SILICON OPTICAL BENCH OCT PROBE FOR MEDICAL IMAGING
    52.
    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。

    LOW PIXEL COUNT TUNABLE LASER RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD
    53.
    发明申请
    LOW PIXEL COUNT TUNABLE LASER RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM AND METHOD 审中-公开
    低像素计数可激光拉曼光谱系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2007112437A3

    公开(公告)日:2007-12-06

    申请号:PCT/US2007065361

    申请日:2007-03-28

    CPC classification number: G01N21/65 G01N21/658

    Abstract: A Raman system uses a semiconductor tunable laser subsystem to generate a tunable signal that is tuned over a scan band of greater than 50 nanometers. A probe system transmits the tunable signal to a sample. Finally, a detector system comprises a bandpass filter for filtering a Raman signal from the analyzed sample generated by the tunable signal, and a detector for detecting the filtered Raman signal.

    Abstract translation: 拉曼系统使用半导体可调谐激光子系统来产生在超过50纳米的扫描带上调谐的可调谐信号。 探头系统将可调信号发送到样品。 最后,检测器系统包括用于从由可调信号产生的分析样本中滤出拉曼信号的带通滤波器和用于检测滤波的拉曼信号的检测器。

    INTEGRATED SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM
    54.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED SPECTROSCOPY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    一体化光谱系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2005038418A3

    公开(公告)日:2005-10-20

    申请号:PCT/US2004034691

    申请日:2004-10-13

    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,提供了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。 与可调谐标准具的使用相关的优点是它可以是小的,相对较低的功率消耗装置。 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。

    FABRICATION PROCESS FOR POLYSILICON DEFLECTABLE MEMBRANE
    55.
    发明申请
    FABRICATION PROCESS FOR POLYSILICON DEFLECTABLE MEMBRANE 审中-公开
    多晶硅防腐膜的制造工艺

    公开(公告)号:WO0233469A3

    公开(公告)日:2003-03-20

    申请号:PCT/US0132513

    申请日:2001-10-17

    Inventor: FLANDERS DALE C

    CPC classification number: G02B26/0841 G02B5/207

    Abstract: A process for fabricating an optical membrane from polycrystalline silicon comprises first forming a sacrificial layer (110) on a handle wafer (100). Concavities (127) are etched into the sacrificial layer (110). Polycrystalline silicon membrane layer (125) is then formed on the sacrificial layer (110). The polycrystalline membrane layer (125) is subsequently polished to achieve the predetermined membrane thickness and surface smoothness, annealed, and then patterned. Finally, the sacrificial layer (110) is removed to release the membrane (125). The concavities (127) in the sacrificial layer (110) yield convexities in the polysilicon layer (125) to prevent stiction adhesion to the handle wafer (100). During processing, a mask used to pattern the membrane layer functions to protect a highly reflecting (HR) coating for the membrane.

    Abstract translation: 用于从多晶硅制造光学膜的方法包括首先在处理晶片(100)上形成牺牲层(110)。 凹部(127)蚀刻到牺牲层(110)中。 然后在牺牲层(110)上形成多晶硅膜层(125)。 随后抛光多晶膜层(125)以实现预定的膜厚度和表面平滑度,退火,然后图案化。 最后,去除牺牲层(110)以释放膜(125)。 牺牲层(110)中的凹部(127)在多晶硅层(125)中产生凸起,以防止对手柄晶片(100)的粘附。 在加工过程中,用于图案膜层的掩模起到保护膜的高反射(HR)涂层的作用。

    OPTICAL SWITCH ARRAY USING ROLLING SHUTTER OPTICAL SWITCH ELEMENTS
    56.
    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
    57.
    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
    58.
    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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