公开(公告)号：US08447188B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US10483738

申请日：2004-05-06

申请人： Andrew M Scott ,  Keith L Lewis ,  Mark E McNie ,  Kevin M Brunson ,  David J Jackson ,  Kevin D Ridley

发明人： Andrew M Scott ,  Keith L Lewis ,  Mark E McNie ,  Kevin M Brunson ,  David J Jackson ,  Kevin D Ridley

IPC分类号： H04B10/00

CPC分类号： G01S17/74 ,  G02B5/124 ,  G02B26/02 ,  G02B26/0841

摘要： A retro-reflective identification tag capable of modulating an optical signal whereby to support bi-directional communication with an associated remote optical interrogation device. The tag comprises a MOEMS modulating layer over a retro-reflective substrate, giving the tag a wide angle of effective operation. The tag modulator may optionally be switched on only responsive to detection of a precursor beam from the interrogation system in order to save power. The interrogation device may make use of multiple optical wavelengths for communicating with the tag.

摘要翻译： 一种能够调制光信号从而支持与相关联的远程光询问装置的双向通信的回射识别标签。 标签包括在反光基板上的MOEMS调制层，使标签具有广角的有效操作。 标签调制器可以可选地仅仅响应于来自询问系统的前体波束的检测而被接通，以便节省功率。 询问装置可以利用多个光波长来与标签进行通信。

公开(公告)号：US08027552B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-27

申请号：US10565152

申请日：2004-07-23

申请人： Mark E McNie ,  Richard M Jenkins

发明人： Mark E McNie ,  Richard M Jenkins

IPC分类号： G02B6/12

CPC分类号： G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/4246

摘要： A transmitter apparatus (2) is described that comprises one or more lasers (4), modulation means (10) to intensity modulate radiation output by each of said one or more lasers (4), and output means for outputting the modulated radiation produced by the modulation means into, for example, an optical fiber (22). The apparatus comprises hollow core optical waveguides (20) formed in a substrate (18) which, in use, guide radiation from the one or more lasers (4) to the modulation means (10) and from the modulation means (10) to the output means. An associated receiver apparatus (30) is also described that comprises one or more detectors (32) and one or more optical fiber attachment means, the one or more optical fiber attachment means being arranged to receive one or more one optical fibers (42). The receiver is characterized in that radiation is guided from the one or more optical fibers (42) to the one or more detectors (32) by at least one hollow core optical waveguide (40) formed in a substrate. A combined receiver/transmitter apparatus (70) is also shown.

摘要翻译： 描述了包括一个或多个激光器（4）的发射机设备（2），用于强度调制由所述一个或多个激光器（4）中的每一个输出的辐射的调制装置（10），以及用于输出由所述一个或多个激光器 调制装置成例如光纤（22）。 该装置包括形成在衬底（18）中的中空光纤（20），其在使用中引导来自一个或多个激光器（4）到调制装置（10）的辐射以及从调制装置（10）到 输出装置。 还描述了包括一个或多个检测器（32）和一个或多个光纤连接装置的相关联的接收机装置（30），所述一个或多个光纤连接装置布置成接收一个或多个光纤（42）。 接收机的特征在于，辐射通过在衬底中形成的至少一个中空芯光波导（40）从一个或多个光纤（42）引导到一个或多个检测器（32）。 还示出了组合的接收机/发射机装置（70）。

公开(公告)号：US08494336B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-23

申请号：US10547481

申请日：2004-03-12

申请人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie ,  David J Combes ,  James McQuillan

发明人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie ,  David J Combes ,  James McQuillan

IPC分类号： G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/26

CPC分类号： G02B6/3596 ,  G02B6/032 ,  G02B6/136 ,  G02B6/243 ,  G02B6/266 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  G02B6/305 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/3504 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3552 ,  G02B6/3568

摘要： A variable optical attenuator device is described that comprises a first optical input, a first optical output, a first optical path between the first optical input and the first optical output, and means for moving a shutter across said first optical path. A hollow core waveguide is provided to substantially guide light along the first optical path of the device. The device may also be used to provide an analogue beam splitting or switch function in telecommunication systems and the like.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种可变光衰减器件，其包括第一光输入，第一光输出，第一光输入和第一光输出之间的第一光路，以及用于在所述第一光路上移动快门的装置。 提供中空芯波导以基本上引导沿着装置的第一光路的光。 该装置还可以用于在电信系统等中提供模拟分束或开关功能。

公开(公告)号：US07689075B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US10549817

申请日：2004-03-17

申请人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie

发明人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie

IPC分类号： G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B27/14 ,  H04J14/00 ,  H04J14/02

CPC分类号： G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/2813 ,  G02B6/29368 ,  G02B6/2938 ,  G02B6/322 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/353 ,  G02B6/3566 ,  G02B6/3576 ,  G02B6/3594 ,  G02B6/3596 ,  G02B2006/12038 ,  G02B2006/12061 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12109 ,  G02B2006/12176

摘要： An optical wavelength division multiplexer/demultiplexer device is described that comprises a substrate having a plurality of wavelength selecting filters. The filters are arranged to provide conversion between a combined beam comprising a plurality of wavelength channels and a plurality of separate beams each comprising a subset of said plurality of wavelength channels. Hollow core waveguides are formed in said substrate to guide light between the wavelength selecting filters. An add/drop multiplexer is also described.

摘要翻译： 描述了包括具有多个波长选择滤波器的衬底的光波分复用器/解复用器装置。 滤波器被布置成在包括多个波长信道的组合波束和多个分立波束之间提供转换，每个波束包括所述多个波长信道的子集。 中空芯波导形成在所述衬底中以引导波长选择滤光片之间的光。 还描述了分插复用器。

公开(公告)号：US06846426B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US09786813

申请日：1999-09-13

申请人： Mark E. McNie

发明人： Mark E. McNie

IPC分类号： B81C1/00 ,  G01C19/56 ,  G01P15/08 ,  H01L29/84 ,  B23P5/000 ,  C03C25/000 ,  C23F1/000

CPC分类号： G01C19/5677 ,  B81B2203/0109 ,  B81B2207/07 ,  B81C1/00095 ,  G01C19/5712 ,  G01P15/0802

摘要： A method of micro-machining comprising providing a primary region of at least a first material which contacts a second material at at least one end portion thereof, the method comprising providing an infill material on to the second material, patterning and etching said infill material to form a hole through the infill material to the second material, depositing the first material on to said infill material so that the at least one portion of the first material contacts the second material through the hole. The method can be used to provide a track bridging suspended portions of micro-machined structures. Also a method of narrowing and sealing top portions of channels cut into a wafer is disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种微加工方法，包括提供至少第一材料的至少第一材料的主区域，所述第一材料在其至少一个端部处接触第二材料，所述方法包括在第二材料上提供填充材料，将所述填充材料图案化和蚀刻 通过填充材料形成孔到第二材料，将第一材料沉积到所述填充材料上，使得第一材料的至少一部分通过孔与第二材料接触。 该方法可用于提供微加工结构的轨道桥接悬挂部分。 还公开了一种使切割成晶片的通道的顶部变窄并密封的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07428351B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-23

申请号：US11637214

申请日：2006-12-12

申请人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie

发明人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie

IPC分类号： G02B6/12

CPC分类号： G02B6/125 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/2804 ,  G02B6/2817 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/423

摘要： A photonic light circuit device is described that comprises a semiconductor substrate (220) and two or more optical components (226, 228, 236, 240) wherein one or more hollow core optical waveguides (230, 232, 224) are formed in the semiconductor substrate to optically link said two or more optical components. The PLC may comprise a lid portion (44) and a base portion (42). The PLC can be adapted to receive optical components (8:608) or optical components may be formed monolithically therein. Coating with a reflective layer is also described.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种光子电路装置，其包括半导体衬底（220）和两个或更多个光学组件（226,228,236,240），其中在半导体中形成一个或多个空心光纤波导（230,232,224） 衬底以光学地连接所述两个或更多个光学部件。 PLC可以包括盖部分（44）和基部（42）。 PLC可以适于接收光学部件（8：608），或者可以将光学部件单片地形成。 还描述了具有反射层的涂层。

公开(公告)号：US07321708B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US10580750

申请日：2004-11-26

申请人： Richard M. Jenkins ,  Mark E. McNie ,  Nicola Price ,  Craig D. Stacey

发明人： Richard M. Jenkins ,  Mark E. McNie ,  Nicola Price ,  Craig D. Stacey

IPC分类号： H01S3/00 ,  G02B6/26

CPC分类号： H01S3/06704 ,  H01S3/06758 ,  H01S3/094042 ,  H01S3/094053 ,  H01S3/1608

摘要： An optical amplifier is described that comprises at least two sections of amplifying optical fibre and pumping means for optically pumping the amplifying optical fibre. Optical fibre support means, for example a channel or channels in a substrate, are also provided to hold the two or more sections of amplifying optical fibre substantially straight during use. The optical fibre support means also includes a means for coupling light between the at least two sections of amplifying optical fibre. The at least one amplifying optical fibre may comprise an Erbium doped core to provide an erbium doped fibre amplifier (EDFA).

摘要翻译： 描述了一种光放大器，其包括用于光学泵浦放大光纤的放大光纤和泵送装置的至少两个部分。 还提供光纤支撑装置，例如衬底中的沟道或通道，以在使用期间将放大光纤的两个或多个部分保持基本上直线。 光纤支撑装置还包括用于在放大光纤的至少两个部分之间耦合光的装置。 所述至少一个放大光纤可以包括掺铒芯，以提供掺铒光纤放大器（EDFA）。

公开(公告)号：US06670212B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09898081

申请日：2001-07-05

申请人： Mark E. McNie ,  Vishal Nayar

发明人： Mark E. McNie ,  Vishal Nayar

IPC分类号： H01L2100

CPC分类号： G01C19/56

摘要： A method of fabricating a micro-mechanical sensor (101) comprising the steps for forming an insulating layer (6) onto the surface of a first wafer (4) bonding a second wafer (2) to the insulating layer (6), patterning and subsequently etching either the first (4) or second wafer (6) such that channels (18,20) are created in either the first (2) or second (4) wafer terminating adjacent the insulating layer (6) and etching the insulating layer (6) to remove portions of the insulating layer (6) below the etched wafer such that those portions of the etched wafer below a predetermined cross section, suspended portions (22), become substantially freely suspended above the un-etched wafer. This method uses Silicon on Insulator technology. Also disclosed is a micro-mechanical gyroscope structure (101) allowing an anisotropic silicon to be used to fabricate a sensor functioning as if fabricated from isotropic silicon.

公开(公告)号：US20110164845A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：US12923656

申请日：2010-09-30

申请人： Richard M. Jenkins ,  Mark E. McNie ,  David J. Combes ,  James McQuillan

发明人： Richard M. Jenkins ,  Mark E. McNie ,  David J. Combes ,  James McQuillan

IPC分类号： G02B6/35

CPC分类号： G02B6/3596 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3514 ,  G02B6/3518 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/356 ,  G02B6/3584

摘要： An optical routing device is described that comprises a semiconductor substrate (52) having at least one optical input (4), a plurality of optical outputs (6,8) and an array of MEMS moveable reflective elements (58;102). The array of moveable reflective elements (58;102) are configurable such that light can be selectively routed from any one optical input (4) to any one of two or more of said plurality of optical outputs (6,8). Light selectively routed from any one optical input to any one of two or more of said plurality of optical outputs (6,8) is guided within a hollow core waveguide (54). In one embodiment, a cross-connect optical matrix switch is described.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种光路由设备，其包括具有至少一个光输入（4），多个光输出（6,8）和MEMS可移动反射元件（58; 102）的阵列的半导体衬底（52）。 可移动反射元件（58; 102）的阵列是可配置的，使得可以将光从任何一个光学输入（4）选择性地路由到所述多个光学输出（6,8）中的两个或更多个中的任何一个。 从任何一个光输入端选择性地路由到所述多个光输出（6,8）中的两个或更多个中的任一个的光被引导在中空芯波导（54）内。 在一个实施例中，描述了交叉连接光矩阵开关。

公开(公告)号：US07202998B2

公开(公告)日：2007-04-10

申请号：US10565016

申请日：2004-07-23

申请人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie ,  James McQuillan ,  Craig D Stacey

发明人： Richard M Jenkins ,  Mark E McNie ,  James McQuillan ,  Craig D Stacey

IPC分类号： H01S3/00

CPC分类号： H01S3/094003 ,  G02B6/032 ,  G02B6/10 ,  H01S3/06754

摘要： Optical circuits for optical amplifier input and output stages are described. The input stage circuit (42) comprises a first optical waveguide (46) for carrying a signal beam to be amplified, a second optical waveguide (62) for carrying a pump beam, a beam combining means (58) optically coupled to the first and second optical waveguides (46, 62) for producing a combined signal/pump beam, and means for optically coupling the combined signal/pump beam into an amplifying optical fibre (63). The output stage circuit (44) comprises a first output optical waveguide (64), an optical fibre attachment means arranged to receive an amplifying optical fibre (63) and an optical fibre attachment means arranged to receive an output optical fibre (76) wherein light from the amplifying optical fibre (63) is optically coupled to the output optical fibre (76) via the first output optical waveguide (64). The first and second optical waveguides (46, 62) and the first output optical waveguide (64) are hollow core optical waveguides formed as channels in a substrate. A fibre amplifier, in particular an erbium doped fibre amplifier, comprising such optical circuits is also described.

摘要翻译： 描述光放大器输入和输出级的光电路。 输入级电路（42）包括用于承载要放大的信号光束的第一光波导（46），用于承载泵浦光束的第二光波导（62），光耦合装置（58），其光耦合到第一和 用于产生组合信号/泵浦光束的第二光波导（46,62）以及用于将组合的信号/泵浦光束耦合到放大光纤（63）中的装置。 输出级电路（44）包括第一输出光波导（64），布置成接收放大光纤（63）的光纤连接装置和布置成接收输出光纤（76）的光纤连接装置，其中光 从放大光纤（63）经由第一输出光波导（64）光耦合到输出光纤（76）。 第一和第二光波导（46,62）和第一输出光波导（64）是形成为衬底中的通道的中空芯光波导。 还描述了包括这种光学电路的光纤放大器，特别是掺铒光纤放大器。