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Method of making a tunable laser source with integrated optical amplifier

US6654400B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 12, 2000
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/5018
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of making a diode laser assembly provides a substrate. An epitaxial structure is formed on the substrate. Different areas of the epitaxial structure have different optical properties. A laser, a modulator and a coupler are formed in the epitaxial structure.

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