18697905. OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Mitsubishi Electric Corporation)
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OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Organization Name
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Inventor(s)
Keisuke Matsumoto of Tokyo (JP)
OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18697905 titled 'OPTICAL SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE
Simplified Explanation: An optical semiconductor includes a semiconductor substrate with a semiconductor structure part that has an optical waveguide layer. The semiconductor structure part also includes a cladding layer connected to both faces of the semiconductor substrate and a heater layer made of a semiconductor material to heat the optical waveguide layer.
- The optical semiconductor comprises a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor structure part with an optical waveguide layer.
- The semiconductor structure part includes a cladding layer connected to both faces of the semiconductor substrate.
- A heater layer made of a semiconductor material is used to heat the optical waveguide layer.
- The heater layer can heat the optical waveguide layer from either face of the semiconductor substrate through the cladding layer.
Potential Applications: 1. Optical communication systems 2. Fiber optic networks 3. Photonic integrated circuits
Problems Solved: 1. Efficient heating of the optical waveguide layer 2. Enhanced performance of optical semiconductor devices
Benefits: 1. Improved thermal management 2. Increased reliability of optical semiconductor devices 3. Enhanced functionality of optical waveguide layers
Commercial Applications: Optical semiconductors with efficient heating capabilities can be used in telecommunications, data centers, and other industries requiring high-performance optical devices.
Questions about Optical Semiconductors: 1. How do optical semiconductors differ from traditional semiconductors? 2. What are the key advantages of using a heater layer in optical semiconductor devices?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research focuses on optimizing the design of optical semiconductors for better performance and reliability in various applications.
Original Abstract Submitted
An optical semiconductor comprises a semiconductor substrate and a semiconductor structure part including an optical waveguide layer that is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor structure part includes a cladding layer connected to a first face that is the face on the side of the semiconductor substrate in the optical waveguide layer and to a second face that is the face on the opposite side of the semiconductor substrate, and a heater layer made of a semiconductor material to heat the optical waveguide layer from the side of the first face or/and from the side of the second face in the optical waveguide layer through the cladding layer.
