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Power monitoring device and transmitter having same

US9559493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 2015
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2224/48091
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A power monitoring device includes: a silicon support layer being attached to a PCB board; a glass layer disposed above the silicon support layer; at least one sensing element disposed on the glass layer; and at least one metal pad disposed on the glass layer. The sensing element is suspended over a laser element that is attached to the PCB board and configured for sensing light directed thereto that is emitted by the laser element. A cavity is defined in the silicon support layer and configured for accommodating the laser element. A transmitter that includes the power monitoring device is also provided.

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