Integrated circuit optical signal emitters
US7501747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J65/048
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described for integrated circuit optical signal emitters. A method includes emitting an optical signal from a gas plasma that is RF inductively coupled to an integrated circuit including a gas plasma discharge device having an inductive coil. Emitting includes magnetically energizing the inductive coil with the integrated circuit to induce a discharge from the gas plasma.
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