Patent classifications
G02B6/29365
Multi-channel light-receiving module
Provided is a multi-channel light-receiving module, which comprises an incident collimator, a light-splitting assembly, an optical path conversion assembly and a photoelectric chip array which are arranged in sequence, wherein the light-splitting assembly comprises an inner reflector and a plurality of optical filters, and the optical filters are respectively arranged on an output end of the inner reflector; the channel interval of photoelectric chips in the photoelectric chip array is less than the channel interval of an adjacent optical filter; the optical path conversion assembly comprises a plurality of emergent collimators and an optical fiber connected to each of the emergent collimators; a plurality of paths of optical signals output by the light-splitting assembly are respectively coupled into corresponding optical fibers after passing through the plurality of emergent collimators; and the plurality of paths of optical signals are output by output ends of the plurality of optical fibers and are then coupled to the photoelectric chip array. By means of the light-receiving module, an optical path component is converted into a small channel interval of photoelectric chips from a large channel interval of optical filters, the problem of it being difficult to match the channel interval of optical filters and the channel interval of photoelectric chips is solved, the cost of photoelectric chips is reduced, and the assembly difficulty of optical filters is also reduced.
Free-space optical collimator
In various embodiments, free-space optical collimator and multi-channel wavelength division multiplexers including free-space optical collimators are provided. In one embodiment, for example, a free-space optical collimator includes a base having a length, a generally flat bottom surface and a top surface. A groove is disposed along the top surface of the base extending through the length of the base. A lens is disposed within the groove of the base and a fiber optic pigtail is disposed generally adjacent to a focal point of the lens. The lens and fiber optic pigtail are aligned within the groove to reduce an off-angle offset of an optical light signal propagating through the free-space optical collimator. In other embodiments, a process of producing a free-space optical collimator is also provided.
Multi-Channel Light-Receiving Module
Provided is a multi-channel light-receiving module, which comprises an incident collimator, a light-splitting assembly, an optical path conversion assembly and a photoelectric chip array which are arranged in sequence, wherein the light-splitting assembly comprises an inner reflector and a plurality of optical filters, and the optical filters are respectively arranged on an output end of the inner reflector; the channel interval of photoelectric chips in the photoelectric chip array is less than the channel interval of an adjacent optical filter; the optical path conversion assembly comprises a plurality of emergent collimators and an optical fiber connected to each of the emergent collimators; a plurality of paths of optical signals output by the light-splitting assembly are respectively coupled into corresponding optical fibers after passing through the plurality of emergent collimators; and the plurality of paths of optical signals are output by output ends of the plurality of optical fibers and are then coupled to the photoelectric chip array. By means of the light-receiving module, an optical path component is converted into a small channel interval of photoelectric chips from a large channel interval of optical filters, the problem of it being difficult to match the channel interval of optical filters and the channel interval of photoelectric chips is solved, the cost of photoelectric chips is reduced, and the assembly difficulty of optical filters is also reduced.
FLOW CYTOMETER
The disclosed flow cytometer includes a wavelength division multiplexer (WDM). The WDM includes an extended light source providing light that forms an object, a collimating optical element that captures light from the extended light source and projects a magnified image of the object as a first light beam, and a first focusing optical element configured to focus the first light beam to a size smaller than the object of the extended light source to a first semiconductor detector. The disclosed flow cytometer further includes a composite microscope objective to direct light emitted by a particle in a flow channel in a viewing zone of the composite microscope to the extended light source, a fluidic system and a peristaltic pump configured to supply liquid sheath and liquid sample to the flow channel, and a laser diode system to illuminate the particle in the flow channel.
Optical receiver module having a shifted center axis of light receiving element
An optical receiver module includes: a lens array including a plurality of condenser lenses arranged in one direction to define a plane with optical axes in parallel to each other; and a light receiving element array including a plurality of light receiving elements each configured to receive light emitted from each of the condenser lenses. The light receiving element array includes: a semiconductor substrate to which the light from each of the condenser lenses is input and through which the light is transmitted; and light receiving portions each configured to receive the light transmitted through the semiconductor substrate and convert the light into an electrical signal. A shift of the optical axis of each of the condenser lenses from a center of each corresponding one of the light receiving portions is larger in a direction perpendicular to the one direction within the plane than in the one direction.
Multichannel Parallel Light Emitting Device
The present invention provides a multichannel parallel light emitting device comprising a semiconductor cooler, a cold surface of the semiconductor cooler completely covers the area of a hot surface, and when the hot surface and the cold surface are horizontally disposed, a horizontal distance is reserved between the edge of the cold surface and the edge of the hot surface, and a positive electrode and a negative electrode are fixed on a second surface of the cold surface. The semiconductor cooler with the above structure is disposed in a sealed BOX of a BOX package, the bottom surface of the inner wall of the BOX package is provided with a groove for mounting a semiconductor cooler, a hot surface of the semiconductor cooler is fixed at the bottom of the groove, an insulating low thermal conductivity sealing ring is disposed between a lower end of a cold surface of the semiconductor cooler and the BOX package, so that the BOX package, the insulating low thermal conductivity sealing ring and the cold surface of the semiconductor cooler form a closed space, so as to achieve the TEC local hermetic effect, a water-proof film is not required for the TEC, and to ensure the TEC can work in a non-hermetic environment.
OPTICAL COMPONENT, OPTICAL MODULE, AND COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE
This application provides an optical component including a base, a light splitting structure, a first filter, and a collimation lens, where a first optical signal on a first path is incident on a light splitting surface of the first filter through a light inlet/outlet; the light splitting surface of the first filter reflects the first optical signal to the collimation lens along a second path, where the collimation lens disposed on the second path is configured to convert the first optical signal on the second path into parallel light; and the first optical signal includes a signal of at least one type of wavelength, and the light splitting structure is disposed on an emergent path of the first optical signal after the first optical signal passes through the collimation lens, and is configured to output, based on the wavelength type, the first optical signal adjusted by the collimation lens.
METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING INTEGRATED OPTICAL MODULE
There are provided: a plurality of optical elements for handling light having different wavelengths; a plurality of collimating lenses individually provided in the optical elements, each of the collimating lenses having a first end facing a main surface of one of the optical elements; an optical multi-demultiplexer using reflection of light caused by a spatial optical system, the optical multi-demultiplexer having a first end facing a second end of each of the collimating lenses; a coupling lens having a first end facing a second end of the optical multi-demultiplexer; an SMF having one end facing a second end of the coupling lens; and an optical block, which is transparent, provided on an optical path between each of the collimating lenses and the optical multi-demultiplexer, the optical path having a small number of reflections in the optical multi-demultiplexer.
INTEGRATION OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS WITHIN A FOLDED OPTICAL PATH
An apparatus includes a substrate transmissive of electromagnetic energy of at least a plurality of wavelengths, having a first end, a second end, a first major face, a second major face, at least one edge, a length, a width, and a thickness, at least a first output optic that outputs electromagnetic energy the substrate; and a first input optic oriented and positioned to provide electromagnetic energy into the substrate via at least one of the first or the second major face of the substrate. The first output optic is laterally spaced from the first input optic. A number of reflectors and optional absorbers may be positioned proximate the first major face and/or the second major face to structure electromagnetic energy and/or to translate such from the first input optic to the first output optic. The apparatus may be part of a spectrometer or other optical system.
MULTI-CHANNEL WAVELENGTH DIVISION MULTIPLEXING OPTICAL RECEIVING COMPONENT AND OPTICAL MODULE
In the technical field of optical communication a multi-path wavelength division multiplexing light receiving component including a substrate placed at the bottom of a housing is provided. The housing and substrate form an installation chamber, and include a light emitting unit, a light de-multiplexing unit, a reflector and a light receiving unit. The light emission unit, the light de-multiplexing unit, the reflector, and the light receiving unit are located inside the installation cavity, and the light emission unit, the light de-multiplexing unit, and the reflector are fixed on the housing, and the light receiving unit is fixed on the substrate. An optical module includes the multiplex wavelength division multiplexing optical receiving component. The length of the light receiving unit is shortened by reflecting an optical signal decomposed by a light de-multiplexing unit, and disposing the light receiving unit integrally below a reflector.