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Wavelength-controlled semiconductor laser device

US8345719B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2009
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/18347
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A semiconductor laser device comprising a laser diode with an integrated photodiode, wherein one of the components of the laser diode with the integrated photodiode is also used for heating the laser diode. A simpler design of a wavelength-controlled semiconductor laser is thus obtained.

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