System and method for optical spectrum fast peak reporting
    61.
    发明申请
    System and method for optical spectrum fast peak reporting 有权
    光谱快速峰值报告系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20030098974A1

    公开(公告)日:2003-05-29

    申请号:US10005712

    申请日:2001-11-08

    Inventor: Yu Li

    CPC classification number: G01J3/26 G01J3/02 G01J3/0264 G01J3/28

    Abstract: A system and method for fast peak finding in an optical spectrum prioritizes the information it first generates and how the information is then forwarded from the system to a host computer, for example. A spectrum detection subsystem generates a spectrum of an optical signal. An analog-to-digital converter converts the spectrum into sample data. Finally, a data processing subsystem first detects the spectral locations of peaks in the spectrum using the sample data and then uploads the peak information to a host computer before performing processing to determine the shapes of the peaks and/or noise information for the optical signal, for example. The system is thus able to quickly find some information, such as whether or not channels or carriers are present, at what frequency the carriers are operating, and the carriers' power level, and send this information to the host computer. In contrast, information concerning spectral shape or the noise floor is sent later in time.

    Abstract translation: 用于光谱中快速峰值发现的系统和方法优先考虑其首先生成的信息,以及如何将信息从系统转发到主计算机。 频谱检测子系统产生光信号的频谱。 模数转换器将频谱转换为采样数据。 最后,数据处理子系统首先使用采样数据检测频谱中的峰值的频谱位置,然后在执行处理之前将峰值信息上传到主计算机,以确定光信号的峰值和/或噪声信息的形状, 例如。 因此,该系统能够快速地找到一些信息,例如信道或载波是否存在,载波运行的频率以及运营商的功率级别,并将该信息发送到主计算机。 相比之下,有关频谱形状或噪声底线的信息及时发送。

    MEMS dynamic optical spectral filter
    62.
    发明申请
    MEMS dynamic optical spectral filter 有权
    MEMS动态光谱滤波器

    公开(公告)号:US20020181849A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-12-05

    申请号:US09873910

    申请日:2001-06-04

    Inventor: Dale C. Flanders

    CPC classification number: G02B6/29395 G02B6/2935 G02B6/29358 G02B2006/12104

    Abstract: A dynamic optical spectral filter is implemented in a microelectromechanical system (MEMS). It comprises a frame. An array of mirrors is provided on a first portion of the frame, along with a second array of adjustment mirrors on a second portion of the frame. An array of variable beam splitters is provided on a middle portion of the frame, between the first array and the second array. Finally, to provide the filter functionality, optical delays are disposed in beam paths between the first mirror array the second mirror array. These elements are used to produce multiple Mach-Zehnder interferometers, such as cascaded or series interferometers. Implementations have advantages associated with speed of operation and can have polarization isotropy.

    Abstract translation: 动态光谱滤波器在微机电系统(MEMS)中实现。 它包括一个框架。 在框架的第一部分上设置反射镜阵列以及在框架的第二部分上的第二调节镜阵列。 可变分束器的阵列设置在框架的中间部分之间,在第一阵列和第二阵列之间。 最后,为了提供滤波器功能,光学延迟被布置在第一反射镜阵列与第二反射镜阵列之间的光束路径中。 这些元件用于生产多台Mach-Zehnder干涉仪,如级联或串联干涉仪。 实施具有与操作速度相关的优点,并且可以具有偏振各向同性。

    Interference tabs for avoiding snapdown of optical membrane and fabrication process
    63.
    发明申请
    Interference tabs for avoiding snapdown of optical membrane and fabrication process 有权
    用于避免光学膜的拆卸和制造过程的干涉片

    公开(公告)号:US20020072015A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-06-13

    申请号:US10016797

    申请日:2001-12-10

    CPC classification number: B81B3/001 G02B26/001 G02B26/02

    Abstract: Tabs or stops are integrated into a membrane structure to prevent its snapdown. Features comprising two surfaces separated by a distance equal to the maximum desired range of movement are produced. When the two surfaces contact, the motion of the structure is arrested or greatly diminished by increasing its rigidity. For an electrostatically actuated MEMS structure, these features can be used to limit the range of motion such that pull-in or snapdown is avoided, greatly enhancing the reliability of the device. One key design feature is that the two contacting surfaces are maintained at the same electrical potential avoiding problems associated with electrostatic cavity discharge.

    Abstract translation: 标签或止动件集成到膜结构中以防止其卡扣。 产生包括两个表面分开等于最大期望运动范围的距离的特征。 当两个表面接触时,结构的运动通过增加其刚度而被阻止或大大减小。 对于静电驱动的MEMS结构,这些特征可用于限制运动范围,从而避免拉入或跳跃,大大提高了设备​​的可靠性。 一个关键设计特征是两个接触表面保持在相同的电位,避免与静电腔排放相关的问题。

    ASE swept source with self-tracking filter for OCT medical imaging
    69.
    发明授权
    ASE swept source with self-tracking filter for OCT medical imaging 有权
    ASE扫描源用于OCT医疗成像的自我跟踪滤波器

    公开(公告)号:US09041936B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-26

    申请号:US13960027

    申请日:2013-08-06

    Abstract: An integrated swept wavelength tunable optical source uses a narrowband filtered broadband signal with an optical amplifier and self-tracking filter. This source comprises a micro optical bench, a source for generating broadband light, a 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. The self-tracking arrangement is used where 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. For example, polarization control between components is no longer necessary.

    Abstract translation: 集成扫描波长可调光源使用窄带滤波宽带信号与光放大器和自跟踪滤波器。 该源包括安装在工作台上的用于产生宽带光源的微型光学平台,可调谐法布里珀罗滤波器,用于对来自宽带源的宽带光进行频谱滤波以产生窄带可调信号,安装在台架上的放大器 ,用于放大可调信号。 自我跟踪装置用于单个可调谐滤波器都产生窄带信号并且对放大的信号进行频谱滤波。 在一些实例中,提供了两级放大。 使用单台实现产生低成本的高性能系统。 例如,不再需要组件之间的极化控制。

    Dielectric-Enhanced Metal Coatings for MEMS Tunable Filters
    70.
    发明申请
    Dielectric-Enhanced Metal Coatings for MEMS Tunable Filters 审中-公开
    用于MEMS可调谐滤波器的介质增强金属涂层

    公开(公告)号:US20150043002A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-02-12

    申请号:US13964169

    申请日:2013-08-12

    Abstract: The present invention concerns the use of hybrid metal-dielectric optical coatings as the end reflectors of laser cavities and/or in the mirror structures used in other optical resonators, such as Fabry-Perot tunable filters, along with the use of such Fabry-Perot tunable filters in wavelength swept sources such as lasers. Hybrid metal-dielectric optical coatings have reflectivity spectra that can be broader than pure dielectric coatings, offer optical reflectivities higher than metal, as high as pure dielectric coatings, eliminate mirror transmission that can cause parasitic light reflections, and use fewer layers and thus have lower mass and higher mechanical resonant frequency for movable mirror applications An important characteristic of these coatings concerns the non-reflected light. Pure dielectric coatings offer high reflectivity, while the non-reflected portion of the light is transmitted by the coating to the substrate, for example. When metal is added to the optical coating, the non-reflected portion of the light is absorbed by the metal and is not transmitted to the substrate or outside the cavity. Hybrid metal-dielectric coatings have broader and more uniform spectral reflection. Tunable lasers with performance enhanced by the hybrid metal-dielectric coatings can be used in optical coherence tomography and spectroscopic analysis applications.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及使用混合金属 - 电介质光学涂层作为激光腔的端部反射器和/或用于其它光学谐振器的反射镜结构,例如法布里 - 珀罗可调谐滤光器,以及使用这种法布里 - 珀罗 波长扫描源(例如激光器)中的可调滤波器。 混合金属 - 介电光学涂层具有比纯电介质涂层更宽的反射光谱,提供高于金属的光学反射率,与纯电介质涂层一样高,消除可能引起寄生光反射的镜面透射,并且使用较少的层,因此具有较低的 可移动镜应用的质量和更高的机械共振频率这些涂层的一个重要特征涉及非反射光。 例如,纯电介质涂层提供高反射率,而光的未反射部分由涂层传播到基底。 当金属被添加到光学涂层中时,光的未反射部分被金属吸收,并且不被透射到基底或腔外。 混合金属 - 电介质涂层具有更广泛和更均匀的光谱反射。 通过混合金属 - 电介质涂层提高性能的可调谐激光器可用于光学相干断层扫描和光谱分析应用。

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