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US 4849719

LOW LOSS ELECTRO-OPTIC MODULATOR MOUNT

Assignee

UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Filed

Aug 21, 1984

Granted

Jul 18, 1989

Location

COVENTRY CT US

Abstract

The crystal is solid CdTe or GaAs for modulating a laser beam. The mount comprises Al2 O3 or BeO ceramic between the crystal and a U-shaped aluminum housing on three sides to provide low stray capacitance and high thermal conductivity to the cooled housing. A layer of lead between the ceramic and the housing enhances the acoustic damping of the structure. Electrodes are attached to the crystal, with lead used to enhance dissipation of acoustic energy. in contacting flexible tabs on the electrodes with terminals no pressure or stress is transmitted to the crystal, thereby eliminating a problem of stress-induced birefringence.

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35 USC §181 Secrecy Order

Imposed

Sep 25, 1985

Rescinded

Jul 27, 1987

Duration

1 year, 10 months

Inventor

  • 1RONALD E. BELEK

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