公开(公告)号：EP1415417A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：EP01991285.6

申请日：2001-12-13

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： KORN, Jeffrey, A. ,  ATIA, Walid, A.

IPC: H04B10/08 ,  H04J14/02 ,  G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B26/001 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29385 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04J14/02 ,  H04J14/0221 ,  H04J14/0227 ,  H04J14/0241

Abstract: A scanning optical monitoring system and method are appropriate for high speed scanning of a WDM signal band. The system and method are able to identify dropped channels or, more generally, discrepancies between the determined or detected channel inventory and a perpetual inventory for the WDM signal, which perpetual inventory specifies the channels that should be present in the WDM signal assuming proper operation of the network. The system includes a tunable optical filter (110) that scans a pass band across a signal band of a WDM signal (10) to generate a filtered signal (114). A photodetector (116) then generates an electrical signal (118) in response to this filtered signal. A decision circuit (130) compares the electrical signal to a threshold and a controller (150), which is responsive to the decision circuit, inventories the channels in the WDM signal (10).

公开(公告)号：EP1217405A2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-26

申请号：EP01126219.3

申请日：2001-11-05

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Korn, Jeffrey A. ,  Whitney, Peter S. ,  Flanders, Dale C.

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G01M11/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4216 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4203 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4227 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4248 ,  G02B6/4271

Abstract: A system and process for tuning the polarisation extinction ratio (PER) of an optoelectronic system during and/or after its manufacture includes fixtures (104) that allow for the axial rotation of the polarization-maintaining optical fiber (106) relative to the optical system after the optical fiber has been installed in the system. This allows compensation due to the degradation in the PER ratio of the optical systems that results from mechanical stresses placed on the fiber (106) during the manufacture of the systems or misalignment between the fiber (106) and chip axes.

Abstract translation: 用于调整光电子系统在其制造期间和/或之后的偏振消光比（PER）的系统和过程包括允许偏振保持光纤（106）相对于光学系统的轴向旋转的固定装置（104） 光纤已安装在系统中之后。 这允许由于在制造系统期间放置在光纤（106）上的机械应力或光纤（106）和芯片轴之间的未对准而导致的光学系统的PER比的降低导致补偿。

公开(公告)号：EP1213261A2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-12

申请号：EP01129115.0

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Miller, Michael F. ,  Schmidt, Martin A.

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/00

CPC classification number: B81B3/001 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  Y10S977/891

Abstract: An electrostatically driven optical membrane comprises a support structure and a membrane structure separated from the support structure by an electrostatic cavity. Stiction plugs are formed in the membrane structure. The plugs extend from a surface of the membrane. In one implementation, the plugs are hollow to allow a subsequent release process in which the sacrificial layer is removed.

Abstract translation: 静电驱动的光学膜包括支撑结构和在静电空腔由从支撑结构分离的膜结构。 静摩擦塞形成在膜结构。 该插头在所述膜的一个表面延伸。 在一个实现中，插塞是中空的，以允许在其中牺牲层被去除的随后的释放过程。

公开(公告)号：EP1211827A2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-05

申请号：EP01128247.2

申请日：2001-11-28

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Flanders, Dale C.

IPC: H04B10/17 ,  H04B10/08 ,  H04J14/02

CPC classification number: G01J3/08

Abstract: An optical spectrum analyzer includes an integrated beam switch array (136). As a result, a single spectrum detector (138) can be amortized across multiple optical links with pigtails (110) transmitting the optical signals from separate optical links. The switch array (136) provides one of the optical signals as an input signal to the optical spectrum detector (138).

Abstract translation: 光谱分析仪包括在集成光束开关阵列（136）。 其结果是，一个单一的频谱检测（138）可以在多个光学链路摊销的辫子（110）发送从单独的光学链路的光信号。 开关阵列（136）提供的光信号作为输入到信号到光频谱检测（138）中的一个。

公开(公告)号：EP2936629A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-28

申请号：EP13821584.3

申请日：2013-12-20

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  JOHNSON, Bartley C.

IPC: H01S5/04 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H01S5/50 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/024

CPC classification number: H01S5/068 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  H01L33/005 ,  H01S5/02204 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/0222 ,  H01S5/02224 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/02288 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/041 ,  H01S5/06 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H01S5/18305 ,  H01S5/18341 ,  H01S5/18358 ,  H01S5/18366 ,  H01S5/18375

Abstract: A microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-tunable vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL) in which the MEMS mirror is a bonded to the active region. This allows for a separate electrostatic cavity, that is outside the laser's optical resonant cavity. Moreover, the use of this cavity configuration allows the MEMS mirror to be tuned by pulling the mirror away from the active region. This reduces the risk of snap down. Moreover, since the MEMS mirror is now bonded to the active region, much wider latitude is available in the technologies that are used to fabricate the MEMS mirror. This is preferably deployed as a swept source in an optical coherence tomography (OCT) system.

公开(公告)号：EP2659222A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-06

申请号：EP11808765.9

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  MURDZA, Randal

IPC: G01B9/02

Abstract: An optical detector system comprises a hermetic optoelectronic package, an optical bench installed within the optoelectronic package, a balanced detector system installed on the optical bench. The balanced detector system includes at least two optical detectors that receive interference signals. An electronic amplifier system installed within the optoelectronic package amplifies an output of at least two optical detectors. Also disclosed is an integrated optical coherence tomography system. Embodiments are provided in which the amplifiers, typically transimpedance amplifiers, are closely integrated with the optical detectors that detect the interference signals from the interferometer. Further embodiments are provided in which the interferometer but also preferably its detectors are integrated together on a common optical bench. Systems that have little or no optical fiber can thus be implemented.

公开(公告)号：EP2473838A2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-11

申请号：EP10757329.7

申请日：2010-09-03

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  ATIA, Walid A. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E.

IPC: G01N21/47

CPC classification number: F21V9/00 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/0064 ,  H01S5/0078 ,  H01S5/02216 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/5018 ,  H01S5/5036 ,  H01S5/5063 ,  H01S2301/02

Abstract: An integrated swept wavelength optical source uses a narrowband filtered broadband signal, such as a filtered amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) signal, with an optical amplifier and tracking filter and/or self-tracking filter. This source comprises a micro optical bench, a source for generating broadband light, a first tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the broadband light from the broadband source to generate a narrowband tunable signal, an amplifier, installed on the bench, for amplifying the tunable signal, and possibly a second tunable Fabry Perot filter, installed on the bench, for spectrally filtering the amplified tunable signal from the amplifier. In a self-tracking arrangement, a single tunable filter both generates the narrowband signal and spectrally filters the amplified signal. In some examples, two-stage amplification is provided. The use of a single bench implementation yields a low cost high performance system.

公开(公告)号：EP2315999A2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-04

申请号：EP09747698.0

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： JOHNSON, Bartley, C. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C.

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01N21/47 ,  A61B5/00

CPC classification number: G01B9/02057 ,  A61B5/0066 ,  A61B5/0073 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/0205 ,  G01B9/02091 ,  G01B2290/70 ,  G01N21/4795

Abstract: Optical coherence tomography (OCT) probe and system designs are disclosed that minimize the effects of mechanical movement and strain to the probe to the OCT analysis. It also concerns optical designs that are robust against noise from the OCT laser source. Also integrated OCT system-probes are included that yield compact and robust electro-opto-mechanical systems along with polarization sensitive OCT systems.

Abstract translation: 公开了光学相干断层扫描（OCT）探针和系统设计，其最小化机械移动和应变对OCT分析的探针的影响。 它还涉及对来自OCT激光源的噪声具有鲁棒性的光学设计。 还包括集成的OCT系统探针，其产生紧凑且坚固的电光机械系统以及偏振敏感OCT系统。

公开(公告)号：EP2264415A2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-22

申请号：EP10184450.4

申请日：2004-10-13

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Atia, Walid A ,  Flanders, Dale C. ,  Kotidis, Petros ,  Kuznetsov, Mark E.

IPC: G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01J3/36 ,  B81B7/02 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02B6/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G01N21/255

Abstract: Integrated spectroscopy systems are disclosed. In some examples, integrated tunable detectors, using one or multiple Fabry-Perot tunable filters, are provided. Other examples use integrated tunable sources. The tunable source combines one or multiple diodes, such as superluminescent light emitting diodes (SLED), and a Fabry Perot tunable filter or etalon. The advantages associated with the use of the tunable etalon are that it can be small, relatively low power consumption device. For example, newer microelectrical mechanical system (MEMS) implementations of these devices make them the size of a chip. This increases their robustness and also their performance. In some examples, an isolator, amplifier, and/or reference system is further provided integrated.

Abstract translation: 公开了集成光谱系统。 在一些示例中，提供使用一个或多个法布里 - 珀罗可调谐滤波器的集成可调谐检测器。 其他示例使用集成的可调源。 可调谐源组合了一个或多个二极管，例如超发光发光二极管（SLED）和法布里·珀罗可调滤波器或标准具。 与使用可调谐标准具相关的优点是它可以是小的，相对较低的功耗设备。 例如，这些器件的较新的微电机械系统（MEMS）实现使其成为芯片的尺寸。 这增加了它们的稳健性和性能。 在一些示例中，还集成了隔离器，放大器和/或参考系统。

公开(公告)号：EP1864359A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-12

申请号：EP06735329.2

申请日：2006-02-17

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale C. ,  KUZNETSOV, Mark E. ,  ATIA, Walid A.

IPC: H01S3/105 ,  H01S5/14 ,  H01S3/08 ,  H01S3/106

CPC classification number: H01S3/08059 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S5/06 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146

Abstract: An external cavity laser has a mirror-based resonant tunable filter, such as a Fabry Perot tunable filter or Gires-Tournois interferometer tuning element, with the tunable filter being preferably used as a laser cavity mirror. A mirror-based resonant tunable filter is selected in which the spectral response in reflection has an angular dependence. A tilt scheme is used whereby by selecting an appropriate angle between the filter's nominal optical axis and the cavity optical axis, a narrowband peak spectral reflection is provided to the laser cavity. This tunable narrowband spectral reflection from the filter is used to lock and tune the laser output wavelength.

Abstract translation: 外腔激光器具有基于镜子的共振可调谐滤波器，例如法布里·珀罗可调谐滤波器或Gires-Tournois干涉仪调谐元件，其中可调谐滤波器优选地用作激光腔镜。 选择基于镜像的谐振可调谐滤波器，其中反射中的光谱响应具有角度依赖性。 使用倾斜方案，由此通过选择滤光器的标称光轴和腔光轴之间的适当角度，向激光腔提供窄带峰值光谱反射。 来自滤波器的可调窄带光谱反射用于锁定和调谐激光输出波长。