公开(公告)号：US07412123B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-12

申请号：US11751910

申请日：2007-05-22

Applicant: Tom Mader ,  Christine Krause ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Jamyuen Ko

Inventor： Tom Mader ,  Christine Krause ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Jamyuen Ko

IPC: G02B6/12

CPC classification number: G02B6/43 ,  H05K1/0274 ,  H05K1/14 ,  H05K2201/044

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, a backplane includes one or more optical links and is capable of receiving one or more circuit cards. Optical signals sent via the optical links may at least partially travel in a free space region between optical elements of the circuit cards and the optical links. Optical signals may also traverse the free space between optical links in the absence of a circuit card wherein the optical signal may travel to one or more other circuit cards on the backplane. As a result, in one or more embodiments a network between one or more of the circuit cards on the backplane may be automatically configured even in the absence of one or more circuit cards from the backplane.

Abstract translation: 简而言之，根据一个或多个实施例，背板包括一个或多个光链路，并且能够接收一个或多个电路卡。 通过光链路发送的光信号可以至少部分地在电路卡的光学元件和光学链路之间的自由空间区域中行进。 在没有电路卡的情况下，光信号也可以穿过光链路之间的自由空间，其中光信号可以行进到背板上的一个或多个其它电路卡。 结果，在一个或多个实施例中，即使在没有来自背板的一个或多个电路卡的情况下，背板上的一个或多个电路板之间的网络也可以自动配置。

公开(公告)号：US20070154225A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11323745

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Craig Schulz ,  Tom Mader ,  Song Shang

Inventor： Craig Schulz ,  Tom Mader ,  Song Shang

IPC: H04B10/06

CPC classification number: H04B10/66

Abstract: An optoelectronic circuit has an optical to electrical converter, a duo-binary encoder with an input coupled to an output of the converter, and a duo-binary decoder having an input coupled to the output of the encoder. A decision circuit having an input coupled to an output of the decoder is also provided. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 光电子电路具有光电转换器，具有耦合到转换器的输出的输入的二进制编码器和具有耦合到编码器的输出的输入的二进制解码器。 还提供了具有耦合到解码器的输出的输入的判定电路。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US06618408B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-09

申请号：US09819355

申请日：2001-03-27

Applicant: Tom Mader ,  Craig Schulz ,  Bob DeBoo

Inventor： Tom Mader ,  Craig Schulz ,  Bob DeBoo

IPC: H01S310

CPC classification number: H01S5/042

Abstract: A direct-drive modulator driver and an optical transponder including the driver are disclosed. The driver includes a transistor having a first terminal, a second terminal and an input terminal, where said first terminal is grounded. The driver further comprises of a laser diode having a p-terminal and an n-terminal, where said p-terminal is coupled to a power supply, and said n-terminal is coupled to the second terminal of the transistor. The driver further comprises of an input load coupled to the input terminal of the transistor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种直驱驱动调制器驱动器和包括该驱动器的光转发器。 驱动器包括具有第一端子，第二端子和输入端子的晶体管，其中所述第一端子接地。 驱动器还包括具有p端和n端的激光二极管，其中所述p端耦合到电源，并且所述n端耦合到晶体管的第二端。 驱动器还包括耦合到晶体管的输入端的输入负载。

公开(公告)号：US20110255825A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US11731810

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

Inventor： Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

IPC: G02B6/26

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4284 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical USB (OUSB) to enhance the data rate of USB by adding super-high data rate (e.g. 10 Gbps) optical communication on top of its current specification so that backward compatibility is achievable. Mechanical tolerances may be achieved by using embedded lenses to expand a beam emerging from the connector prior to entering its mating connector and using an identical lens in the mating connector to collimate the beam back onto a fiber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种通过在其当前规范之上增加超高数据速率（例如10Gbps）光通信来增强USB数据速率的光学USB（OUSB），使得可实现向后兼容性。 机械公差可以通过使用嵌入式透镜来在连接器进入其配合连接器之前展开出来的光束并且在配合连接器中使用相同的透镜来将光束准直到光纤上来实现。

公开(公告)号：US07574145B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11323745

申请日：2005-12-30

Applicant: Craig Schulz ,  Tom Mader ,  Song Quan Shang

Inventor： Craig Schulz ,  Tom Mader ,  Song Quan Shang

IPC: H04B10/06

CPC classification number: H04B10/66

Abstract: An optoelectronic circuit has an optical to electrical converter, a duo-binary encoder with an input coupled to an output of the converter, and a duo-binary decoder having an input coupled to the output of the encoder. A decision circuit having an input coupled to an output of the decoder is also provided. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract translation: 光电子电路具有光电转换器，具有耦合到转换器的输出的输入的二进制编码器和具有耦合到编码器的输出的输入的二进制解码器。 还提供了具有耦合到解码器的输出的输入的判定电路。 还描述和要求保护其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20060274796A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-07

申请号：US11479541

申请日：2006-06-30

Applicant: Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

Inventor： Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

IPC: H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/02212 ,  H01S5/02284 ,  H01S5/024 ,  H01S5/0427 ,  H01S5/0617 ,  H01S5/06812 ,  H01S5/06832 ,  H01S5/183

Abstract: Methods of sensing lasers in real time for monitoring and control are disclosed. In one aspect, a method may include applying a perturbation current to a laser for a plurality of consecutive modulation cycles. Power of light emitted by the laser over the plurality of consecutive modulation cycles may be detected. Then, the perturbation current may be changed. The power of light emitted by the laser over a plurality of consecutive modulation cycles may be detected after changing the perturbation current. Then, an operating characteristic of the laser may be determined based, at least in part, on a change in the power of light detected before and after the change in the perturbation current. Sensors and systems incorporating the sensors are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了实时检测激光器的监测和控制方法。 在一个方面，一种方法可以包括在多个连续的调制周期中对激光器施加扰动电流。 可以检测由激光在多个连续调制周期中发射的光的功率。 然后，可以改变扰动电流。 在改变摄动电流之后，可以检测激光在多个连续调制周期上发射的光的功率。 然后，可以至少部分地基于在扰动电流的变化之前和之后检测的光的功率的变化来确定激光器的工作特性。 还公开了包含传感器的传感器和系统。

公开(公告)号：US06747820B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-08

申请号：US10278401

申请日：2002-10-23

Applicant: Eric J. Zbinden ,  Tom Mader ,  Jan Peeters Weem

Inventor： Eric J. Zbinden ,  Tom Mader ,  Jan Peeters Weem

IPC: G02B702

CPC classification number: H01L23/38 ,  H01L2224/48091 ,  H01L2224/48137 ,  H01L2224/49109 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An opto-electronic module may be provided with an internal thermoelectric cooler. Components to be cooled may be positioned over the thermoelectric cooler. Other components may be positioned aside the cooled components but raised, using a riser, to position them away from the cooled components.

Abstract translation: 光电模块可以设置有内部热电冷却器。 要冷却的部件可以位于热电冷却器的上方。 其他部件可以放置在冷却部件的旁边，而是使用提升管将其定位成远离冷却的部件。

公开(公告)号：US20140133811A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US14066607

申请日：2013-10-29

Applicant: Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

Inventor： Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4284 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical USB (OUSB) to enhance the data rate of USB by adding super-high data rate (e.g. 10 Gbps) optical communication on top of its current specification so that backward compatibility is achievable. Mechanical tolerances may be achieved by using embedded lenses to expand a beam emerging from the connector prior to entering its mating connector and using an identical lens in the mating connector to collimate the beam back onto a fiber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种通过在其当前规范之上增加超高数据速率（例如10Gbps）光通信来增强USB数据速率的光学USB（OUSB），使得可实现向后兼容性。 机械公差可以通过使用嵌入式透镜来在连接器进入其配合连接器之前展开出来的光束并且在配合连接器中使用相同的透镜来将光束准直到光纤上来实现。

公开(公告)号：US08613561B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-24

申请号：US13758271

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

Inventor： Jamyuen Ko ,  Hengju Cheng ,  Tom Mader

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38

CPC classification number: G02B6/4204 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3853 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4284 ,  H01R13/7172 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to an optical USB (OUSB) to enhance the data rate of USB by adding super-high data rate (e.g. 10 Gbps) optical communication on top of its current specification so that backward compatibility is achievable. Mechanical tolerances may be achieved by using embedded lenses to expand a beam emerging from the connector prior to entering its mating connector and using an identical lens in the mating connector to collimate the beam back onto a fiber.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例涉及一种通过在其当前规范之上增加超高数据速率（例如10Gbps）光通信来增强USB数据速率的光学USB（OUSB），使得可实现向后兼容性。 机械公差可以通过使用嵌入式透镜来在连接器进入其配合连接器之前展开出来的光束并且在配合连接器中使用相同的透镜来将光束准直到光纤上来实现。

公开(公告)号：US20080267633A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11740505

申请日：2007-04-26

Applicant: Jan Peeters Weem ,  Tom Mader ,  Fulvio Spagna

Inventor： Jan Peeters Weem ,  Tom Mader ,  Fulvio Spagna

IPC: H04B10/00

CPC classification number: H04B10/40

Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one or more embodiments, optical transceiver module includes a first equalizer disposed internal to the optical transceiver module that is capable of equalizing an electrical signal provided to a host board in combination with a second equalizer disposed on the host board in a split equalization type arrangement.

Abstract translation: 简而言之，根据一个或多个实施例，光收发器模块包括设置在光收发器模块内部的第一均衡器，其能够将提供给主板的电信号与设置在主板上的第二均衡器组合在一起 分离均衡型布置。