Patents by Inventor Ali Ayazi

Ali Ayazi has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20210356775
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Patent number: 11106061
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Luxtera LLC
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Patent number: 10901244
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include in an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide. Contacts may be formed on the fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions. The fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions may be arranged symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide or staggered along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Luxtera LLC
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20200292855
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Publication number: 20200233241
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include in an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide. Contacts may be formed on the fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions. The fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions may be arranged symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide or staggered along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Patent number: 10613358
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Patent number: 10578892
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include in an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide. Contacts may be formed on the fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions. The fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions may be arranged symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide or staggered along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20190162988
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include in an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide. Contacts may be formed on the fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions. The fingers of p-doped and n-doped regions may be arranged symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide or staggered along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Patent number: 10209540
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include fabricating an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide, and portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed. Contacts may be formed on remaining portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed in a staggered fashion along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20180348550
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Publication number: 20180321521
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include fabricating an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide, and portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed. Contacts may be formed on remaining portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed in a staggered fashion along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20180241577
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a first computing device may establish a spatial gap, wherein the spatial gap is defined by a maximum distance from the first computing device for computing devices requesting validation of credentials. The first computing device may then exchange with a second computing device, data transmissions to execute a handshake protocol, wherein the first computing device transmits communication signals at a specified signal strength, and wherein the specified signal strength is configured based on the maximum distance. The first computing device may then determine that the second computing device remained within the spatial gap throughout the handshake protocol, and then grant access to the second computing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Carey D'Souza, Ali Ayazi, Jeshua Nanthakumar
  • Patent number: 10048518
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2018
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Patent number: 10025120
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include fabricating an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide, and portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed. Contacts may be formed on remaining portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed in a staggered fashion along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20170123239
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Patent number: 9541775
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini
  • Publication number: 20150316793
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-parasitic silicon high-speed phase modulator are disclosed and may include fabricating an optical phase modulator that comprises a PN junction waveguide formed in a silicon layer, wherein the silicon layer may be on an oxide layer and the oxide layer may be on a silicon substrate. The PN junction waveguide may have p-doped and n-doped regions on opposite sides along a length of the PN junction waveguide, and portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed. Contacts may be formed on remaining portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed symmetrically about the PN junction waveguide. Portions of the p-doped and n-doped regions may be removed in a staggered fashion along the length of the PN junction waveguide. Etch transition features may be removed along the p-doped and n-doped regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2013
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Applicant: Luxtera Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Gianlorenzo Masini, Subal Sahni, Attila Mekis, Thierry Pinguet
  • Publication number: 20140286647
    Abstract: Methods and systems for a low-voltage integrated silicon high-speed modulator may include an optical modulator comprising first and second optical waveguides and two optical phase shifters, where each of the two optical phase shifters may comprise a p-n junction with a horizontal section and a vertical section and an optical signal is communicated to the first optical waveguide. A portion of the optical signal may then be coupled to the second optical waveguide. A phase of at least one optical signal in the waveguides may be modulated utilizing the optical phase shifters. A portion of the phase modulated optical signals may be coupled between the two waveguides, thereby generating two output signals from the modulator. A modulating signal may be applied to the phase shifters which may include a reverse bias.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Luxtera, Inc.
    Inventors: Ali Ayazi, Kam-Yan Hon, Gianlorenzo Masini