Coherent light generators – Particular temperature control – Liquid coolant
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-26
2010-02-02
Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular temperature control
Liquid coolant
C372S034000, C372S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07656915
ABSTRACT:
A laser diode package includes a laser diode, a cooler, and a metallization layer. The laser diode is used for converting electrical energy to optical energy. The cooler receives and routes a coolant from a cooling source via internal channels. The cooler includes a plurality of ceramic sheets and a highly thermally-conductive sheet. The ceramic sheets are fused together and the thermally-conductive sheet is attached to a top ceramic sheet of the plurality of ceramic sheets. The metallization layer has at least a portion on the thermally-conductive sheet. The portion is electrically coupled to the laser diode for conducting the electrical energy to the laser diode.
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