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Semiconductor laser device, semiconductor laser array device and optical fiber transmission system

US6546034B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 27, 2000
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 27, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/2224
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A semiconductor laser device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first cladding region on one side of the semiconductor substrate, an active layer region, and a second cladding region disposed on an opposite side of the semiconductor substrate. The active layer region is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the second cladding region. A first semiconductor region is provided on either side of the active layer region in parallel with a traveling direction of light in the active layer region and has an electric resistance higher than that of the active layer region and a refractive index higher than that of the semiconductor substrate. An insulative or semi-insulative second semiconductor region is formed between the first semiconductor region and part of the second cladding region. A first electrode and a second electrode are provided for injecting a current into the active layer region.

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