Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave directional modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave directional modulation
C398S183000, C372S029010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06922278
ABSTRACT:
A photonic device including an array of lasers providing light to an array of electro-absorption modulators, both on a common substrate. In some embodiments the lasers are in a closely spaced array and lase at different wavelengths, providing with associated electro-absorption modulators a compact wavelength selectable laser.
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Emanuel Mark
Heanue John
Pezeshki Bardia
Vail Edward C.
Yoffe Gideon
Choi William
Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Epps Georgia
Santur Corporation
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