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Method and apparatus for manufacturing a transistor-outline (TO) can having a ceramic header

US7176436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2003
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4206
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A transponder comprises a first TO having a first insulating base, a photodetector mounted on a first side of the first insulating base, and a metal cap hermetically sealed to the first side of the first insulating base to enclose the photodetector. The transponder also comprises a second TO can having a second insulating base, a light generation device mounted on a first side of the second insulating base, and a metal cap hermetically sealed to the first side of the second insulating base to enclose the light generation device. In one embodiment, the transponder operates at 10 GB/s.

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