Resonant optical device with a microheater
US9612458B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 18, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2203/585
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A resonant photonic device is provided. The device comprises an optical waveguiding element, such as an optical resonator, that includes a diode junction region, two signal terminals configured to apply a bias voltage across the junction region, and a heater laterally separated from the optical waveguiding element. A semiconductor electrical barrier element is juxtaposed to the heater. A metallic strip is electrically and thermally connected at one end to a signal terminal of the optical waveguiding element and thermally connected at another end to the barrier element.
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