公开(公告)号：US09465177B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14923197

申请日：2015-10-26

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  G02B6/42 ,  H04B10/079 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/50 ,  G01J1/42 ,  G02B1/11

CPC classification number: G02B6/4286 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G02B1/11 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04B10/0799 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/5057

Abstract: Optical bench structure provides a platform for integrating optical transmitters, particularly Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), with monitor photodetectors. A substrate with photodetectors on the front side is aligned with flip-chip bonding bumps so the emission of the transmitters is aligned with the monitor photodetectors and passes through the monitor photodetectors with a portion of the transmitted light absorbed by the monitor photodetectors. The photodetectors have a thin absorption region so the percentage of light absorbed may be relatively small, providing sufficient photocurrent to monitor the transmitted power having a minimal effect on the transmitted power. Microlenses are integrated on the backside of the substrate focus, steer and/or collimate the emitted optical beams from the transmitters. The structure enables photodetectors to be integrated on the optical bench allowing the received optical power to be monitored. The receiver photodetectors are integrated on the optical bench alone and/or in combination with the transmitters.

公开(公告)号：US20160134081A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-12

申请号：US14940579

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/042 ,  H05B33/08

CPC classification number: H01S5/06804 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06832 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H05B33/0842

Abstract: A method and apparatus for active voltage regulation in optical modules utilize a voltage regulator to change the supply voltage provided to laser diode driver and receiver electronics to optimize module performance over temperature. The ambient temperature of the module is monitored. The outputs of the voltage regulator are controlled to provide voltages that are optimized with respect to temperature for the integrated circuits in the optical module. This control is implemented via a temperature sensitive feedback or a control input from a microcontroller with a temperature monitor input. The supply voltage is optimized to minimize the voltage required to achieve acceptable performance at a given temperature. Minimizing the supply voltage lengthens the lifetime of the integrated circuit and the optical module. The voltage regulator provides higher than standard supply voltages to a laser diode driver to compensate for higher laser voltage at low temperatures.

Abstract translation: 用于光学模块中的有源电压调节的方法和装置利用电压调节器来改变提供给激光二极管驱动器和接收器电子器件的电源电压，以优化模块在温度上的性能。 监视模块的环境温度。 控制电压调节器的输出以提供相对于光学模块中的集成电路的温度优化的电压。 该控制通过温度敏感反馈或具有温度监视器输入的微控制器的控制输入来实现。 电源电压被优化以最小化在给定温度下达到可接受性能所需的电压。 最小化电源电压可延长集成电路和光模块的使用寿命。 电压调节器为激光二极管驱动器提供高于标准电源电压，以在低温下补偿更高的激光电压。

公开(公告)号：US20160028483A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14854024

申请日：2015-09-14

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback ,  Kjersti Anna Kleven ,  Tyler Joe Eustis ,  Mitchell Thomas Harris

IPC: H04B10/2581 ,  H04B10/80 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/079 ,  H04B10/038

CPC classification number: H04B10/2581 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4293 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04B10/038 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/0791 ,  H04B10/0795 ,  H04B10/0797 ,  H04B10/807 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Apparatus enabling modular implementation of active optical cable (AOC) with multiple integrated functions including: integration of different types of data on the AOC via media conversion; distribution of electrical power over the AOC; electrical multiplexing data channels for optical fibers; integration of voltage regulators enabling AOC operation at different supply voltages; integration of voltage regulators to provide stable, low noise power source; ruggedized, blind-mateable electrical connectors; integration of electronics and optoelectronics inside a connector backshell; implementation of health monitoring and test channel enabling monitoring, test, and control of both ends of the AOC and monitoring and control of upstream systems and components; and enabling a form, fit, function replacement of existing electrical cables to improve SWaP, electromagnetic interference resiliency, length-bandwidth product, electromagnetic pulse resistance, signal integrity, system reliability, testability and maintenance. AOCs are customized for different connectors, pin-outs, electrical data combinations, power distribution and power supplies with minimal redesign/requalification.

Abstract translation: 具有多种集成功能的有源光缆（AOC）的模块化实现的装置包括：通过媒体转换在AOC上集成不同类型的数据; AOC电力分配; 用于光纤的电复用数据通道; 整合电压调节器，使AOC在不同电源电压下工作; 集成稳压器，提供稳定，低噪声的电源; 坚固耐用，可配接电连接器; 电子和光电集成在连接器背面; 实施健康监测和测试渠道，实现对AOC两端的监控，测试和控制以及上游系统和组件的监控。 并实现现有电缆的形式，适配，功能更换，以提高SWaP，电磁干扰弹性，长度带宽乘积，电磁脉冲电阻，信号完整性，系统可靠性，可测试性和维护性。 AOC是针对不同的连接器，引脚，电气数据组合，配电和电源定制的，只需极少的重新设计/重新鉴定。

公开(公告)号：US09728936B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-08

申请号：US14135108

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H01S5/04 ,  H04B10/50 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/022 ,  H01S5/062

CPC classification number: H01S5/041 ,  H01S5/0021 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/06213 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H04B10/504

Abstract: A method, system and an apparatus for hybrid optical and electrical pumping of semiconductor lasers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) improves reliability at high operating temperatures. The semiconductor laser or LED is biased via optical pumping and a relatively small electrical modulation current modulates the laser. At low modulation speeds, the modulation current is substantially lower than that required for biasing the laser or directly modulating it at high speeds. The lifetime of the laser is improved by substantially reducing the operating current, enabling laser lifetimes adequate for operation in many applications, such as deep-hole oil drilling and jet engine control, where operation is not currently possible.

公开(公告)号：US09431792B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-30

申请号：US14940579

申请日：2015-11-13

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H01S3/00 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H05B33/08 ,  H01S5/042

CPC classification number: H01S5/06804 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06832 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H05B33/0842

Abstract: A method and apparatus for active voltage regulation in optical modules utilize a voltage regulator to change the supply voltage provided to laser diode driver and receiver electronics to optimize module performance over temperature. The ambient temperature of the module is monitored. The outputs of the voltage regulator are controlled to provide voltages that are optimized with respect to temperature for the integrated circuits in the optical module. This control is implemented via a temperature sensitive feedback or a control input from a microcontroller with a temperature monitor input. The supply voltage is optimized to minimize the voltage required to achieve acceptable performance at a given temperature. Minimizing the supply voltage lengthens the lifetime of the integrated circuit and the optical module. The voltage regulator provides higher than standard supply voltages to a laser diode driver to compensate for higher laser voltage at low temperatures.

公开(公告)号：US09190809B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14135200

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H01S3/00 ,  H01S5/068 ,  H01S5/00 ,  H01S5/0683 ,  H01S5/183

CPC classification number: H01S5/06804 ,  H01S5/0085 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/06832 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H05B33/0842

Abstract: A method and apparatus for active voltage regulation in optical modules utilize a voltage regulator to change the supply voltage provided to laser diode driver and receiver electronics to optimize module performance over temperature. The ambient temperature of the module is monitored. The outputs of the voltage regulator are controlled to provide voltages that are optimized with respect to temperature for the integrated circuits in the optical module. This control is implemented via a temperature sensitive feedback or a control input from a microcontroller with a temperature monitor input. The supply voltage is optimized to minimize the voltage required to achieve acceptable performance at a given temperature. Minimizing the supply voltage lengthens the lifetime of the integrated circuit and the optical module. The voltage regulator provides higher than standard supply voltages to a laser diode driver to compensate for higher laser voltage at low temperatures.

Abstract translation: 用于光模块中的有源电压调节的方法和装置利用电压调节器来改变提供给激光二极管驱动器和接收器电子器件的电源电压，以优化模块性能。 监视模块的环境温度。 控制电压调节器的输出以提供相对于光学模块中的集成电路的温度优化的电压。 该控制通过温度敏感反馈或具有温度监视器输入的微控制器的控制输入来实现。 电源电压被优化以最小化在给定温度下达到可接受性能所需的电压。 最小化电源电压可延长集成电路和光模块的使用寿命。 电压调节器为激光二极管驱动器提供高于标准电源电压，以在低温下补偿更高的激光电压。

公开(公告)号：US09172462B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-27

申请号：US14133154

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  H04B10/079 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/50

CPC classification number: G02B6/4286 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G02B1/11 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04B10/0799 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/5057

Abstract: Optical bench structure provides a platform for integrating optical transmitters, particularly Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), with monitor photodetectors. A substrate with photodetectors on the front side is aligned with flip-chip bonding bumps so the emission of the transmitters is aligned with the monitor photodetectors and passes through the monitor photodetectors with a portion of the transmitted light absorbed by the monitor photodetectors. The photodetectors have a thin absorption region so the percentage of light absorbed may be relatively small, providing sufficient photocurrent to monitor the transmitted power having a minimal effect on the transmitted power. Microlenses are integrated on the backside of the substrate focus, steer and/or collimate the emitted optical beams from the transmitters. The structure enables photodetectors to be integrated on the optical bench allowing the received optical power to be monitored. The receiver photodetectors are integrated on the optical bench alone and/or in combination with the transmitters.

Abstract translation: 光学平台结构提供了一个平台，用于将光发射器，特别是垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）集成到监视器光电探测器中。 具有前侧的光电检测器的基板与倒装芯片接合凸块对准，因此发射器的发射与监视器光电检测器对准并且通过监视器光电检测器通过监视器光电探测器吸收的透射光的一部分。 光电检测器具有薄的吸收区域，因此吸收的光的百分比可以相对较小，提供足够的光电流来监测对发射功率的影响最小的发射功率。 微透镜集成在衬底聚焦的背面，引导和/或校准发射器发射的光束。 该结构使得光电检测器能够集成在光学平台上，从而监测所接收的光功率。 接收器光电探测器单独集成在光学台上和/或与发射器组合。

公开(公告)号：US09468085B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14135160

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: F21V5/00 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H01L33/64 ,  H01S5/024 ,  F21V29/54 ,  H01L23/24 ,  H01S5/022

CPC classification number: H05K1/0203 ,  F21V29/54 ,  H01L23/24 ,  H01L33/645 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01S5/02248 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H05K2201/10106 ,  H05K2201/10219 ,  Y10T29/4913 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An optical module apparatus and method operates at high temperatures. The apparatus has a first printed circuit board with optoelectronics and electronics located on a thermoelectric cooler. The thermoelectric cooler is located on a second printed circuit board that also has electronics that control the thermoelectric cooler separately mounted thereon. The optical module operates at substantially higher temperatures by placing the optoelectronics and the electronics, not including the thermoelectric cooler controller, on the thermoelectric cooler. The electronics controlling the thermoelectric cooler only require relatively simple, low-speed electronics that are implemented in integrated circuit technologies. The integrated circuit electronics may operate at very high temperatures (200° C. or higher) thereby making control of the thermoelectric cooler with uncooled electronics possible.

Abstract translation: 光模块装置和方法在高温下运行。 该装置具有位于热电冷却器上的具有光电子和电子器件的第一印刷电路板。 热电冷却器位于第二印刷电路板上，该印刷电路板还具有控制分别安装在其上的热电冷却器的电子器件。 光学模块通过将光电子器件和电子设备（不包括热电冷却器控制器）放置在热电冷却器上而在更高的温度下工作。 控制热电冷却器的电子器件仅需要在集成电路技术中实现的相对简单的低速电子设备。 集成电路电路可以在非常高的温度（200℃或更高）下运行，从而使得具有非制冷电子部件的热电冷却器成为可能。

公开(公告)号：US20160041352A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14923197

申请日：2015-10-26

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  H04B10/079 ,  H04B10/50 ,  G01J1/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4286 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G02B1/11 ,  H04B10/07955 ,  H04B10/0799 ,  H04B10/40 ,  H04B10/5057

Abstract: Optical bench structure provides a platform for integrating optical transmitters, particularly Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Lasers (VCSELs), with monitor photodetectors. A substrate with photodetectors on the front side is aligned with flip-chip bonding bumps so the emission of the transmitters is aligned with the monitor photodetectors and passes through the monitor photodetectors with a portion of the transmitted light absorbed by the monitor photodetectors. The photodetectors have a thin absorption region so the percentage of light absorbed may be relatively small, providing sufficient photocurrent to monitor the transmitted power having a minimal effect on the transmitted power. Microlenses are integrated on the backside of the substrate focus, steer and/or collimate the emitted optical beams from the transmitters. The structure enables photodetectors to be integrated on the optical bench allowing the received optical power to be monitored. The receiver photodetectors are integrated on the optical bench alone and/or in combination with the transmitters.

Abstract translation: 光学平台结构提供了一个平台，用于将光发射器，特别是垂直腔表面发射激光器（VCSEL）集成到监视器光电探测器中。 具有前侧的光电检测器的基板与倒装芯片接合凸块对准，因此发射器的发射与监视器光电检测器对准并且通过监视器光电检测器通过监视器光电探测器吸收的透射光的一部分。 光电检测器具有薄的吸收区域，因此吸收的光的百分比可以相对较小，提供足够的光电流来监测对发射功率的影响最小的发射功率。 微透镜集成在衬底聚焦的背面，引导和/或校准发射器发射的光束。 该结构使得光电检测器能够集成在光学平台上，从而监测所接收的光功率。 接收器光电探测器单独集成在光学台上和/或与发射器组合。

公开(公告)号：US20150333477A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14135108

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: H01S5/04 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H04B10/50 ,  H01S5/042

CPC classification number: H01S5/041 ,  H01S5/0021 ,  H01S5/005 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/06213 ,  H01S5/183 ,  H04B10/504

Abstract: A method, system and an apparatus for hybrid optical and electrical pumping of semiconductor lasers and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) improves reliability at high operating temperatures. The semiconductor laser or LED is biased via optical pumping and a relatively small electrical modulation current modulates the laser. At low modulation speeds, the modulation current is substantially lower than that required for biasing the laser or directly modulating it at high speeds. The lifetime of the laser is improved by substantially reducing the operating current, enabling laser lifetimes adequate for operation in many applications, such as deep-hole oil drilling and jet engine control, where operation is not currently possible.

Abstract translation: 用于半导体激光器和发光二极管（LED）的混合光和电泵浦的方法，系统和装置提高了在高工作温度下的可靠性。 半导体激光器或LED通过光泵浦被偏置，并且相对较小的电调制电流调制激光器。 在低调制速度下，调制电流基本上低于偏置激光器或直接在高速下调制激光器所需的调制电流。 通过大幅降低工作电流可以提高激光器的使用寿命，使激光寿命足以在许多应用中进行操作，例如深孔钻井和喷气发动机控制，其中当前不可能进行操作。