Optical waveguides – Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide – Electro-optic
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-12
2007-06-12
Font, Frank G. (Department: 2883)
Optical waveguides
Directional optical modulation within an optical waveguide
Electro-optic
C385S008000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11033038
ABSTRACT:
Optical devices are provided for optical signal modulation under the control of an electrical signal propagating along a traveling wave electrode structure. The electrode structure comprises a coplanar stripline including a control signal electrode interposed between a pair of ground plane electrodes. Each of the ground plane electrodes defines a positively or negatively biased elevated ground plane portion isolated from the control signal input and the control signal output. The present invention also contemplates provision of a coplanar stripline as described and claimed herein.
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Blevins Jerry Martin
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Font Frank G.
Optimer Photonics, Inc.
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