Cheng Hung Lu

Title: Cheng Hung Lu: Inventor in Photonic Integrated Circuits

Introduction

Cheng Hung Lu is an inventor based in New Taipei, Taiwan, whose work includes optical modulation and photonic integrated circuit technologies. He works at Wistron Corporation and is associated with 2 patents.

Latest Patents

Lu’s listed patents address components and layouts for photonic systems.

“Traveling-wave optical modulation device and traveling-wave optical modulator” describes a device that modulates the phase of an optical signal using a voltage applied across electrodes connected to an optical waveguide. Its matching inductors are arranged along the signal’s direction of travel, with inductance values that increase from the beginning toward the end. The patent also describes a traveling-wave optical modulator.

“Photonic integrated circuit chip” describes a chip with a grating coupler array, photodetector array, optical modulator module, optical waveguides, and bonding pads arranged around an empty area. The photodetectors convert light into electrical signals, while the modulator controls the light output by wavelength. Waveguides connect the optical components, and bonding pads provide electrical connections.

Career Highlights

Lu’s listed inventions focus on optical modulation and the integration of photonic components. These technologies address signal control and component arrangement within photonic devices.

Collaborations

His listed coworkers include Ching Pao Sun and Guan Fu Lu. His work is associated with Wistron Corporation.

Conclusion

Cheng Hung Lu’s patent portfolio reflects contributions to traveling-wave optical modulation and photonic integrated circuit chip design.