Finisar Corporation

Ii-vi Delaware, Inc.

John Hsieh

Yew-Tai Chieng

William H Wang

Andreas G Weber

Tat Ming Teo

Jan Lipson

Stephen T Nelson

Greta Light

Anthony Ho

Jinxiang Liu

Chun Lei

Kishore Kamath

Troy Wy Piew Chiang

Hon Siu Wee

Jeff Price

Qin Chen

An example optoelectronic module includes a housing that extends between a first end portion and a second end portion. The optoelectronic module includes a printed circuit board ('PCB') that includes an electrical connector at the second end portion of the housing, at least one transmitter electrically coupled to the PCB and optically coupled with at least one optical fiber, at least one receiver electrically coupled to the PCB and optically coupled with at least one optical fiber, and at least one electromagnetic interference ('EMI') attenuating component formed of a plastic material that is configured to attenuate EMI. The EMI attenuating component is configured to attenuate EMI generated by one or more other components of the optoelectronic module.

Strategic placement of plastic structures for EMI management of transceiver module

An optical transceiver module is authenticated in a host system. A host generates a data string and writes the data string to a first predetermined memory location known to the transceiver. The data string is cryptographically altered (either encrypted or decrypted) by the transceiver and written to a second predetermined memory location known to the host. The host retrieves the cryptographically altered data string and performs a complementary cryptographic operation (either a decryption or encryption, respectively) thereon, creating a resulting data string. If the resulting data string is equal to the data string written to the first predetermined memory location, the transceiver is authenticated. The host and the transceiver may switch roles, with the transceiver generating the data string, the host cryptographically altering it, and so on. The host encrypts data strings when the transceiver decrypts data strings, and vice versa.

Protecting against counterfeit electronics devices

Systems and methods for performing closed-loop diagnostics in optical transceiver. The TOSA of an optical receiver includes a primary transmit module and a secondary receiver module. The transmit module transmits a data signal to a ROSA of another optical transceiver. The ROSA has a secondary transmit module that can transmit a diagnostic data signal back to the secondary receiver module of the TOSA. The TOSA can use the diagnostic data received from the ROSA to automatically adjust itself and perform closed-loop feedback functions. The closed loop diagnostics can be implemented in a network where one transceiver may be connected with more than one other transceiver in a multi-node configuration.

Optical transceivers with closed-loop digital diagnostics

An optoelectronic device uses microcode to perform an end of life calculation for the optoelectronic device. In a disclosed example, the optoelectronic device senses environmental and operational parameters under changing conditions during device operation. The optoelectronic device then calculates the end of life for itself based on one or more of the sensed environmental and/or operational parameters. The calculation can be done in real time and using digital logic. The calculation can provide a result in a format which is useful to a host system with which the device is connected. The optoelectronic device may automatically shut itself down upon reaching its calculated end of life.

Optical transceiver with clock for providing maintenance and lifetime information

An optoelectronic device uses microcode to perform an end of life calculation for the optoelectronic device. In particular, the optoelectronic device senses environmental and operational parameters under changing conditions during device operation. The optoelectronic device then calculates the end of life for itself based on one or more of the sensed environmental and/or operational parameters. The calculation can be done in real time and using digital logic. The calculation can provide a result in a format which is useful to a host system with which the device is connected. The optoelectronic device may automatically shut itself down upon reaching its calculated end of life.

Systems and methods for validating a data link between two communication modules, such as optical transceiver modules configured for bidirectional optical communication, are disclosed. In one embodiment a method according to the invention includes a first optical transceiver module transmitting a first validation optical signal to a second optical transceiver module via an optical waveguide, such as an optical fiber, that physically interconnects both transceivers. The first validation optical signal is received by the second optical transceiver module, which lights an indicator light on its housing and returns a second validation optical signal to the first optical transceiver module. Upon receipt of the signal, the first transceiver lights its indicator light and enables data transfer to occur between both transceivers. In other embodiments, the validation signals can be encrypted or scrambled to authenticate the transceivers as legitimate devices, or can contain identifying or descriptive information regarding the transceivers.

Host-independent link validation between optical communications modules

An integrated reflecting and focusing structure for use in optical transmitters and receivers to redirect optical signals when an optoelectronic device of the transmitter or receiver is positioned in an off-center relationship with respect to an intended light path is disclosed. The integrated reflecting and focusing structure simplifies construction while reducing complexity of the device. In one embodiment, an optical subassembly is disclosed and includes a housing and an optical fiber that is coupled to the housing. An optoelectronic component, such as a laser diode, is positioned in the housing and is configured to produce a light beam. The subassembly further includes an integrated focusing and reflecting prism that serves as a means for simultaneously redirecting and focusing the light beam while in transit between the laser diode and the optical fiber. The focusing feature combined with redirection of the light beam obviates the need for a separate lens assembly.

Integrated focusing and reflecting structure in an optical assembly

This disclosure concerns systems, methods and devices for temperature-based control of laser performance. One example of a method is performed in connection with a laser of an optoelectronic transceiver. In particular, the laser is operated over a range of temperatures and the optical output of the laser is monitored. During operation of the laser, the bias current and current swing supplied to the laser are adjusted to the extent necessary to maintain a substantially constant optical output from the laser over the range of temperatures.

Systems, devices and methods for temperature-based control of laser performance

The present invention extends to a dust cap for protecting optical components from end face contamination due to external debris and that reduces the potential of the dust cap itself causing end face contamination. In one embodiment, a dust cap includes an elongate housing with a peripheral shell, an open proximal end, and a closed distal end having a predetermined size and shape for covering an optical component end face. The dust cap also includes a protective portion defining a protective cavity of a predetermined depth and position configured so as to protect the optical component end face without contacting the optical component end face. The dust cap also includes an attachment portion for attaching the dust cap to the optical component configured to reduce the potential of contaminating the optical component when the dust cap is attached to and/or removed from the optical component.

Dust cap for fiber optic components

This disclosure concerns methods for calibrating optical emitters. For example, one calibration method is employed in connection with an optical transceiver that includes a laser. A range of temperatures is defined that includes low end and high end temperatures. At a first temperature, within the range, a first bias current to the laser is adjusted until the laser generates an optical signal at a first predefined power level. At a second temperature outside the range, a second bias current to the laser is adjusted until the laser generates an optical signal at a second predefined power level. If the second temperature is greater than the high end temperature, the second predefined power level is defined as less than the first predefined power level, and if the second temperature is less than the low end temperature, the second predefined power level is defined as greater than the first predefined power level.

Methods for maintaining laser performance at extreme temperatures

A method of maintaining desirable optical performance of an optoelectronic apparatus at extreme temperatures is disclosed. At a first temperature, a first bias current at which the laser generates optical signals at a first level is determined. At a second temperature outside of a predefined range of the first temperature, a second bias current at which the laser generates optical signals at a second level is determined. If the second temperature is greater than the higher end-point temperature of the predefined range, the second predefined level is defined to be less than the first predefined level. If the second temperature is less than the lower end-point temperature of the predefined range, the second predefined range is defined to be greater than the first predefined level.

Maintaining desirable performance of optical emitters at extreme temperatures

A method of biasing a laser that includes determining a threshold current of a laser and setting a bias current for the laser as a factor of the threshold current.

Techniques for biasing lasers

A method of maintaining desirable optical performance of optical emitters over temperature variations is disclosed. The optical performance of an optical emitter in terms of power, extinction ratio, jitter, mask margin and general fiber optic transmitter eye quality can be maintained by the present invention over a wide range of temperatures. Advantageously, the present invention enables the use of inexpensive optical emitters in optoelectronic transceivers and optoelectronic transmitters.

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Cupertino, CA, United States of America

John Hsieh