×

Compact optical devices and methods for making the same

  • US 7,171,065 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2005
  • Issued: 01/30/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
First Claim
Patent Images

1. An optical device comprising:

  • a support layer having a top surface and a bottom surface;

    a first waveguide segment disposed above the top surface, and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of light propagation spaced above the top surface by a first height;

    a second waveguide segment disposed above the top surface, and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of light propagation spaced above the top surface by a second height, the second height being less than the first height;

    a third waveguide segment disposed above the top surface, and having a first end, a second end, and an axis of light propagation spaced above the top surface by a third height, the third height being greater than the first height and the second height;

    a fourth waveguide segment that couples the second end of the first waveguide segment to the first end of the second waveguide segment;

    a fifth waveguide segment that couples the second end of the first waveguide segment to the first end of the third waveguide segment; and

    a first electrode disposed adjacent to at least one of the second and third waveguide segments.

View all claims
  • 1 Assignment
Timeline View
Assignment View
    ×
    ×