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14134952

申请日：2013-12-19

申请人： Duane Louderback

发明人： Duane Louderback

IPC分类号： H04B10/2581 ,  H04B10/077

CPC分类号： H04B10/2581 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4293 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04B10/038 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/0791 ,  H04B10/0795 ,  H04B10/0797 ,  H04B10/807 ,  Y10T29/49117

摘要： Apparatus enabling modular implementation of active optical cable (AOC) with multiple integrated functions including: integration of different types of data on the AOC via media conversion; distribution of electrical power over the AOC; electrical multiplexing data channels for optical fibers; integration of voltage regulators enabling AOC operation at different supply voltages; integration of voltage regulators to provide stable, low noise power source; ruggedized, blind-mateable electrical connectors; integration of electronics and optoelectronics inside a connector backshell; implementation of health monitoring and test channel enabling monitoring, test, and control of both ends of the AOC and monitoring and control of upstream systems and components; and enabling a form, fit, function replacement of existing electrical cables to improve SWaP, electromagnetic interference resiliency, length-bandwidth product, electromagnetic pulse resistance, signal integrity, system reliability, testability and maintenance. AOCs are customized for different connectors, pin-outs, electrical data combinations, power distribution and power supplies with minimal redesign/requalification.

摘要翻译： 具有多种集成功能的有源光缆（AOC）的模块化实现的装置包括：通过媒体转换在AOC上集成不同类型的数据; AOC电力分配; 用于光纤的电复用数据通道; 整合电压调节器，使AOC在不同电源电压下工作; 集成稳压器，提供稳定，低噪声的电源; 坚固耐用，可配接电连接器; 电子和光电集成在连接器背面; 实施健康监测和测试渠道，实现对AOC两端的监控，测试和控制以及上游系统和组件的监控。 并实现现有电缆的形式，适配，功能更换，以提高SWaP，电磁干扰弹性，长度带宽乘积，电磁脉冲电阻，信号完整性，系统可靠性，可测试性和维护性。 AOC是针对不同的连接器，引脚，电气数据组合，配电和电源定制的，只需极少的重新设计/重新鉴定。

公开(公告)号：US20140185312A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14135160

申请日：2013-12-19

申请人： Duane Louderback

发明人： Duane Louderback

IPC分类号： F21V29/00 ,  H01L33/64 ,  H05K3/30 ,  H01S5/024

CPC分类号： H05K1/0203 ,  F21V29/54 ,  H01L23/24 ,  H01L33/645 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10219 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  H01L2924/00

摘要： An optical module apparatus and method operates at high temperatures. The apparatus has a first printed circuit board with optoelectronics and electronics located on a thermoelectric cooler. The thermoelectric cooler is located on a second printed circuit board that also has electronics that control the thermoelectric cooler separately mounted thereon. The optical module operates at substantially higher temperatures by placing the optoelectronics and the electronics, not including the thermoelectric cooler controller, on the thermoelectric cooler. The electronics controlling the thermoelectric cooler only require relatively simple, low-speed electronics that are implemented in integrated circuit technologies. The integrated circuit electronics may operate at very high temperatures (200° C. or higher) thereby making control of the thermoelectric cooler with uncooled electronics possible.

摘要翻译： 光模块装置和方法在高温下运行。 该装置具有位于热电冷却器上的具有光电子和电子器件的第一印刷电路板。 热电冷却器位于第二印刷电路板上，该印刷电路板还具有控制分别安装在其上的热电冷却器的电子器件。 光学模块通过将光电子器件和电子设备（不包括热电冷却器控制器）放置在热电冷却器上而在更高的温度下工作。 控制热电冷却器的电子器件仅需要在集成电路技术中实现的相对简单的低速电子设备。 集成电路电路可以在非常高的温度（200℃或更高）下运行，从而使得具有非制冷电子部件的热电冷却器成为可能。