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Monolithic optical emitter-detector
Assignee: Infineon Technologies North America Corp
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Filing: 1996-02-26
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Granted: 1998-05-19
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Expires: 2016-02-26
Abstract
Abstract Optical feedback control in an optical emitter-detector combination can be improved by fabricating the two devices on a single substrate. The feedback radiation can then travel within a monolithic structure. This arrangement will yield greater uniformity in devices as well as provide for easier mechanical assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Krause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:02
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10F; H10F55/00; H10F55/20; H10F55/25; H10F55/255; H10H; H10H29/00; H10H29/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 50
Claim 1
Independent Claim
57 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for supporting adjacent to the means for emitting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
57 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for supporting adjacent to the means for emitting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for supporting is a non-insulating semiconductor substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting through the means for supporting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting are coplanar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting are physically joined at at least one point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for detecting surrounds the periphery of the means for emitting.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting surrounds the periphery of the means for detecting.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting have generally round geometries.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting have generally oval geometries.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting have generally curvilinear geometries.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting have generally rectangular geometries.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting and the means for detecting have generally square geometries.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting generates visible radiation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the means for emitting generates infrared radiation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, further including means for allowing radiation to pass out of the apparatus.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 1, further including means for shielding the means for detecting radiation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
54 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for supporting; means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for emitting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
54 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for supporting; means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for emitting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 15, wherein the means for detecting comprises means for allowing radiation to pass out of the apparatus.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 18, wherein the means for allowing radiation to pass out of the apparatus is an etched window.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for supporting is a non-insulating semiconductor substrate.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for detecting is a diode having a cathode and the means for emitting is a diode having an anode, and the cathode is coupled to the anode.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for detecting is a diode having an anode and the means for emitting is a diode having a cathode, and the anode is coupled to the cathode.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for detecting and the means for emitting are diodes, each diode having an anode, and the anodes are coupled to one another.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for detecting and the means for emitting are diodes, each diode having a cathode, and the cathodes are coupled to one another.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for emitting generates visible radiation.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for emitting generates infrared radiation.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, wherein the means for emitting radiates through the means for detecting.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 17, further including means for shielding the means for detecting radiation.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
54 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for supporting; means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for detecting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
54 words
A monolithic apparatus, comprising: means for supporting; means for detecting radiation positioned on the means for supporting; and means for emitting radiation positioned on the means for detecting, wherein the means for emitting is electrically coupled to the means for detecting and the means for detecting receives radiation only from the means for emitting.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for detecting is a diode having a cathode and the means for emitting is a diode having an anode, and the cathode is coupled to the anode.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for detecting is a diode having an anode and the means for emitting a diode having a cathode, and the anode is coupled to the cathode.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for detecting and the means for emitting are diodes, each diode having an anode, and the anodes are coupled to one another.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for detecting and the means for emitting are diodes, each diode having a cathode, and the cathodes are coupled to one another.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for emitting generates visible radiation.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for emitting generates infrared radiation.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, wherein the means for supporting is a non-insulating semiconductor substrate.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, further including means for allowing radiation to pass out of the apparatus.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus as set forth in claim 29, further including means for shielding the means for detecting radiation.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
22 words
The monolithic optical emitter-detector as set forth in claim 38, further including an opaque shield layer or an enclosure impervious to light.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
22 words
The monolithic optical emitter-detector as set forth in claim 38, further including an opaque shield layer or an enclosure impervious to light.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
22 words
The monolithic optical emitter-detector as set forth in claim 38, further including an opaque shield layer or an enclosure impervious to light.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
40 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; an emitter positioned on the substrate; and a detector positioned on the substrate adjacent to the emitter, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
40 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; an emitter positioned on the substrate; and a detector positioned on the substrate adjacent to the emitter, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
37 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; an LED emitter positioned on the substrate; and a detector positioned on the emitter, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
37 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; an LED emitter positioned on the substrate; and a detector positioned on the emitter, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
37 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; a detector positioned on the substrate; and an LED emitter positioned on the detector, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
37 words
A monolithic optical emitter-detector, comprising: a substrate; a detector positioned on the substrate; and an LED emitter positioned on the detector, where the detector is electrically coupled to the emitter and receives radiation only from the emitter.
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