Narrow band tunable filter with integrated detector
US7009680B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2203/06
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A polarization insensitive narrowband tunable filter utilizes an active liquid crystal cell to change the index of refraction and tuning of a waveguide resonant filter employing a nanostructured waveguide grating and polarization beam splitters to independently channel and convert S- and P-polarization states into optically and geometrically parallel beams which pass through the device. A multi-pixel configuration offers extended tuning range by employing a 1×N optical switch or splitter and N tunable pixel-filters each having offset center frequency enabling the tuning range of one pixel to partially overlap another pixel rendering the device and 1×N switch or splitter capable of scanning pixels to yield an expanded continuous tuning range mode. Optional features of the present invention include deposited photodetectors, deposited metal gasket moisture barrier, deposited spacer layer with high cell gap tolerance, a deposited thermal sensor and heater and related temperature compensation control schemes.
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