公开(公告)号：US20140341580A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13893802

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Yi Wang ,  I-Lung Ho ,  Justin Lii

IPC: H04B10/40

CPC classification number: H04B10/40 ,  H04J14/0246 ,  H04J14/025

Abstract: A compact multi-channel optical may include a multi-channel transmitter optical subassembly (TOSA), a multi-channel receiver optical subassembly (ROSA) and a circuit board configured and arranged to fit within a relatively small space. The multi-channel ROSA is spaced from the circuit board to allow circuit components to be mounted between the circuit board and the ROSA. The multi-channel ROSA may also be inverted and mounted proximate a transceiver top housing portion, for example, using an L-shaped ROSA support, to transfer heat from the ROSA to the transceiver housing portion. The optical transceiver may be used in a wavelength division multiplexed (WDM) optical system, for example, in an optical line terminal (OLT) in a WDM passive optical network (PON).

Abstract translation: 紧凑的多通道光学器件可以包括多通道发射器光学子组件（TOSA），多通道接收器光学子组件（ROSA）以及被配置和布置成配合在相对小的空间内的电路板。 多通道ROSA与电路板间隔开，以允许电路组件安装在电路板和ROSA之间。 多通道ROSA也可以被倒置并安装在收发器顶部壳体部分附近，例如使用L形ROSA支撑件，以将热量从ROSA传递到收发器壳体部分。 光收发器可以用在波分复用（WDM）光学系统中，例如在WDM无源光网络（PON）中的光线路终端（OLT）中。

公开(公告)号：US20140341578A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14088883

申请日：2013-11-25

Applicant: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： I-Lung Ho ,  Luohan Peng ,  Joyce Li

IPC: H04J14/02 ,  H04B10/60

CPC classification number: G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/12019 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/4295 ,  H04B10/66 ,  H04J14/0246 ,  H04J14/025

Abstract: A multi-channel receiver optical subassembly (ROSA) such as an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG), with outputs directly optically coupled to respective photodetectors such as photodiodes. In one embodiment, an AWG may be configured such that optical components of the AWG do not interfere with direct optical coupling, and the wire bonding points on the photodiodes may also be configured such that wire bonding does not interfere with direct optical coupling. The photodetectors may also be mounted on a photodetector mounting bar with a pitch sufficiently spaced to allow connection to floating grounds. A passive alignment technique may be used to determine the mounting locations on the photodetector mounting bar such that the photodetectors are aligned with the optical outputs.

Abstract translation: 诸如阵列波导光栅（AWG）的多通道接收机光学子组件（ROSA），其具有直接光耦合到诸如光电二极管的各个光电探测器的输出。 在一个实施例中，AWG可以被配置成使得AWG的光学部件不干扰直接光耦合，并且光电二极管上的引线接合点也可以被配置成使得引线接合不会干扰直接的光耦合。 光电检测器还可以安装在具有足够间隔的间距的光电检测器安装杆上，以允许连接到浮动接地。 可以使用无源对准技术来确定光电检测器安装杆上的安装位置，使得光电检测器与光输出对准。

公开(公告)号：US20140093244A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13644113

申请日：2012-10-03

Applicant: David Kuo ,  APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Jun Zheng ,  Stefan Murry ,  Wen-Yen Hwang

IPC: H04J14/02 ,  H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S5/4062 ,  H01S5/4087 ,  H04J14/0254 ,  H04J14/0279 ,  H04J14/0282

Abstract: A filtered laser array assembly generally includes an array of laser emitters coupled between external modulators and an arrayed waveguide grating (AWG). Each of the laser emitters emits light across a plurality of wavelengths including, for example, channel wavelengths in an optical communication system. The AWG filters the emitted light from each of the laser emitters at different channel wavelengths associated with each of the laser emitters. Lasing cavities are formed between each of the laser emitters and a back reflector coupled to an output of the AWG such that laser output from the laser emitters is provided at the respective channel wavelengths of the reflected, filtered light. The external modulators enable high speed modulation of the laser output. The modulated laser output may then be optically multiplexed to produce an aggregate optical signal including multiple channel wavelengths.

Abstract translation: 滤波的激光阵列组件通常包括耦合在外部调制器和阵列波导光栅（AWG）之间的激光发射器的阵列。 每个激光发射器在多个波长中发射光，包括例如光通信系统中的信道波长。 AWG在与每个激光发射器相关联的不同通道波长处对来自每个激光发射器的发射光进行滤波。 在每个激光发射器和耦合到AWG的输出的后反射器之间形成激光腔，使得来自激光发射器的激光输出被提供在被反射的滤光光的各个通道波长处。 外部调制器可实现激光输出的高速调制。 然后可以将经调制的激光输出光学多路复用以产生包括多个信道波长的聚合光信号。

公开(公告)号：US20030053512A1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-20

申请号：US10196651

申请日：2002-07-16

Applicant: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： James N. Baillargeon ,  Wen-Yen Hwang ,  Chih-Hsiang Lin

IPC: H01S003/08

CPC classification number: H01S5/18361 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: A laser apparatus has a first mirror, a second mirror, at least a portion of which is defined by the first and second mirrors. The laser has an active region located in the laser cavity, which is capable of stimulated emission at one or more wavelengths of light. The second mirror comprises a plurality of dielectric layers arranged in parallel and having a reflectivity band with a peak reflectivity at a peak wavelength, said reflectivity band having a width of less than 1 nm at a reflectivity of 3% less than the peak reflectivity. The laser apparatus may be a tunable laser apparatus in which the peak wavelength of the reflectivity band is adjusted, thereby adjusting the lasing wavelength of the laser. The reflectivity band may be a lasing threshold reflectivity band over which the reflectivity of the second mirror is greater than a lasing threshold reflectivity which is sufficient to permit lasing.

Abstract translation: 激光装置具有第一反射镜，第二反射镜，其至少一部分由第一和第二反射镜限定。 激光器具有位于激光器腔中的有源区，其能够在一个或多个波长的光下被激发。 第二反射镜包括平行排列并具有在峰值波长处具有峰值反射率的反射率带的多个电介质层，所述反射率带的反射率比峰值反射率小3％，其宽度小于1nm。 激光装置可以是其中调整反射带的峰值波长的可调谐激光装置，从而调节激光器的激光波长。 反射率带可以是激光阈值反射带，第二反射镜的反射率大于其足以允许激光的激光阈值反射率。

公开(公告)号：US20030026532A1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-06

申请号：US10029058

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Stefan J. Murry ,  Chih-Hsiang Lin

IPC: G02B006/26 ,  H01S003/13

CPC classification number: G01J9/00 ,  G02B6/12007 ,  H01S5/0687 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S5/18361

Abstract: A zigzag waveguide device-based apparatus and method for achieving or maintaining wavelength lock for a tunable laser designed to generate light at a selected one of a plurality of target wavelengths. The apparatus has a reflectively coupled zigzag waveguide device for receiving a portion of light output by the tunable laser, the zigzag waveguide device having a plurality of filters, each having a passband centered at a respective one of the plurality of target wavelengths, whereby said zigzag waveguide device produces a plurality of filtered light outputs. A plurality of photosensors is provided, one for each of said plurality of filters, each said filter positioned to receive a respective one of the plurality of filtered light outputs, each said filter producing a filter output signal related to the intensity of said portion of light in the passband of the corresponding filter. A processor generates, in response to the plurality of filter output signals, a control signal to adjust the lasing wavelength of the tunable laser to achieve or maintain said selected one of the target wavelengths. In one embodiment, the zigzag waveguide device includes a first waveguide that is coupled to the laser to receive light output. A first wavelength filter is coupled to the first waveguide to receive light therefrom. The first wavelength filter transmits a band of wavelengths and reflecting one or more bands of wavelengths. A second waveguide is coupled to the first wavelength filter and receives light reflected from the first wavelength filter. A mirror is coupled to the second waveguide and receives light from the second waveguide. A third waveguide is coupled to the mirror to receive light reflected from the mirror. A second wavelength filter is coupled to the third waveguide to receive light therefrom. The second wavelength filter transmits a band of wavelengths different from the band of wavelengths transmitted by the first wavelength filter and reflects one or more bands of wavelengths. A first photodiode is coupled to receive light transmitted by the first wavelength filter. A second photodiode is coupled to receive light transmitted by the second wavelength filter. A laser wavelength controller is coupled to the tunable laser and is capable of modifying the wavelength of the tunable laser based at least in part on an output of one of the first and second photodiodes.

公开(公告)号：US20020163942A1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-07

申请号：US10029008

申请日：2001-12-20

Applicant: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： James N. Baillargeon ,  Wen-Yen Hwang ,  Klaus Alexander Anselm ,  Chih-Hsiang Lin

IPC: H01S003/10 ,  H01S003/13

CPC classification number: H01S3/1303 ,  H01S3/131 ,  H01S3/1392 ,  H01S5/0687

Abstract: A monitored laser system includes a laser with a first mirror and an exit mirror. The laser also has a laser cavity defined at least in part by the first mirror and the exit mirror. Within the laser cavity is an active region that contains material that is capable of stimulated emission at one or more wavelengths such that laser light is emitted from the laser. A power source is coupled to the active region. A multiple reflectivity band reflector (MRBR) is coupled to at least a portion of the emitted laser light. The MRBR has at least first and second wavelength bands with reflectivity above a particular reflectivity separated by at least a third wavelength band having reflectivity below the particular reflectivity. A first photodiode is coupled to at least a portion of the filtered laser light and produces an output based on the amount and wavelength of light received. A means for adjusting the emitted wavelength of the laser toward a particular wavelength in one of the at least first, second, and third wavelength bands based at least in part on the output of the first photodiode.

Abstract translation: 被监视的激光系统包括具有第一反射镜和出射镜的激光器。 激光器还具有至少部分地由第一反射镜和出射镜限定的激光腔。 在激光腔内是包含能够在一个或多个波长处被激发的材料的激活区域，使得激光从激光器发射。 电源耦合到有源区。 多反射带反射器（MRBR）耦合到所发射的激光的至少一部分。 MRBR具有至少第一和第二波长带，其具有高于具有低于特定反射率的反射率的至少第三波长带隔开的特定反射率的反射率。 第一光电二极管被耦合到滤波的激光的至少一部分，并且基于所接收的光的量和波长产生输出。 用于至少部分地基于第一光电二极管的输出，将至少第一，第二和第三波长带中的一个波长的激光发射波长调整到特定波长的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20020134908A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US09769094

申请日：2001-01-24

Applicant: APPLIED OPTOELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Jeffery L. Johnson

IPC: H01J040/14

CPC classification number: G01R31/2635

Abstract: One or more photodiode performance parameters for a photodiode are determined by first determining four data points Iph1, Voc1, Iph2, and Voc2, where Iph1 is a first short-circuit current, and Voc1 is a first open-circuit voltage, for the photodiode under a first illumination condition, and Iph2 is a second short-circuit current, and Voc2 is a second open-circuit voltage, for the photodiode under a second illumination condition. Then, at least one photodiode performance parameter for the photodiode is determined as a function of said four data points.

公开(公告)号：US20250047518A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-06

申请号：US18792054

申请日：2024-08-01

Applicant: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Rafael CELEDON ,  Yi WANG ,  Tina MATHEWS ,  Ruru CHEN ,  Mark SIEJKA ,  Hang XIE ,  Ramesh NALLUR ,  Stefan MURRY ,  David STEWART

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04B1/69

Abstract: Low data rate, low power, bi-directional transmissions may be provided over existing physical communication media (e.g., coaxial cables) using a portable network communications module and in the presence of higher bandwidth, higher power primary signals currently being transmitted over the communication media. The low data rate, low power, bi-directional transmissions may be accomplished using spread-spectrum modulated signals that are positioned in frequency relative to the primary signals, such that the low data rate, low power transmissions occur without detectable interference with the primary signals, which include multiplexed narrowband modulated signals. The primary signals may be modulated using quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) and multiplexed using orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) and the spread-spectrum modulated signals may be chirp spread spectrum (CSS) modulated signals modulated using Gaussian frequency shift keying (GFSK). One example of the spread-spectrum modulated signals is implemented using LoRa technology and communication protocols defined by the LoRaWAN standard.

公开(公告)号：US20250030209A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-23

申请号：US18223801

申请日：2023-07-19

Applicant: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： William G. Mahoney

IPC: H01R24/54 ,  H01R24/50

Abstract: A coaxial cable seizure assembly includes a stamped conductor with a leaf spring receptacle portion to provide a coaxial cable connection inside an HFC network device, such as an HFC node or amplifier. The stamped conductor portion is stamped from a single piece of metal and is located in an insulator portion. The insulator portion may be located inside a housing of the HFC network device adjacent a coaxial cable port such that the leaf spring receptacle portion is aligned with and receives a coaxial cable center conductor pin of a coaxial cable connected to the coaxial cable port. In one embodiment, a coaxial cable seizure assembly further includes a pin portion formed from the same piece of metal as the leaf spring receptacle. In another embodiment, a PCB-mounted coaxial cable seizure assembly further includes a PCB mounting portion formed from the same piece of metal as the leaf spring receptacle.

公开(公告)号：US12126388B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-22

申请号：US17901282

申请日：2022-09-01

Applicant: Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Steven Blashewski

IPC: H04B17/00

CPC classification number: H04B17/0085

Abstract: A forward and reverse test point circuit with a switchable termination may be used to provide testing of forward and reverse RF signals in an RF amplifier before and/or after amplification. The switchable forward and reverse test point circuit includes at least one switchable termination circuit coupled between forward and reverse terminals of a directional coupler and at least one test point. During forward signal testing, the forward terminal is switched to the at least one test point and the reverse terminal is switched to a termination. During reverse signal testing, the reverse terminal is switched to the at least one test point and the forward terminal is switched to a termination. The RF amplifier including the switchable forward and reverse test point circuit may be used in a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network delivering CATV services and may be capable of amplifying RF signals up to 1.8 GHz.