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Pinned dynamic electro-optical phase shifter

US9454023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 4, 2015
Grant dateSep 27, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 4, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/2255
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A semiconductor electro-optical phase shifter may include a substrate, an optical waveguide segment (12) formed on the substrate, and first and second zones of opposite conductivity types configured to form a first bipolar junction perpendicular to the substrate. The phase shifter may also include a dynamic control structure configured to reverse bias the first junction and a static control structure configured to direct a quiescent current in the second zone, parallel to the first junction.

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