US4361814A
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Distributed optical parametric amplifier
Assignee: Conexant Systems LLC
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Filing: 1980-09-29
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Granted: 1982-11-30
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Expires: 2000-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A parametric amplifier including a semiconductor body portion (10) comprising a plurality of zones (11,13,15, . . . ) of a first conductivity type, each of the zones having a thickness less than or equal to the Debye length in the semiconductor body portion (11,13,15, . . . ), each of the zones being separated from one another by corresponding insulating layers (12,14, . . . ). The body portion has a first edge portion abutting a first edge of the plurality of zones, and a second edge portion abutting a second edge of the plurality of zones spaced apart from said first edge. A first interface (20) is provided adjacent the first edge portion for transmitting an electromagnetic wave into the semiconductor body portion for propagation therein; and a second interface (21) is provided adjacent the second edge portion for receiving an electromagnetic wave propagating in the body portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Sidney I. Soclof
- 👤 Michael T. Elliott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:00
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F7/00; H03F7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A microwave parametric amplifier comprising: a semiconductor body portion comprising a plurality of zones of a first conductivity type, each of said zones having a thickness less than or equal to the Debye length in the semiconductor body portion, each of said zones being separated from one another by an insulating layer, said body portion having a first face portion abutting a first edge of said plurality of zones, and a second face portion abutting a second edge of said plurality of zones spaced apart from said first face portion; first interface means adjacent said first face portion for transmitting an electromagnetic wave of microwave frequency into said semiconductor body portion for propagation therein; and second interface means adjacent said second face portion for receiving an electromagnetic wave of microwave frequency propagating in said body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A microwave parametric amplifier comprising: a semiconductor body portion comprising a plurality of zones of a first conductivity type, each of said zones having a thickness less than or equal to the Debye length in the semiconductor body portion, each of said zones being separated from one another by an insulating layer, said body portion having a first face portion abutting a first edge of said plurality of zones, and a second face portion abutting a second edge of said plurality of zones spaced apart from said first face portion; first interface means adjacent said first face portion for transmitting an electromagnetic wave of microwave frequency into said semiconductor body portion for propagation therein; and second interface means adjacent said second face portion for receiving an electromagnetic wave of microwave frequency propagating in said body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
An amplifier as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for applying an electrical potential to alternate zones of said semiconductor body portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
An amplifier as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for applying an electrical potential across two diametrically opposed faces of said semiconductor body portion, said diametrically opposed faces being different from said first face portion and said second face portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
An amplifier as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for applying an electrical potential to alternate zones of said semiconductor body portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
An amplifier as defined in claim 1, further comprising means for applying an electrical potential across two diametrically opposed faces of said semiconductor body portion, said diametrically opposed faces being different from said first face portion and said second face portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-11-29 | 1986-05-31 | 1986-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-11-29 | 1990-05-31 | 1990-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-11-29 | 1994-05-31 | 1994-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |