SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT PROBE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING
    21.
    发明申请
    SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT PROBE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING 审中-公开
    硅光学OCT OCT医学成像探针

    公开(公告)号:WO2011091408A3

    公开(公告)日:2011-11-17

    申请号:PCT/US2011022375

    申请日:2011-01-25

    Abstract: An optical probe for emitting and/or receiving light within a body comprises an optical fiber that transmits and/or receives an optical signal, a silicon optical bench including a fiber groove running longitudinally that holds an optical fiber termination of the optical fiber and a reflecting surface that optically couples an endface of the optical fiber termination to a lateral side of the optical bench. The fiber groove is fabricated using silicon anisotropic etching techniques. Some examples use a housing around the optical bench that is fabricated using LIGA or other electroforming technology. A method for forming lens structure is also described that comprises forming a refractive lens in a first layer of a composite wafer material, such as SOI (silicon on insulator) wafers and forming an optical port through a backside of the composite wafer material along an optical axis of the refractive lens.

    Abstract translation: 用于在体内发射和/或接收光的光学探针包括传输和/或接收光信号的光纤,包括纵向延伸的光纤槽的硅光学台,其保持光纤的光纤端接和反射 表面,其将光纤端接件的端面光学耦合到光学平台的侧面。 使用硅各向异性蚀刻技术制造纤维槽。 一些例子使用使用LIGA或其他电铸技术制造的光学平台周围的外壳。 还描述了一种用于形成透镜结构的方法,其包括在诸如SOI(绝缘体上硅)晶片的复合晶片材料的第一层中形成折射透镜,并沿着光学器件通过复合晶片材料的背面形成光学端口 折射透镜的轴线。

    SILICON ON INSULATOR OPTICAL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR FABRY-PEROT MOEMS FILTER
    24.
    发明申请
    SILICON ON INSULATOR OPTICAL MEMBRANE STRUCTURE FOR FABRY-PEROT MOEMS FILTER 审中-公开
    绝缘子绝缘子光纤膜结构用于制造工艺过滤器

    公开(公告)号:WO0167157A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-28

    申请号:PCT/US0106853

    申请日:2001-03-01

    Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC

    CPC classification number: G01J3/26 G02B26/00 G02B26/001 G02B26/02

    Abstract: A process for fabricating an optical membrane device comprises providing a handle wafer and then oxidizing a surface of the handle wafer to form an insulating layer. A device wafer is then bonded to the handle wafer. An optical membrane structure is formed in this device wafer. The insulating layer is selectively removed to release the membrane structure. This device wafer can be manufactured from silicon wafer material. Such material typically has a low number of dislocations yielding a stable mechanical membrane structure. The insulating layer defines the electrical cavity across which electrical fields are established that are used to electrostatically deflect the membrane structure. The insulating layer is between 3 and 6 micrometers ( mu m) in thickness.

    Abstract translation: 一种制造光学膜装置的方法包括提供一个处理晶片,然后氧化该处理晶片的表面以形成绝缘层。 然后将器件晶片接合到处理晶片。 在该器件晶片中形成光学膜结构。 选择性地除去绝缘层以释放膜结构。 该器件晶片可以由硅晶片材料制造。 这种材料通常具有低数目的位错,产生稳定的机械膜结构。 绝缘层限定了用于静电偏转膜结构的用于建立电场的电腔。 绝缘层的厚度在3至6微米(μm)之间。

    OPTICAL SYSTEM ACTIVE ALIGNMENT PROCESS
    25.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL SYSTEM ACTIVE ALIGNMENT PROCESS 审中-公开
    光学系统有源对准过程

    公开(公告)号:WO0137019A2

    公开(公告)日:2001-05-25

    申请号:PCT/US0031175

    申请日:2000-11-14

    Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore (113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after the components have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This movement will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

    Abstract translation: 对准结构(100)将光纤维持在孔(113)中。 该结构固定在工作台上,被动或主动地与光源对准。 然后可以将结构焊接或焊接到光学工作台,由此由于热传递可能会导致对准。 为了纠正这一点,在组件固定之后,对准结构可以塑性变形以校正对准。 对准结构在z轴方向上具有基本恒定的横截面以及柔性连杆,以允许与光轴正交的位移。 这种运动将通过在手柄(136)处用微定位器抓住部件并将其移动超过弹性极限来实现永久变形来启动。

    SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT PROBE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING
    26.
    发明申请
    SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT PROBE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING 审中-公开
    SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT探针用于医学成像

    公开(公告)号:WO2011091408A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-07-28

    申请号:PCT/US2011022375

    申请日:2011-01-25

    Abstract: An optical probe for emitting and/or receiving light within a body comprises an optical fiber that transmits and/or receives an optical signal, a silicon optical bench including a fiber groove running longitudinally that holds an optical fiber termination of the optical fiber and a reflecting surface that optically couples an endface of the optical fiber termination to a lateral side of the optical bench. The fiber groove is fabricated using silicon anisotropic etching techniques. Some examples use a housing around the optical bench that is fabricated using LIGA or other electroforming technology. A method for forming lens structure is also described that comprises forming a refractive lens in a first layer of a composite wafer material, such as SOI (silicon on insulator) wafers and forming an optical port through a backside of the composite wafer material along an optical axis of the refractive lens.

    Abstract translation: 用于在体内发射和/或接收光的光学探头包括传输和/或接收光学信号的光纤,包括纵向延伸的光纤凹槽的硅光学平台,所述光纤凹槽保持光纤的光纤终端和反射器 表面,其将光纤终端的端面光学耦合到光具座的侧面。 纤维凹槽使用硅各向异性蚀刻技术制造。 一些示例在光学平台周围使用利用LIGA或其他电铸技术制造的外壳。 还描述了用于形成透镜结构的方法,其包括在复合晶圆材料(例如SOI(绝缘体上硅)晶圆)的第一层中形成折射透镜并且沿光学方向形成穿过复合晶圆材料背侧的光学端口 折射透镜的轴。

    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS
    27.
    发明申请
    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS 审中-公开
    光学开关阵列使用滚动开关光学开关元件

    公开(公告)号:WO0165302A9

    公开(公告)日:2003-02-06

    申请号:PCT/US0140252

    申请日:2001-03-05

    Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC

    Abstract: An optical switch device includes a rolling shutter or membrane attached at one of its edges to a substrate near an optical port in the substrate. The rolling shutter can assume one of two states. In a first closed state, the membrane is uncoiled onto the substrate over the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the shutter. In a second open state, the membrane is rolled up away from the port such that light directed at the port impinges on the port. In one embodiment, a mirror is formed on the membrane such that when the membrane is in the closed state over the substrate, light directed at the port is reflected by the mirror. In one configuration, the optical port includes a hole or aperture such that light passed through the port without interference. The device can include a latch electrode the far end of the membrane such that when it is rolled out, it can be held in position by a latching voltage applied across the latch electrode and the substrate. Slits can be formed in the membrane to keep the mirror flat by relieving strain in the membrane and to allow gases in proximity to the device to pass through the membrane as it is activated. The shutter can include dimples to minimize the area of contact between the membrane and the substrate to reduce the probability of the two sticking together. The attachment edge of the membrane can be made shorter than its width to reduce distortions in the membrane to keep the mirror flat. A raised annular rim can be provided around the port such that when the shutter is held down over the port it is pulled taut and flat over the rim. This feature is also used to maintain flatness in the mirror. The switch device can be used as part of an array of optical switches.

    Abstract translation: 一种光学开关装置包括将其一个边缘附接到衬底附近的光学端口的基板的卷帘门或薄膜。 滚动快门可以采取两种状态之一。 在第一关闭状态下,膜在端口上展开到基板上,使得指向端口的光照射在快门上。 在第二打开状态下,膜从端口卷起,使得指向端口的光照射在端口上。 在一个实施例中,在膜上形成反射镜,使得当膜在衬底上处于关闭状态时,指向端口的光被反射镜反射。 在一种配置中,光学端口包括孔或孔,使得光通过端口而不受干扰。 该装置可以包括位于膜的远端的闩锁电极,使得当其被推出时,其可以通过施加在闩锁电极和基板上的锁存电压而保持就位。 可以在膜中形成狭缝,以通过减轻膜中的应变来保持反射镜平坦,并允许邻近装置的气体在被激活时通过膜。 快门可以包括凹坑以最小化膜和基底之间的接触面积,以减少两者粘在一起的可能性。 膜的附着边缘可以比其宽度短,以减少膜中的变形,以保持镜子平坦。 可以围绕端口设置凸起的环形边缘,使得当快门被按压在端口上时,其被拉紧并在边缘上平坦。 此功能也用于保持镜子的平整度。 开关器件可用作光开关阵列的一部分。

    INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
    28.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED SEMICONDUCTOR OPTICAL AMPLIFIER SYSTEM 审中-公开
    集成半导体光放大器系统

    公开(公告)号:WO0227873A3

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-29

    申请号:PCT/US0129063

    申请日:2001-09-18

    Abstract: A semiconductor optical amplifier system (100) comprises a hermetic package (112). In the typical implementation, this hermetic package (112) is a standard butterfly, DIP or miniDIL package. An optical bench (116) is sealed within this package (112). A first fiber pigtail (118) enters this package via a feed-through to connect to the bench (116) and terminate above the bench. A second optical fiber pigtail (120) enters the package (112) via a second fiber feed-through to connect to the bench (116) and similarly terminate above the bench. A semiconductor amplifier chip (102) is connected to the bench (116) to provide amplification. Isolators (128, 130) are further incorporated along with a monitoring diode (126) to yield a fully integrated system.

    Abstract translation: 半导体光放大器系统(100)包括气密封装(112)。 在典型的实施中,该密封包装(112)是标准的蝴蝶,DIP或miniDIL包装。 光学台(116)被密封在该封装(112)内。 第一纤维尾纤(118)经由馈通进入该包装以连接到工作台(116)并终止在工作台上方。 第二光纤引线(120)经由第二光纤馈通进入封装(112)以连接到工作台(116)并且类似地在工作台上方终止。 半导体放大器芯片(102)连接到台架(116)以提供放大。 隔离器(128,130)与监视二极管(126)一起进一步并入,以产生完全集成的系统。

    INTERFEROMETRIC FILTER WAVELENGTH METER AND CONTROLLER
    29.
    发明申请
    INTERFEROMETRIC FILTER WAVELENGTH METER AND CONTROLLER 审中-公开
    干涉滤波器波长计和控制器

    公开(公告)号:WO02059550A2

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-01

    申请号:PCT/US0201815

    申请日:2002-01-22

    CPC classification number: H01S5/0687 G01J9/0246 H01S5/0617 H01S5/141

    Abstract: A wavelength measurement system uses birefringent material waveplate, thereby producing a substantially sinusoidal spectral response. As a result, the responses of multiple birefringent filters can be combined to yield a filter system with a periodic frequency response that has an additive wavelength resolution that is spectrally stable. That is, the wavelength measurement system (100) does not have regions where wavelength resolution is degraded. In one implementation, a waveplate system (112) is used, placed between two blocks of birefringent material (110) and (114). A quadrant detector (116) is used to detect the intensities of the resulting four beams.

    Abstract translation: 波长测量系统使用双折射材料波片,从而产生基本上正弦的光谱响应。 结果,可以组合多个双折射滤波器的响应以产生具有频谱稳定的附加波长分辨率的周期性频率响应的滤波器系统。 也就是说,波长测量系统(100)不具有波长分辨率降低的区域。 在一个实现中,使用波片系统(112),放置在两个双折射材料块(110)和(114)之间。 象限检测器(116)用于检测所产生的四个光束的强度。

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