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Semiconductor laser device

CA 1284371 C · Owner: Nec Corporation · Inventors: Yamaguchi, Masayuki

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A semiconductor laser device which oscillates with a single longitudinal mode and has a continuous wavelength tuning capability is described. It has a multi-layered semiconductor structure including a first control region and a second control region arranged in a row along an axis of resonance. The active region includes an active layer for emitting light responsive to stimulation the first control, region includes a guide layer for guiding light which is being propagated and the second control region includes a guide layer provided with a diffraction grating for guiding light which is being propagated. An active electrode is provided for injecting a current into the active region. A first …

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  • Granted May 21, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 21, 2008.
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FiledAugust 23, 1985
GrantedMay 21, 1991
Term endedMay 21, 2008
Patent numberCA 1284371 C
Classification (IPC)H01S5/06

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19861989199219951998200120042007Application filedAug 23, 1985Patent grantedMay 21, 1991Term endedMay 21, 2008

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