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Method of manufacturing a laser source with stamped support

US4411057A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1981
Grant dateOct 25, 1983
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S29/037
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to laser sources using a semiconductor chip from which the radiation is collected by an optical fiber. In accordance with the invention there is provided a laser source in which the support for the semiconductor chip and the optical fiber is metallic. The support is stamped with an impression comprising a seat for the semiconductor chip and at least one groove for accommodating the optical fiber. The invention is applicable to radiation sources used in optical telecommunication systems.

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