公开(公告)号：WO0167156A3

公开(公告)日：2002-01-31

申请号：PCT/US0106676

申请日：2001-03-01

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  Y10S359/90

Abstract: A tunable Fabry-Perot filter includes an optical cavity bounded by a stationary reflector and a deformable or movable membrane reflector. A second electrostatic cavity outside of the optical cavity includes a pair of electrodes, one of which is mechanically coupled to the movable membrane reflector. Voltage applied to the electrodes across the electrostatic cavity causes deflection of the membrane, thereby changing the length of the optical cavity and tuning the filter. The filter with the movable membrane can be formed by micro device photolithographic and fabrication processes from a semiconductor material in an integrated device structure. The membrane can include an inner movable membrane portion connected within an outer body portion by a pattern of tethers. The pattern can be such that straight or radial tethers connect the inner membrane with the outer body. Alternatively, a tether pattern with tethers arranged in a substantially spiral pattern can be used.

Abstract translation: 可调的法布里 - 珀罗滤光器包括由固定反射器和可变形或可移动的膜反射器限定的光学腔。 光腔外的第二静电腔包括一对电极，其中一个电极机械耦合到可动膜反射器。 跨过静电腔施加到电极的电压引起膜的偏转，从而改变光腔的长度并调谐滤光片。 具有可移动膜的过滤器可以通过微结构的光刻和制造工艺由集成器件结构中的半导体材料形成。 膜可以包括通过系绳图案在外部主体部分内连接的内部可移动膜部分。 图案可以是直的或径向的系绳将内膜与外体连接。 或者，可以使用具有以大致螺旋图案布置的系绳的系绳图案。

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

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B27/62

CPC classification number: G02B27/62 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4256 ,  G02B7/003

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。

公开(公告)号：WO2009140614A3

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：PCT/US2009044173

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  MELENDEZ CARLOS R ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  ATIA WALID A ,  JOHNSON BART LEY C ,  KUZNETSOV MARK E

Inventor： MELENDEZ CARLOS R ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  ATIA WALID A ,  JOHNSON BART LEY C ,  KUZNETSOV MARK E

IPC: G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01N21/47 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S5/14

CPC classification number: G01B9/02091 ,  G01B9/02004 ,  G01B9/02044 ,  G01B9/02059 ,  G01B9/02069 ,  G01B2290/25 ,  H01S3/08013 ,  H01S3/08054 ,  H01S3/1067 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/146

Abstract: A frequency swept laser source for TEFD-OCT imaging includes an integrated clock subsystem on the optical bench with the laser source. The clock subsystem generates frequency clock signals as the optical signal is tuned over the scan band. Preferably the laser source further includes a cavity extender in its optical cavity between a tunable filter and gain medium to increase an optical distance between the tunable filter and the gain medium in order to control the location of laser intensity pattern noise. The laser also include a fiber stub that allows for control over the cavity length while also controlling birefringence in the cavity.

Abstract translation: 用于TEFD-OCT成像的频率扫描激光源包括具有激光源的光学台上的集成时钟子系统。 当光信号在扫描带上调谐时，时钟子系统产生频率时钟信号。 优选地，激光源还包括在可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光腔中的腔体延长器，以增加可调谐滤波器和增益介质之间的光学距离，以便控制激光强度图案噪声的位置。 该激光器还包括一个纤维短截线，其允许控制腔体长度，同时还控制空腔中的双折射。

公开(公告)号：WO2009140617A3

公开(公告)日：2010-02-25

申请号：PCT/US2009044179

申请日：2009-05-15

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  JOHNSON BARTLEY C ,  FLANDERS DALE C

Inventor： JOHNSON BARTLEY C ,  FLANDERS DALE C

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

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激光源的噪声强大的光学设计。 还包括集成的OCT系统探针，可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：WO0233458A3

公开(公告)日：2003-08-14

申请号：PCT/US0132512

申请日：2001-10-17

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  MILLER MICHAEL F ,  LE MINH VAN ,  COOK CHRISTOPHER C ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  NAGLE STEVEN F

Inventor： MILLER MICHAEL F ,  LE MINH VAN ,  COOK CHRISTOPHER C ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  NAGLE STEVEN F

IPC: B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B1/10

CPC classification number: B81B3/0083 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  B81B2201/047 ,  B81C1/0038 ,  B81C2201/0159 ,  B81C2201/053 ,  B81C2201/056 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A process for patterning dielectric layers of the type typically found in optical coatings in the context of MEMS manufacturing is disclosed. A dielectric coating is deposited over a device layer, which has or will be released, and patterned using a mask layer. In one example, the coating is etched using the mask layer as a protection layer. In another example, a lift-off process is shown. The primary advantage of photolithographic patterning of the dielectric layers in optical MEMS devices is that higher levels of consistency can be achieved in fabrication, such as size, location, and residual material stress.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在MEMS制造的上下文中通常在光学涂层中发现的类型的介电层图案的工艺。 电介质涂层沉积在器件层上，器件层已经或将被释放，并使用掩模层进行图案化。 在一个实例中，使用掩模层作为保护层来蚀刻涂层。 在另一示例中，示出了剥离过程。 光学MEMS器件中电介质层的光刻图案的主要优点是可以在诸如尺寸，位置和残余材料应力的制造中实现更高水平的稠度。

公开(公告)号：WO0141538A3

公开(公告)日：2002-11-14

申请号：PCT/US0031178

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B27/62

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3582 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B27/62

Abstract: Optical fiber endfaces are fixtured across a hermetic boundary from an optical system. Beams are transmitted between the system and the endfaces through a window structure in the walls of the hermetic package. A mounting block is used to secure the endfaces to a common bench. In one embodiment, a two-dimensional lens array is used.

Abstract translation: 光纤端面穿过光学系统的密封边界。 光束通过密封包装壁中的窗口结构在系统和端面之间传输。 安装块用于将端面固定到公共工作台上。 在一个实施例中，使用二维透镜阵列。

公开(公告)号：WO0137023A9

公开(公告)日：2002-08-15

申请号：PCT/US0031176

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S ,  MASGHATI MONA ,  RACZ LIVIA M

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S ,  MASGHATI MONA ,  RACZ LIVIA M

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B27/62

CPC classification number: G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4239 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4256 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B27/62

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 movements 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。 该结构固定在长椅上，被动或主动地与光源对齐。 然后，该结构可以被焊接或焊接到光学工作台，由此可以由于热传递而受到对准。 为了纠正这种情况，可以使对准结构塑性变形，以便在部件固定之后校正对准。 对准结构在z轴方向上具有基本恒定的横截面以及柔性链路，以允许垂直于光轴的位移。 这种移动将通过在手柄（136）处用微型定位器抓住部件并将其置于弹性极限以实现永久变形而开始。

公开(公告)号：WO0137471A3

公开(公告)日：2002-05-10

申请号：PCT/US0031177

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C

IPC: G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/35 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B7/00 ,  G02B27/62 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3512 ,  G02B6/3546 ,  G02B6/3548 ,  G02B6/3582 ,  G02B6/3584 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3652 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4257 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B27/62

Abstract: An optical amplifier array is integrated with a switching matrix with a tunable filter. As a result, switching and amplification can be performed in a common hermetic package, for example, thus offering advantages associated with small footprint and low cost. The optional integration of the tunable filter, with or without the switching matrix, further allows for the monitoring of the separate optical links to ensure the proper routing of signals and/or proper spectral slotting of the various channels in each of the WDM optical signals.

Abstract translation: 光放大器阵列与具有可调谐滤波器的开关矩阵集成。 因此，可以在普通的气密封装中进行开关和放大，例如，从而提供与小占地面积和低成本相关联的优点。 具有或不具有开关矩阵的可调谐滤波器的可选集成进一步允许监视单独的光链路，以确保信号的适当路由和/或每个WDM光信号中各种信道的适当频谱开槽。

公开(公告)号：WO0167171A3

公开(公告)日：2002-03-14

申请号：PCT/US0106577

申请日：2001-03-01

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S ,  MILLER MICHAEL F

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C ,  WHITNEY PETER S ,  MILLER MICHAEL F

IPC: G01J3/26 ,  G02B7/188 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/02

CPC classification number: G02B26/02 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B7/188 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02B26/001

Abstract: A tunable Fabry-Perot filter includes an optical cavity bounded by a stationary reflector and a deformable or movable membrane reflector. A second electrostatic cavity outside of the optical cavity includes a pair of electrodes, one of which is mechanically coupled to the movable membrane reflector. Voltage applied to the electrodes across the electrostatic cavity causes deflection of the membrane, thereby changing the length of the optical cavity and tuning the filter. The filter with the movable membrane can be formed by micro device photolithographic and fabrication processes from a semiconductor material in an integrated device structure. The membrane can include an inner movable membrane portion connected within an outer body portion by a pattern of tethers. The pattern can be such that straight or radial tethers connect the inner membrane with the outer body. Alternatively, a tether pattern with tethers arranged in a substantially spiral pattern can be used.

Abstract translation: 可调的法布里 - 珀罗滤光器包括由固定反射器和可变形或可移动的膜反射器限定的光学腔。 光腔外的第二静电腔包括一对电极，其中一个电极机械耦合到可动膜反射器。 跨过静电腔施加到电极的电压引起膜的偏转，从而改变光腔的长度并调谐滤光片。 具有可移动膜的过滤器可以通过微结构的光刻和制造工艺由集成器件结构中的半导体材料形成。 膜可以包括通过系绳图案在外部主体部分内连接的内部可移动膜部分。 图案可以是直的或径向的系绳将内膜与外体连接。 或者，可以使用具有以大致螺旋图案布置的系绳的系绳图案。

公开(公告)号：WO0167646A3

公开(公告)日：2002-03-07

申请号：PCT/US0106856

申请日：2001-03-02

Applicant: AXSUN TECH INC ,  FLANDERS DALE C ,  KORN JEFFREY A ,  WHITNEY PETER S

Inventor： FLANDERS DALE C ,  KORN JEFFREY A ,  WHITNEY PETER S

IPC: G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/42 ,  H04B10/02 ,  H04B10/08

CPC classification number: G02B6/29358 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04B2210/078

Abstract: An optical monitoring system provides for out-of-band calibration. As a result, calibration can be performed simultaneously with monitoring. This can be used to accomplish faster and/or more accurate scanning. In addition, the need for complex switching and/or multiplexing capabilities can be avoided. The system comprises a signal source of an optical signal having spectrally separated channels, which are distributed within a spectral band, such as a WDM signal. A reference source generates a reference signal outside of the spectral band. A tunable filter filters the optical signal and the reference signal. A reference signal detector then detects the filtered reference signal, while an optical signal detector detects the filtered optical signal.

Abstract translation: 光学监控系统提供带外校准。 因此，可以同时监视校准。 这可以用于实现更快和/或更准确的扫描。 此外，可以避免对复杂的开关和/或复用能力的需要。 该系统包括具有频谱分离的信道的光信号的信号源，其分布在诸如WDM信号的频谱带内。 参考源在频谱带外产生参考信号。 可调谐滤波器对光信号和参考信号进行滤波。 参考信号检测器然后检测滤波的参考信号，而光信号检测器检测滤波的光信号。