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Integrated surface-emitting laser and modulator device

US6459716B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2001
Grant dateOct 1, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/0267
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated surface emitting laser and modulator device is disclosed that includes a detector for monitoring the optical power output of the laser and another detector for monitoring an extinction ratio of the modulator. A cleave physically and electrically separates the laser from the modulator device. The device has a collimating lens disposed on a top surface.

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