Dynamic optical demultiplexer/multiplexer formed within a PLC
    1.
    发明申请
    Dynamic optical demultiplexer/multiplexer formed within a PLC 有权
    在PLC内形成的动态光解复用器/多路复用器

    公开(公告)号:US20050018965A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-01-27

    申请号:US10878935

    申请日:2004-06-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/34 H04J14/02 G02B6/28

    CPC分类号: G02B6/12019 H04J14/02

    摘要: A demultiplexer/multiplexer is disclosed wherein an arrayed waveguide grating having a reflector at an end includes selectable signal path blockers. The arrayed waveguide device has a common input/output port for launching radiation in the form of an input signal having n wavelengths therein and for receiving back via the reflector at the input/output port a selected channel of the input signal. In operation a multiplexed signal have n channels is launched therein and a selected channel is output for analysis or further processing.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种解复用器/多路复用器,其中在一端具有反射器的阵列波导光栅包括可选择的信号路径阻挡器。 阵列波导器件具有用于以其中具有n个波长的输入信号的形式发射辐射的公共输入/输出端口,并且用于经由反射器在输入/输出端口处接收输入信号的选定通道的反射。 在操作中,多路复用信号在其中发射n个信道,并且输出所选择的信道用于分析或进一步处理。

    Optical performance monitor
    2.
    发明申请
    Optical performance monitor 失效
    光学性能监视器

    公开(公告)号:US20050031259A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-10

    申请号:US10896779

    申请日:2004-07-22

    IPC分类号: G02B6/26

    CPC分类号: H04B10/0795 G02B6/12019

    摘要: An apparatus for monitoring an input optical signal at a plurality of distinct optical frequencies is disclosed wherein a demultiplexing arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) having a plurality of M>1 Vernier input ports is disposed between an optical switch and a photodiode array coupled to the output ports of the AWG. In operation, the optical switch sequentially provides the input optical signal into each of the Vernier ports, and signals detected by photodiodes are stored in a memory unit. The apparatus is capable of monitoring the input optical signal with a frequency step which is M times smaller than a frequency spacing between the AWG transmission bands, and obtain M frequency-resolved readings from each photodiode.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控多个不同光频率的输入光信号的装置,其中具有多个M> 1游标输入端口的解复用阵列波导光栅(AWG)被布置在光开关和耦合到输出端的光电二极管阵列之间 特设工作组的港口。 在操作中,光开关顺序地将输入光信号提供给每个游标端口,并且由光电二极管检测的信号被存储在存储器单元中。 该装置能够以比AWG传输频带之间的频率间隔小M倍的频率步长来监测输入光信号,并且从每个光电二极管获得M个频率分辨的读数。

    Dynamic optical demultiplexer/multiplexer formed within a PLC
    3.
    发明授权
    Dynamic optical demultiplexer/multiplexer formed within a PLC 有权
    在PLC内形成的动态光解复用器/多路复用器

    公开(公告)号:US07106930B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-09-12

    申请号:US10878935

    申请日:2004-06-28

    IPC分类号: G02B6/34

    CPC分类号: G02B6/12019 H04J14/02

    摘要: A demultiplexer/multiplexer is disclosed wherein an arrayed waveguide grating having a reflector at an end includes selectable signal path blockers. The arrayed waveguide device has a common input/output port for launching radiation in the form of an input signal having n wavelengths therein and for receiving back via the reflector at the input/output port a selected channel of the input signal. In operation a multiplexed signal have n channels is launched therein and a selected channel is output for analysis or further processing.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种解复用器/多路复用器,其中在一端具有反射器的阵列波导光栅包括可选择的信号路径阻挡器。 阵列波导器件具有用于以其中具有n个波长的输入信号的形式发射辐射的公共输入/输出端口,并且用于经由反射器在输入/输出端口处接收输入信号的选定通道的反射。 在操作中,多路复用信号在其中发射n个信道,并且输出所选择的信道用于分析或进一步处理。

    Optical performance monitor
    4.
    发明授权
    Optical performance monitor 失效
    光学性能监视器

    公开(公告)号:US07035505B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-25

    申请号:US10896779

    申请日:2004-07-22

    IPC分类号: G02B6/28 H04B10/00

    CPC分类号: H04B10/0795 G02B6/12019

    摘要: An apparatus for monitoring an input optical signal at a plurality of distinct optical frequencies is disclosed wherein a demultiplexing arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) having a plurality of M>1 Vernier input ports is disposed between an optical switch and a photodiode array coupled to the output ports of the AWG. In operation, the optical switch sequentially provides the input optical signal into each of the Vernier ports, and signals detected by photodiodes are stored in a memory unit. The apparatus is capable of monitoring the input optical signal with a frequency step which is M times smaller than a frequency spacing between the AWG transmission bands, and obtain M frequency-resolved readings from each photodiode.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于监控多个不同光频率的输入光信号的装置,其中具有多个M> 1游标输入端口的解复用阵列波导光栅(AWG)被布置在光开关和耦合到输出端的光电二极管阵列之间 特设工作组的港口。 在操作中,光开关顺序地将输入光信号提供给每个游标端口,并且由光电二极管检测的信号被存储在存储器单元中。 该装置能够以比AWG传输频带之间的频率间隔小M倍的频率步长来监测输入光信号,并且从每个光电二极管获得M个频率分辨的读数。

    Chromatic dispersion compensation in waveguide arrays
    5.
    发明授权
    Chromatic dispersion compensation in waveguide arrays 失效
    波导阵列中的色散补偿

    公开(公告)号:US06882778B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-04-19

    申请号:US10412856

    申请日:2003-04-14

    IPC分类号: G02B6/34

    摘要: A flat-top arrayed waveguide grating with a Hyper-Gaussian distribution function and a modified sinc design exhibits a very low chromatic dispersion, low loss and requires a relatively small number of waveguides. Controlled loss is introduced into certain waveguides of the array by creating gaps (unguided regions) between the waveguides to produce a desired predetermined amplitude distribution. The gaps are preferably arranged in the middle of the array.

    摘要翻译: 具有超高斯分布函数和改进的sinc设计的平顶阵列波导光栅表现出非常低的色散,低损耗并且需要相对较少数量的波导。 通过在波导之间产生间隙(非导向区域)以产生期望的预定幅度分布,将受控损耗引入到阵列的某些波导中。 间隙优选地布置在阵列的中间。

    Planar lightwave circuit variable optical attenuator
    6.
    发明申请
    Planar lightwave circuit variable optical attenuator 有权
    平面光波电路可变光衰减器

    公开(公告)号:US20050135728A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-23

    申请号:US11015223

    申请日:2004-12-17

    摘要: The invention relates to a variable optical attenuator constructed as a Mach Zehnder planar lightwave circuit, particularly including a channel waveguide support structure for heat isolation and stress relief to reduce polarization dependent loss (PDL) and power consumption in the device. Power reduction trenches comprise longitudinal segments having small stress relief pillars of cladding material left in between them in the etching process. The waveguides of the MZI are supported by a main pillar structure and integral stress relief pillars which remain after removal of the trenches. The waveguide is surrounded by air on three sides for improved heat isolation. The performance of the present invention shows substantial improvement in PDL and extinction ratio over the prior art continuous trench design, and also, to a smaller degree, over the case where power reduction trenches are not used at all. Segmented trenches appear to allow for the lowest stress on the two waveguide arms of all the cases including no trench and trenched devices.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及一种构成马赫曾德平面光波回路的可变光衰减器,特别是包括用于隔热和应力释放的通道波导支撑结构,以减少器件中的偏振相关损耗(PDL)和功耗。 功率减小沟槽包括在蚀刻工艺中在它们之间具有小的应力消除柱的包层材料的纵向段。 MZI的波导由主柱结构和消除沟槽后保留的积分应力消除柱支撑。 波导三面被空气包围,以改善热隔离。 与现有技术的连续沟槽设计相比,本发明的性能显示出PDL和消光比的显着改善,并且在更少的程度上,在完全不使用功率降低沟槽的情况下。 分段沟槽似乎允许在所有情况下的两个波导臂上的最小应力,包括没有沟槽和沟槽的器件。

    Planar circuit optimization
    7.
    发明申请
    Planar circuit optimization 有权
    平面电路优化

    公开(公告)号:US20050031968A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-10

    申请号:US10736295

    申请日:2003-12-15

    CPC分类号: G03F7/70466 G03F1/50 G03F1/70

    摘要: The present application relates to a method of fabricating planar circuits using a photolithographic mask set, to the photolithographic mask set, and to a planar circuit fabricated with the photolithographic mask set. The instant invention involves separating a photolithographic mask into two parts, namely, a master mask and one or more slave masks. The master mask and the one or more slave masks form a photolithographic mask set that is used iteratively to fabricate the planar circuits. In particular, the master mask is used as a template to provide the general layout for the planar circuit, while each slave mask is varied to tune and/or tailor the planar circuit. Since only a small portion of the planar circuit is redesigned and/or rewritten as a new mask (i.e., the slave mask), the instant invention provides a simple and cost effective method for optimizing planar circuits. Furthermore, since most mask errors will originate from the master mask, the instant invention provides an efficient method of correcting errors on planar circuits using the one or more slave masks.

    摘要翻译: 本申请涉及使用光刻掩模组,光刻掩模组以及用光刻掩模组制造的平面电路来制造平面电路的方法。 本发明涉及将光刻掩模分为两部分,即主掩模和一个或多个从属掩模。 主掩模和一个或多个从属掩模形成用于迭代地制造平面电路的光刻掩模组。 特别地,主掩模用作模板以提供用于平面电路的总体布局,而每个从屏蔽被改变以调谐和/或定制平面电路。 由于只有一小部分平面电路被重新设计和/或重写为新的掩模(即,从属掩模),本发明提供了一种用于优化平面电路的简单且成本有效的方法。 此外,由于大多数掩模错误将源自主掩模,本发明提供了使用一个或多个从属掩码来校正平面电路上的误差的有效方法。

    Tunable optical filter
    8.
    发明授权
    Tunable optical filter 有权
    可调滤光片

    公开(公告)号:US08340523B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-25

    申请号:US12390056

    申请日:2009-02-20

    IPC分类号: H04J14/02

    摘要: A tunable PLC optical filter having sequentially connected thermally tunable Mach-Zehnder (MZ) interferometers is described. The MZ interferometers, having free spectral ranges matching ITU frequency grid spacing, are tuned so as to have a common passband centered on the frequency of the signal being selected, while having at least one of the stopbands centered on any other ITU frequency. Any other optical channel that may be present at any other ITU frequency is suppressed as a result. The PLC chip, including a zero-dispersion lattice-filter interleaver stage, a switchable fine-resolution stage and, or a retroreflector for double passing the filter, is packaged into a hot-pluggable XFP transceiver package. A compensation heater is used to keep constant the amount of heat applied to the PLC chip inside the XFP package, so as to lessen temperature variations upon tuning of the PLC optical filter.

    摘要翻译: 描述了具有顺序连接的可热调谐的马赫 - 曾德(MZ)干涉仪的可调谐PLC光学滤波器。 具有与ITU频率格栅间隔相匹配的自由频谱范围的MZ干涉仪被调谐,以具有以所选信号的频率为中心的公共通带,同时具有以任何其它ITU频率为中心的至少一个阻带。 因此可能会抑制任何其他ITU频率出现的任何其他光信道。 包括零色散格子滤波器交错器级,可切换精细分辨率级和用于双通过滤波器的后向反射器的PLC芯片被封装成可热插拔的XFP收发器封装。 使用补偿加热器来保持施加到XFP封装内的PLC芯片的热量,以便在调节PLC滤光器时降低温度变化。

    Scanning Spectrometer With Multiple Photodetectors
    10.
    发明申请
    Scanning Spectrometer With Multiple Photodetectors 有权
    具有多个光电探测器的扫描光谱仪

    公开(公告)号:US20090046288A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-19

    申请号:US12189993

    申请日:2008-08-12

    IPC分类号: G01J3/28

    摘要: A scanning optical spectrometer with a detector array is disclosed, in which position of focused spot of light at the input of a dispersive element such as arrayed waveguide grating (AWG) with a slab input, is scanned using a micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) tiltable micromirror so as to make the dispersed spectrum of light scan over the detector array coupled to the AWG. Sub-spectra recorded using individual detectors are concatenated by a processor unit to obtain the spectrum of input light.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种具有检测器阵列的扫描光谱仪,其中使用微机电(MEMS)扫描在诸如具有板输入的阵列波导光栅(AWG)等分散元件的输入处的聚焦光点的位置 )可倾斜微镜,以便使光的分散光谱扫描耦合到AWG的检测器阵列。 使用各个检测器记录的子光谱由处理器单元连接以获得输入光的光谱。