Victor Aldea

This inventor holds 16 USPTO granted patents and 5 published patent applications and 3 EPO patents. Top assignee: Ciena Corporation. Active years: 2016-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Victor Aldea. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/victor-aldea

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 16 (Patent Applications = 5)

% Patents Active = 87.5

EPO Patents = 3 (Patent Applications = 4)

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 5

Forward Citations = 70(Granted Patents)

Company Filing History:

16 out of 2,074

Ciena Corporation

patents

Years Active: 2016-2026

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16 patents (USPTO):Sort by Forward CitationsExplore Patents

1. 12748273 - Enhanced optical module cooling with angled fins (2026-09-29),

2. 12627098 - Integrated retractable guidance assembly for deep recessed pluggable optical modules (2026-05-12),

3. 12463727 - Tunable optical filter in coherent optical transmitters (2025-11-04),

4. 12288954 - Secondary side heatsink techniques for optical and electrical modules (2025-04-29),

5. 12245359 - Heatsink techniques for optical and electrical modules (2025-03-04),

6. 11879620 - Combined surface mount standoff and LED for space constrained applications (2024-01-23),

7. 11644628 - Micro-optical connector holder with integrated mating system (2023-05-09),

8. 11378757 - Reduced size optical connector for modules and circuit packs (2022-07-05),

9. 10939536 - Secondary side heatsink techniques for optical and electrical modules (2021-03-02),

10. 10935742 - Pluggable optical module thermal management and heat shield assemblies, devices, and methods (2021-03-02),

11. 10852497 - Pluggable optical module thermal management and heat shield assemblies, devices, and methods (2020-12-01),

12. 10782492 - Heatsink for pluggable optical devices for the prevention of heatsink clip deformation (2020-09-22),

13. 10638631 - Compliant micro latch for high-speed signal sub-slot pluggable modules (2020-04-28),

14. 10509180 - Flexible routing in a fiber tray for use in a fiber optic assembly (2019-12-17),

15. 10062993 - Flexible cable for pluggable modules (2018-08-28),

Title: Victor Aldea: Innovator in Optical Technologies

Introduction

Victor Aldea is a prominent inventor based in Ottawa, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical technologies, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the performance of coherent optical transmitters and improving thermal management in electronic modules.

Latest Patents

One of Victor Aldea's latest patents is a tunable optical filter in coherent optical transmitters. This invention includes circuitry connected to a coherent modulator and a plurality of tunable optical filters (TOFs) that are configurable to create an effective transfer function with a variable width. The TOFs can be cascaded and integrated into various electro-optic material systems, such as silicon photonics and photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This approach offers improved optical signal-to-noise ratio (OSNR) in colorless transmitters. Another notable patent is related to secondary side heatsink techniques for optical and electrical modules. This module features a printed circuit board assembly with a primary side that has more physical space than the secondary side. The design includes a secondary side heatsink for effective thermal management of electrical and optical components.

Career Highlights

Victor Aldea is currently employed at Ciena Corporation, where he continues to innovate in the field of optical networking technologies. His work has been instrumental in advancing the capabilities of coherent optical systems.

Collaborations

Victor collaborates with talented individuals such as Trevor Meunier and Mitchell O'Leary, contributing to a dynamic team focused on cutting-edge optical solutions.

Conclusion

Victor Aldea's contributions to optical technologies through his patents and work at Ciena Corporation highlight his role as a leading inventor in the field. His innovations continue to shape the future of coherent optical systems and thermal management solutions.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.