Apple inc. (20240106203). Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Chin Han Lin of Cupertino CA (US)
Yazan Z. Alnahhas of Stanford CA (US)
Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240106203 titled 'Laser Emitters with Integrated Thermal Sensors
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes an optoelectronic device with an epitaxial stack, an array of laser emitters, and a thermal sensor for in-situ temperature measurements.
- The epitaxial stack consists of a set of epitaxial layers.
- The array of laser emitters is formed within the epitaxial layers.
- The thermal sensor is located near a laser emitter to measure temperature at the junction of active and inactive regions.
- A controller processes the thermal sensor output to determine the temperature at the junction through in-situ measurements.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in:
- High-speed communication systems
- Laser-based medical devices
- Industrial laser processing equipment
Problems Solved
- Accurate temperature monitoring in laser emitters
- Preventing overheating and optimizing performance
Benefits
- Enhanced efficiency and reliability of laser devices
- Real-time temperature control for improved performance
- Extended lifespan of laser emitters
Potential Commercial Applications
Optoelectronic companies can utilize this technology in:
- Laser cutting and welding machines
- Fiber optic communication systems
- Medical laser equipment
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of external temperature sensors in laser devices for monitoring and control purposes.
What are the specific materials used in the epitaxial layers of the device?
The specific materials used in the epitaxial layers are not mentioned in the abstract. Further details from the full patent application may provide this information.
How does the controller process the output of the thermal sensor to determine the temperature at the junction?
The abstract does not elaborate on the specific process by which the controller determines the temperature at the junction. This aspect would likely be explained in more detail in the full patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
embodiments of the disclosure relate to an optoelectronic device having an epitaxial stack, an array of laser emitters, and a thermal sensor. the epitaxial stack includes a set of epitaxial layers. the array of laser emitters is formed in the set of epitaxial layers. the thermal sensor is coupled to the epitaxial stack at a location adjacent to a laser emitter of the array of laser emitters. the optoelectronic device further includes a controller configured to receive an output of the thermal sensor and determine a temperature at a junction between an active region and an inactive region in the laser emitter by in-situ measurements.
