SEGMENTED OPTICAL MODULATOR
    1.
    发明申请
    SEGMENTED OPTICAL MODULATOR 审中-公开
    分段式光调制器

    公开(公告)号:WO2008048434A2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-24

    申请号:PCT/US2007021523

    申请日:2007-10-09

    CPC classification number: G02F1/2255 G02F1/0121 H04B10/5051 H04B10/50575

    Abstract: An optical modulator is formed to include an adjustable drive arrangement for dynamically adjusting the effective length of the optical signals path(s) within the modulator. Each modulator arm is partitioned into a plurality of segments, with each segment coupled to a separate electrical signal driver. Therefore, the effective length of each modulator arm will be a function of the number of drivers that are activated for each arm at any given point in time. A feedback arrangement may be used with the plurality of drivers to dynamically adjust the operation of the modulator by measuring the extinction ratio as a function of optical power, turning "on" or "off" individual drivers accordingly.

    Abstract translation: 光调制器被形成为包括用于动态地调整调制器内的光信号路径的有效长度的可调驱动装置。 每个调制器臂被分成多个片段,每个片段耦合到单独的电信号驱动器。 因此,每个调制器臂的有效长度将是在任何给定时间点为每个臂启动的驱动器数量的函数。 反馈装置可以与多个驱动器一起使用,以通过测量消光比作为光功率的函数来动态地调节调制器的操作,从而相应地开启或关闭各个驱动器。

    CURRENT MIRROR WITH IMPROVED OUTPUT IMPEDANCE AT LOW POWER SUPPLIES
    2.
    发明申请
    CURRENT MIRROR WITH IMPROVED OUTPUT IMPEDANCE AT LOW POWER SUPPLIES 审中-公开
    具有改进的低功耗输出阻抗的电流镜

    公开(公告)号:WO2007098073A2

    公开(公告)日:2007-08-30

    申请号:PCT/US2007004230

    申请日:2007-02-16

    CPC classification number: G05F3/262

    Abstract: A current mirror circuit arrangement is formed to maintain a high output impedance when utilized with a relatively low voltage power supply. A common mode voltage regulator circuit is utilized in conjunction with the output branch of the current mirror to eliminate the need for an additional active device in series with the output transistor of a current mirror to control its drain voltage. The elimination of the second active device thus increases the available headroom for the output branch (i.e., adds one V DS )- The increased headroom in the inventive current mirror is particularly advantageous for low voltage applications, since it is capable of maintaining the high output impedance required for accurate mirroring of the input current.

    Abstract translation: 形成电流镜电路装置,以在与较低电压电源一起使用时保持高输出阻抗。 共模电压调节器电路与电流镜的输出支路结合使用,以消除与电流镜的输出晶体管串联的附加有源器件以控制其漏极电压的需要。 第二有源器件的消除因此增加了用于输出分支的可用余量(即,增加一个V DS)。在本发明的电流镜中增加的净空对于低电压应用是特别有利的,因为它 能够保持输入电流精确镜像所需的高输出阻抗。

    SILICON MODULATOR OFFSET TUNING ARRANGEMENT
    3.
    发明申请
    SILICON MODULATOR OFFSET TUNING ARRANGEMENT 审中-公开
    硅调制器偏移调谐装置

    公开(公告)号:WO2007146233A3

    公开(公告)日:2008-08-07

    申请号:PCT/US2007013692

    申请日:2007-06-11

    CPC classification number: G02F1/025 G02F1/0147 G02F1/225 G02F2201/126

    Abstract: A silicon-based optical modulator structure (20) includes one or more separate localized heating elements (22/24) for changing the refractive index of an associated portion of the structure and thereby providing corrective adjustments to address unwanted variations i device performance Heating is provided by thermo-optic devices such as, for example, silicon- based resistors, silicide resistors, forward-biased PN junctions, and the like, where any of these structures may easily be incorporated with a silicon-based optical modulator The application of a DC voltage to any of these structures will generate heat, which then transfers into the waveguiding are The increase in local temperature of the waveguiding area will, in turn, increase the refractive index of the waveguiding in the area Control of the applied DC voltage results in controlling the refractive index

    Abstract translation: 硅基光调制器结构(20)包括一个或多个单独的局部加热元件(22/24),用于改变结构的相关部分的折射率,从而提供校正调整以解决不期望的变化i器件性能提供加热 通过诸如硅基电阻器,硅化物电阻器,正向偏置PN结等的热光器件,其中任何这些结构可以容易地与硅基光学调制器结合使用DC 这些结构中的任何一个的电压将产生热量,然后传递到波导中。波导区域的局部温度的增加又将增加该区域中波导的折射率。控制所施加的DC电压导致控制 折射率

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