公开(公告)号：US20240272380A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-15

申请号：US18634911

申请日：2024-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Goldis ,  Jeffrey T. Hill ,  Michael J. Bishop

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B19/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/4206 ,  G02B6/4219 ,  G02B6/4244 ,  G02B6/4296 ,  G02B19/0057 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B6/4262

Abstract: A photonics package may include a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (“FAC”). The hanging connector is typically affixed to a side of the substrate other than the side through which a light output is emitted. The hanging connector may be L-shaped in cross-section, having a base section and an extended section projecting from the base section. The base section affixes to the substrate while the extended section affixes to the FAC, so that the FAC extends downward along the emitter surface of the substrate; a vertex of the FAC is coplanar with an emitter outputting the light output.

公开(公告)号：US11585749B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17063483

申请日：2020-10-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. Kangas ,  Mark Alan Arbore ,  David I. Simon ,  Michael J. Bishop ,  James W. Hillendahl ,  Robert Chen

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/433 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N21/21

Abstract: This relates to systems and methods for measuring a concentration and type of substance in a sample at a sampling interface. The systems can include a light source, optics, one or more modulators, a reference, a detector, and a controller. The systems and methods disclosed can be capable of accounting for drift originating from the light source, one or more optics, and the detector by sharing one or more components between different measurement light paths. Additionally, the systems can be capable of differentiating between different types of drift and eliminating erroneous measurements due to stray light with the placement of one or more modulators between the light source and the sample or reference. Furthermore, the systems can be capable of detecting the substance along various locations and depths within the sample by mapping a detector pixel and a microoptics to the location and depth in the sample.

公开(公告)号：US20220128782A1

公开(公告)日：2022-04-28

申请号：US17508760

申请日：2021-10-22

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Goldis ,  Jeffrey T. Hill ,  Michael J. Bishop

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B19/00

Abstract: A photonics package may include a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (“FAC”). The hanging connector is typically affixed to a side of the substrate other than the side through which a light output is emitted. The hanging connector may be L-shaped in cross-section, having a base section and an extended section projecting from the base section. The base section affixes to the substrate while the extended section affixes to the FAC, so that the FAC extends downward along the emitter surface of the substrate; a vertex of the FAC is coplanar with an emitter outputting the light output.

公开(公告)号：US20210018432A1

公开(公告)日：2021-01-21

申请号：US17063483

申请日：2020-10-05

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. Kangas ,  Mark Alan Arbore ,  David I. Simon ,  Michael J. Bishop ,  James W. Hillendahl ,  Robert Chen

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/433 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/42

Abstract: This relates to systems and methods for measuring a concentration and type of substance in a sample at a sampling interface. The systems can include a light source, optics, one or more modulators, a reference, a detector, and a controller. The systems and methods disclosed can be capable of accounting for drift originating from the light source, one or more optics, and the detector by sharing one or more components between different measurement light paths. Additionally, the systems can be capable of differentiating between different types of drift and eliminating erroneous measurements due to stray light with the placement of one or more modulators between the light source and the sample or reference. Furthermore, the systems can be capable of detecting the substance along various locations and depths within the sample by mapping a detector pixel and a microoptics to the location and depth in the sample.

公开(公告)号：US12271042B2

公开(公告)日：2025-04-08

申请号：US18634911

申请日：2024-04-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Alexander Goldis ,  Jeffrey T. Hill ,  Michael J. Bishop

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/30 ,  G02B19/00

Abstract: A photonics package may include a substrate, a hanging connector, and a fast-axis collimator (“FAC”). The hanging connector is typically affixed to a side of the substrate other than the side through which a light output is emitted. The hanging connector may be L-shaped in cross-section, having a base section and an extended section projecting from the base section. The base section affixes to the substrate while the extended section affixes to the FAC, so that the FAC extends downward along the emitter surface of the substrate; a vertex of the FAC is coplanar with an emitter outputting the light output.

公开(公告)号：US20240410822A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-12

申请号：US18808482

申请日：2024-08-19

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Miikka M. Kangas ,  Mark Alan Arbore ,  David I. Simon ,  Michael J. Bishop ,  James W. Hillendahl ,  Robert Chen

IPC: G01N21/27 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/32 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/433 ,  G01J3/447 ,  G01N21/21 ,  G01N21/35 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/49

Abstract: This relates to systems and methods for measuring a concentration and type of substance in a sample at a sampling interface. The systems can include a light source, optics, one or more modulators, a reference, a detector, and a controller. The systems and methods disclosed can be capable of accounting for drift originating from the light source, one or more optics, and the detector by sharing one or more components between different measurement light paths. Additionally, the systems can be capable of differentiating between different types of drift and eliminating erroneous measurements due to stray light with the placement of one or more modulators between the light source and the sample or reference. Furthermore, the systems can be capable of detecting the substance along various locations and depths within the sample by mapping a detector pixel and a microoptics to the location and depth in the sample.

公开(公告)号：US11171464B1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-09

申请号：US16714575

申请日：2019-12-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Bishop ,  Jason Pelc ,  Vijay M. Iyer ,  Alex Goldis

IPC: H01S5/02355 ,  G02B6/13 ,  H01S5/0234 ,  H01S5/02234 ,  H01S5/02251 ,  H01S5/02345 ,  G02B6/12 ,  H01S5/024

Abstract: Described herein are one or more methods for integrating an optical component into an integrated photonics device. The die including a light source, an outcoupler, or both, may be bonded to a wafer having a cavity. The die can be encapsulated using an insulating material, such as an overmold, that surrounds its edges. Another (or the same) insulating material can surround conductive posts. Portions of the die, the overmold, and optionally, the conductive posts can be removed using a grinding and polishing process to create a planar top surface. The planar top surface enables flip-chip bonding and an improved connection to a heat sink. The process can continue with forming one or more additional conductive layers and/or insulating layers and electrically connecting the p-side and n-side contacts of the laser to a source.

公开(公告)号：US20210033805A1

公开(公告)日：2021-02-04

申请号：US16969034

申请日：2019-02-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Bishop ,  Vijay M. Iyer ,  Jason S. Pelc ,  Mario J. Costello

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N21/47

Abstract: Described herein is an integrated photonics device including a light emitter, integrated edge outcoupler(s), optics, and a detector array. The device can include a hermetically sealed enclosure. The hermetic seal can reduce the amount of moisture and/or contamination that may affect the measurement, analysis, and/or the function of the individual components within the sealed enclosure. Additionally or alternatively, the hermetic seal can be used to protect the components within the enclosure from environmental contamination induced during the manufacturing, packaging, and/or shipping process. The outcoupler(s) can be formed by creating one or more pockets in the layers of a die. Outcoupler material can be formed in the pocket and, optionally, subsequent layers can be deposited on top. The edge of the die can be polished until a targeted polish plane is achieved. Once the outcoupler is formed, the die can be flipped over and other components can be formed.

公开(公告)号：US11960131B2

公开(公告)日：2024-04-16

申请号：US17575326

申请日：2022-01-13

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Bishop ,  Vijay M. Iyer ,  Jason S. Pelc ,  Mario J. Costello

IPC: G02B6/42 ,  G01N21/47 ,  G01N21/49

CPC classification number: G02B6/4268 ,  G01N21/4785 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G02B6/4214 ,  G02B6/4251

Abstract: Described herein is an integrated photonics device including a light emitter, integrated edge outcoupler(s), optics, and a detector array. The device can include a hermetically sealed enclosure. The hermetic seal can reduce the amount of moisture and/or contamination that may affect the measurement, analysis, and/or the function of the individual components within the sealed enclosure. Additionally or alternatively, the hermetic seal can be used to protect the components within the enclosure from environmental contamination induced during the manufacturing, packaging, and/or shipping process. The outcoupler(s) can be formed by creating one or more pockets in the layers of a die. Outcoupler material can be formed in the pocket and, optionally, subsequent layers can be deposited on top. The edge of the die can be polished until a targeted polish plane is achieved. Once the outcoupler is formed, the die can be flipped over and other components can be formed.

公开(公告)号：US20230251420A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US18134865

申请日：2023-04-14

Applicant: Apple Inc.

Inventor： Michael J. Bishop ,  Vijay M. Iyer ,  Lexie Nicole Schachne ,  Jason Pelc

IPC: G02B6/12 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/12004 ,  G02B6/122 ,  G02B6/4244 ,  G02B2006/12104 ,  G02B2006/12138

Abstract: An integrated photonics device that emits light out towards a measured sample value is disclosed. The device can include a discrete optical unit that attaches to a supporting layer. The discrete optical unit can include mirror(s), optics, detector array(s), and traces. The supporting layer can include one or more cavities having facet walls. Light emitter(s) can emit light that propagate through waveguide(s). The emitted light can exit the waveguide(s) (via termination point(s)), enter the one or more cavities at the facet walls, and be received by receiving facets of the discrete optical unit. The mirror(s) of the discrete optical unit can redirect the received light towards collimating optics, which can direct the light out of the device through the system interface. The discrete optical unit can be formed separately from the supporting layer or bonded to the supporting layer after the mirror, optics, detector arrays, and traces are formed.