Integrated modulating retro-reflector
US7956347B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10F55/00
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel package that integrates components for a modulating retro reflector into a single package is disclosed according to various embodiments. According to some embodiments the package is configured to secure a retro reflector, a quantum well modulator and photodiode. In some embodiments, the package may include interconnects to surface mount to a circuit board. Such interconnects may be coupled with the photodiode and/or the quantum well modulator. In some embodiments, the package may be constructed of liquid crystal polymers and/or may include one or more windows.
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