公开(公告)号：US09991969B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-05

申请号：US15025878

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: Jian Yang ,  Chao Tian ,  Sheng Z. Zhang ,  Mark Heimbuch

Inventor： Jian Yang ,  Chao Tian ,  Sheng Z. Zhang ,  Mark Heimbuch

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/69 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B26/08 ,  G02B27/10 ,  H04J14/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/691 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B26/007 ,  G02B26/0833 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/675 ,  H04J14/02

Abstract: An optical or optoelectronic receiver and module, and methods of making and using the same, are disclosed. The receiver includes a photodetector, a first microelectromechanical device configured to reflect a multi-wavelength optical signal, a thin film filter configured to receive the multi-wavelength optical signal reflected by the first microelectromechanical device and separate a single-wavelength optical signal from the multi-wavelength optical signal, a first lens configured to focus the single-wavelength optical signal on the photodetector, and a second microelectromechanical device configured to reflect the single-wavelength optical signal towards the first lens. Each wavelength of the multi-wavelength optical signal represents or corresponds to a unique channel over which the receiver receives optical signals. The present receiver and methods enable low-cost, high-volume manufacturing of multi-channel optical or optoelectronic receivers.

公开(公告)号：US08934779B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13371313

申请日：2012-02-10

Applicant: Todd Rope ,  Mark Heimbuch

Inventor： Todd Rope ,  Mark Heimbuch

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/08 ,  H04B10/04

CPC classification number: H04B17/101 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04B17/26 ,  H04B17/309

Abstract: Methods, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for monitoring operating parameters and/or generating status indications associated with electronic device operation are disclosed. The method can include (i) monitoring a first operating parameter related to operation of the electronic device to determine a first parameter value, (ii) calculating a difference between the first parameter value and a predetermined value for the first operating parameter, (iii) monitoring a second operating parameter on which thresholds for operational warnings and/or alarms are based to determine a second parameter value, (iv) updating or changing the thresholds based on a predetermined change or event in the second parameter value, (v) comparing the difference to the updated or changed thresholds, and (vi) generating a corresponding one of the operational warnings and/or alarms when the difference crosses at least one of the thresholds in a predetermined direction.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于监视与电子设备操作有关的操作参数和/或生成状态指示的方法，结构，电路和/或系统。 该方法可以包括（i）监测与电子设备的操作相关的第一操作参数以确定第一参数值，（ii）计算第一参数值和第一操作参数的预定值之间的差值，（iii） 监测基于操作警告和/或警报的阈值的第二操作参数以确定第二参数值;（iv）基于第二参数值中的预定改变或事件来更新或改变阈值;（v） 与更新或改变的阈值的差异，以及（vi）当差异在预定方向上跨越至少一个阈值时，产生操作警告和/或警报中的对应的一个。

公开(公告)号：US09391718B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13684047

申请日：2012-11-21

Applicant: Todd Rope ,  Mark Heimbuch

Inventor： Todd Rope ,  Mark Heimbuch

IPC: H04B10/40 ,  H04B17/00 ,  H04B17/10 ,  H04B17/309 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04B17/26

CPC classification number: H04B17/101 ,  H04B17/23 ,  H04B17/26 ,  H04B17/309

Abstract: Methods, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for monitoring operating parameters and/or generating status indications associated with electronic device operation are disclosed. The method can include (i) monitoring a first operating parameter related to operation of the electronic device to determine a first parameter value, (ii) calculating a difference between the first parameter value and a predetermined value for the first operating parameter, (iii) monitoring a second operating parameter on which thresholds for operational warnings and/or alarms are based to determine a second parameter value, (iv) updating or changing the thresholds based on a predetermined change or event in the second parameter value, (v) comparing the difference to the updated or changed thresholds, and (vi) generating a corresponding one of the operational warnings and/or alarms when the difference crosses at least one of the thresholds in a predetermined direction.

公开(公告)号：US09028155B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-12

申请号：US13563682

申请日：2012-07-31

Applicant: Zili Wang ,  Wayne Wainwright ,  Mark Heimbuch

Inventor： Zili Wang ,  Wayne Wainwright ,  Mark Heimbuch

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4284 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: An optical module housing that may be easily seated, locked in and removed from a socket, thereby reducing or eliminating potential damage to the module and socket, and methods for making and using the housing are disclosed. The module housing generally includes a chassis, one or more pivots attached to the chassis, a latch configured to secure the housing in a corresponding slot when in a locked position, a slider configured to be in contact with and/or connected to the latch and to move the latch relative to the chassis, the latch and/or the slider being configured to move on and/or around the pivot(s) and a handle configured to be in contact with and/or connected to the slider such that when the handle moves from a first position to a second position, the slider and latch move to the locked and/or an unlocked positions.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光学模块壳体，其可以容易地安置，锁定并从插座中移除，从而减少或消除对模块和插座的潜在损害，以及制造和使用壳体的方法。 模块壳体通常包括底盘，附接到底盘的一个或多个枢轴，配置成当处于锁定位置时将壳体固定在相应的狭槽中的闩锁，配置成与闩锁接触和/或连接到闩锁的滑块 将闩锁相对于底盘移动，闩锁和/或滑块被配置为在枢轴上和/或周围移动，以及构造成与滑块接触和/或连接到滑块的手柄，使得当 手柄从第一位置移动到第二位置，滑块和闩锁移动到锁定和/或解锁位置。

公开(公告)号：US08879909B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13455937

申请日：2012-04-25

Applicant: Mark Heimbuch ,  Mohammad Azadeh

Inventor： Mark Heimbuch ,  Mohammad Azadeh

IPC: H04B10/08

CPC classification number: H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/0799

Abstract: A circuit, optical transceiver and/or methods for using the same may be useful for determining average power, extinction ratio, and/or modulation amplitude when monitoring an optical transceiver and/or optical network. The circuit generally comprises a photodiode configured to generate a first current responsive to an optical signal, a current mirror coupled to a first terminal of the photodiode, and a detector coupled to a second terminal of the photodiode. The current mirror is configured to produce a second current equal to or proportional to the first current, and the detector is configured to determine a power or amplitude of the optical signal. Further, the present scheme may communicate information using a low speed signal superimposed on or combined with the relatively high speed optical signal.

Abstract translation: 用于在监视光收发器和/或光网络时确定平均功率，消光比和/或调制幅度的电路，光收发器和/或其使用方法可能是有用的。 电路通常包括被配置为产生响应于光信号的第一电流的光电二极管，耦合到光电二极管的第一端的电流镜，以及耦合到光电二极管的第二端的检测器。 电流镜被配置为产生等于或与第一电流成比例的第二电流，并且检测器被配置为确定光信号的功率或幅度。 此外，本方案可以使用叠加在相对高速光信号上或与其组合的低速信号来传送信息。

公开(公告)号：US09054813B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-09

申请号：US13824340

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Near Margalit ,  Mark Heimbuch ,  Sheng Zhong Zhang

Inventor： Near Margalit ,  Mark Heimbuch ,  Sheng Zhong Zhang

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/50 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04J14/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/506 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4087 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04J14/00

Abstract: A multi-channel optical transmitter generally includes a first light source configured to emit light of a first wavelength, a second light source configured to emit light of a second wavelength, a first modulator configured to modulate the light of the first wavelength, and a second modulator configured to modulate the light of the second wavelength. The first modulator has a first anode and a first cathode, and the second modulator has a second anode and a second cathode electrically isolated from the first anode and the first cathode. The modulators (and optionally the light sources) are on a common substrate. A method of transmitting optical signals generally includes modulating light emitted from a first light source using a first modulator, and modulating light emitted from a second light source using a second modulator, where the first modulator receives a first modulation signal, and the second modulator receives a second modulation signal electrically isolated from the first modulation signal.

Abstract translation: 多通道光发射器通常包括被配置为发射第一波长的光的第一光源，被配置为发射第二波长的光的第二光源，被配置为调制第一波长的光的第一调制器，以及第二光源 调制器被配置为调制第二波长的光。 第一调制器具有第一阳极和第一阴极，并且第二调制器具有与第一阳极和第一阴极电隔离的第二阳极和第二阴极。 调制器（以及可选的光源）在公共衬底上。 传输光信号的方法通常包括使用第一调制器调制从第一光源发出的光，以及使用第二调制器调制从第二光源发射的光，其中第一调制器接收第一调制信号，并且第二调制器接收 与第一调制信号电隔离的第二调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US08964804B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13820102

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Mark Heimbuch ,  Near Margalit

Inventor： Mark Heimbuch ,  Near Margalit

IPC: H01S3/10 ,  H01S5/343 ,  H01S5/062 ,  H01S5/0625 ,  H01S5/347 ,  H01S5/068

CPC classification number: H01S5/343 ,  G02F1/025 ,  G02F2001/0155 ,  H01S5/0265 ,  H01S5/0612 ,  H01S5/06213 ,  H01S5/06251 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/1014 ,  H01S5/106 ,  H01S5/34306 ,  H01S5/347

Abstract: A modulated laser system generally includes a light emission region, a modulation region having a plurality of semiconductive layers, at least one of which includes a quantum well layer having a variable energy bandgap, and an isolation region separating the light emission region and the modulation region. The laser may be an electro-absorption modulated laser, the light emission region may include a distributed feedback laser, and the modulation region may include an electro-absorption modulator. The laser may be manufactured by forming a lower semiconductive buffer layer on a substrate, an active layer including one or more quantum well layers having the variable energy bandgap on or above the lower semiconductive buffer layer, an upper semiconductive buffer layer on or above the active layer, a contact layer on or above the upper semiconductive buffer layer, and an isolation region separating the light emission region and the modulation region.

Abstract translation: 调制激光系统通常包括发光区域，具有多个半导体层的调制区域，其中至少一个包括具有可变能带隙的量子阱层，以及分离发光区域和调制区域的隔离区域 。 激光器可以是电吸收调制激光器，发光区域可以包括分布式反馈激光器，并且调制区域可以包括电吸收调制器。 可以通过在衬底上形成下半导体缓冲层来制造激光器，活性层包括在下半导体缓冲层上或上方具有可变能带隙的一个或多个量子阱层，活性层上或上方的上半导电缓冲层 层，上半导体缓冲层上或上方的接触层，以及分离发光区域和调制区域的隔离区域。

公开(公告)号：US20150030339A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-29

申请号：US13824340

申请日：2013-03-13

Applicant: Near Margalit ,  Mark Heimbuch ,  Sheng Zhong Zhang

Inventor： Near Margalit ,  Mark Heimbuch ,  Sheng Zhong Zhang

IPC: H04B10/50 ,  H04B10/516

CPC classification number: H04B10/506 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/4012 ,  H01S5/4087 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/516 ,  H04J14/00

Abstract: A multi-channel optical transmitter generally includes a first light source configured to emit light of a first wavelength, a second light source configured to emit light of a second wavelength, a first modulator configured to modulate the light of the first wavelength, and a second modulator configured to modulate the light of the second wavelength. The first modulator has a first anode and a first cathode, and the second modulator has a second anode and a second cathode electrically isolated from the first anode and the first cathode. The modulators (and optionally the light sources) are on a common substrate. A method of transmitting optical signals generally includes modulating light emitted from a first light source using a first modulator, and modulating light emitted from a second light source using a second modulator, where the first modulator receives a first modulation signal, and the second modulator receives a second modulation signal electrically isolated from the first modulation signal.

Abstract translation: 多通道光发射机通常包括被配置为发射第一波长的光的第一光源，被配置为发射第二波长的光的第二光源，被配置为调制第一波长的光的第一调制器，以及第二光源 调制器被配置为调制第二波长的光。 第一调制器具有第一阳极和第一阴极，并且第二调制器具有与第一阳极和第一阴极电隔离的第二阳极和第二阴极。 调制器（以及可选的光源）在公共衬底上。 传输光信号的方法通常包括使用第一调制器调制从第一光源发出的光，以及使用第二调制器调制从第二光源发射的光，其中第一调制器接收第一调制信号，并且第二调制器接收 与第一调制信号电隔离的第二调制信号。

公开(公告)号：US08939658B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-27

申请号：US13752747

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: Mark Heimbuch ,  Wayne Wainwright

Inventor： Mark Heimbuch ,  Wayne Wainwright

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4273 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/4292

Abstract: A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver includes a casing configured to accommodate optical and electrical devices. During normal operation, the casing is connected to a switchboard via a connector in the switchboard, and the optical devices are outside the switchboard, thereby exposing optical devices sensitive to high temperature to the outside air, reducing the operational temperature of the optical device portion relative to the heated portion inside the switchboard. Thus, the present SFP optical transceiver advantageously improves operational performance and extends the life of the device. Also, the present SFP optical transceiver having the optical device portion outside the switchboard advantageously improves the cooling performance for the optical device portion.

Abstract translation: 小型可插拔（SFP）光收发器包括配置成容纳光学和电气设备的外壳。 在正常运行中，壳体通过配电板中的连接器连接到配电板，光学装置在配电板外部，从而将对高温敏感的光学装置暴露在外部空气中，降低了光学器件部分相对的工作温度 到配电板内的加热部分。 因此，本SFP光收发器有利地提高了操作性能并延长了设备的使用寿命。 此外，具有在配电板外部的光学装置部分的本SFP光收发器有利地提高了光学装置部分的冷却性能。

公开(公告)号：US09157791B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US13824165

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Mark Heimbuch ,  E-Min Chou

Inventor： Mark Heimbuch ,  E-Min Chou

IPC: G01J1/04 ,  H01L25/00

CPC classification number: G01J1/0411 ,  G01J3/021 ,  G01J2003/1217 ,  G02B6/29367 ,  G02B6/2938 ,  G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4227 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/0002

Abstract: A multi-channel optical device and method of making the same are disclosed. The optical device includes a plurality of detectors on a detector mounting substrate, and a corresponding plurality of lenses on an interior surface of the optical device. Each detector detects light having a unique center wavelength. Each center wavelength corresponds to a channel of the optical device. Each lens focuses light towards a corresponding detector. Each detector has a location corresponding to a focal point of the light focused by a corresponding lens. The method of making the optical device includes placing lenses on a surface of the optical device housing, transmitting light having a plurality of center wavelengths through the lenses, determining locations on a detector mounting substrate where each light beam is focused by a lens, and placing a detector at each location.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种多通道光学器件及其制造方法。 光学装置在检测器安装基板上包括多个检测器，以及在光学器件的内表面上的对应的多个透镜。 每个检测器检测具有独特中心波长的光。 每个中心波长对应于光学装置的通道。 每个镜头将光线对准相应的检测器。 每个检测器具有对应于由相应透镜聚焦的光的焦点的位置。 制造光学装置的方法包括将透镜放置在光学装置壳体的表面上，透射通过透镜的具有多个中心波长的光，确定检测器安装基板上的位置，其中每个光束被透镜聚焦，并且放置 每个位置的检测器。