Three-dimensional co-axial linear photonic switch
US10854771B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10121
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Techniques, systems, and devices are disclosed that relate to coaxial photoconductive switch modules. The coaxial photoconductive switch may include an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a photoconductive material positioned between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. The inner conductor, the outer conductor, and the photoconductive material have a predetermined height. A bias voltage may be applied between the inner conductor and the outer conductor. When light of a predetermined wavelength and a predetermined intensity is incident on the photoconductive material, the photoconductive material may break down allowing a current to flow through the photoconductive material between the inner conductor and the outer conductor.
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