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Methods for incorporating a control structure within a vertical cavity surface emitting laser device cavity

US12362541B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2021
Grant dateJul 15, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2304/04
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of incorporating a control structure within a VCSEL device cavity using a multiphase growth sequence includes forming a first mirror over a substrate, forming an active region over the first mirror, forming a spacer on a surface of the active region, forming a control structure on a surface of the spacer, and forming a second mirror over the control structure. The active region and the spacer are formed using a molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) process during an MBE phase of the multiphase growth sequence. The second mirror is formed using a metal-organic chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD) process during an MOCVD phase of the multiphase growth sequence. The control structure is formed using a chemical etching process during a transition period between the MBE phase and the MOCVD phase of the multiphase growth sequence.

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