Coherent light generators – Particular temperature control
Patent
1991-11-15
1993-03-23
Epps, Georgia Y.
Coherent light generators
Particular temperature control
372 29, 372 43, 372 38, H01S 304
Patent
active
051970767
ABSTRACT:
Laser apparatus containing an electrically operated laser (laser diode) is temperature stabilized so that it is able to generate a beam of laser light of sufficient intensity to be suitable for use in a laser printer without entering a failure mode due to overheating. The laser diode is integrated into a hybrid thick film integrated circuit wherein the laser diode is bonded to one side of the hybrid's substrate of thermally conductive and electrically insulating material of the hybrid. The hybrid has conductors thereon which are connected to the leads from the laser diode. A circuit containing temperature sensitive material (elements formed of positive or negative temperature co-efficient resistive material) is distributed in spaced areas on the opposite side of the hybrid's substrate from the laser diode. The distributed thermistor circuit and its close thermal coupling to the cooler and the diode laser reduce thermal mass (capacitance), which must be heated or cooled, to maintain athermal conditions. A control circuit responsive to the thermistor resistance which includes a proportional gain stage which follows rapid changes in thermistor resistance and an integral stage which prevents slow changes in thermistor resistance from rendering the temperature unstable, provides current in the proper direction through the cooler so as to maintain and stabilize the temperature of the laser.
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Bedzyk Mark D.
Davis James G.
Heiler Gregory N.
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