US3701047A
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Semiconductor laser devices utilizing light reflective metallic layers
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-16
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1986-08-16
Abstract
Abstract A P-N junction semiconductor laser diode in which light reflective metallic layers are provided on the optically flat opposed surfaces of the diode. A transparent insulating coating having a particular thickness covers each of the semiconductor end surfaces. A thin metallic layer is disposed on each of the insulating layers. One of the metallic layers is sufficiently thick to totally reflect light emitted from the P-N junction, whereas the other metallic layer is such as to reflect approximately 99 percent of the radiated light. A transparent insulating material protects the exposed surfaces of each of the metallic layers.
Inventors
- 👤 Sandor Caplan
- 👤 Michael F Lamorte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S5/00; H01S5/02; H01S5/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
In a semiconductor diode of the type wherein a pair of electrical connections are soldered to metal coatings on a pair of opposed surfaces of P and N regions, respectively, of said diode to provide means to bias said diode in the forward direction, whereby to cause said diode to emit radiant energy along a P-N junction plane, said diode having two opposed planar ends transverse to, and including, said P-N junction plane, the improvement comprising a first layer of radiant-energy transmitting, electrically insulating material on one of said ends, said first layer having a thickness on the order of lambda /2n, where lambda is the wavelength of said radiant energy and n is the index of refraction of said insulating material, a second layer of a light-reflective metal on said first layer, said second layer having a thickness to substantially reflect said radiant energy, and a third protective layer of electrically insulating material comprising silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide or silicon nitride on said second layer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
In a semiconductor diode of the type wherein a pair of electrical connections are soldered to metal coatings on a pair of opposed surfaces of P and N regions, respectively, of said diode to provide means to bias said diode in the forward direction, whereby to cause said diode to emit radiant energy along a P-N junction plane, said diode having two opposed planar ends transverse to, and including, said P-N junction plane, the improvement comprising a first layer of radiant-energy transmitting, electrically insulating material on one of said ends, said first layer having a thickness on the order of lambda /2n, where lambda is the wavelength of said radiant energy and n is the index of refraction of said insulating material, a second layer of a light-reflective metal on said first layer, said second layer having a thickness to substantially reflect said radiant energy, and a third protective layer of electrically insulating material comprising silicon monoxide, silicon dioxide or silicon nitride on said second layer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement according to claim 1, wherein portions of said first and third layers are contiguous and surround said second layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The improvement according to claim 1, wherein the thickness of said second layer is sufficient to totally reflect said radiant energy.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3248670A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |