Abstract: An optically pumped semiconductor laser and an optical pumping method are disclosed. The optically pumped semiconductor laser includes an output mirror and a reflective mirror for forming a resonant region therebetween, a gain medium disposed between the output mirror and the reflective mirror and a light source for applying a source light in a direction between the output mirror and the gain medium to activate the gain medium, whereby the optical axes of the light from the source light and the light generated from the gain medium are substantially perpendicular to each other and the optical axes of a second harmonic generated from a nonlinear crystal is substantially equal to the optical axis of the light generated from the gain medium.

Abstract: A micro-scanner adapted for being miniaturized and an image projection apparatus using the same. The micro-scanner includes a scan mirror for scanning incident light to a screen while swinging about a rotary shaft; and upper and lower supports for rotatably supporting the top and bottom parts of the rotary shaft. The upper and lower supports having a driving unit for supplying driving force for rotating the scan mirror.

Abstract: A green laser optical package includes a laser light source generating light of an infrared wavelength band, a harmonic wave generator converting an infrared light output from the laser light source into a second harmonic wave so as to output the converted second harmonic wave, and at least one support member attached to side surfaces of the laser light source and the harmonic wave generator.

Abstract: A projector includes: a plurality of light sources for generating lights having different colors; a spatial optical modulator for performing a line-modulation of the lights; wavelength selection filters, disposed between the light sources and the spatial optical modulator, for transmitting or reflecting the lights according to light wavelengths; and a scanner for projecting the light incident from the spatial optical modulator in a line-scan scheme.

Abstract: An image scanning apparatus for realizing an image on a screen includes: a spatial light modulator module for diffracting light beams having different wavelengths into relevant modes; and an iris for limiting light beams of modes except a mode of 0th-order among the modes diffracted by the spatial light modulator module.

Abstract: A transistor-outline TO-can type optical module includes a stem, a sub-mount arranged in the stem and a laser diode (LD) is mounted in the sub-mount. A photo diode (PD), which has an inclined light incident surface, converts light emitted from the LD to current. A plurality of leads is extended through the stem while electrically being connected to the sub-mount. The inclined light incident surface of the PD permits that sufficient monitoring of photocurrent can be obtained and a p-side up bonding of a p-type electrode is allowed. Thus, the SMSR of the LOB is increased. A bias-tee is built in the TO-can to reduce heat caused by DC current and to increase opto-electric efficiency while suppressing an increase in the temperature of an LD chip.

Abstract: Provided is a laser projector. The laser projector includes a light module to generate green light, and laser light sources to generate red and blue light. The light generated in the light module and the laser light sources travels in a rectangular or a tetragonal path inside the laser projector. It can then outputted outside the laser projector.

Abstract: A drive structure is provided for a sequential Red-Green-Blue (RGB) display. One light receiving means receives part of light output from R, G, and B light sources and performs conversion to a current signal. Each light source driver performs a control operation for maintaining the light intensity of each light source substantially constant by adjusting an amount of operating current applied thereto according to the magnitude of a feedback current provided from the light receiving means. Light is sequentially emitted by the light sources and received by the light monitoring device in response to input R, G, and B modulation signals.

Abstract: An optical module includes a module body on which at least one photo diode is mounted, a filter holder inserted into the module body, and a thin film filter mounted on the filter holder in order to guide optical signals towards photo diodes in such a manner that optical signals with corresponding wavelengths are received in the photo diodes. The filter holder, on which the thin film filters are mounted, is fabricated separately from the module body and houses active elements, such as the laser diode and photo diodes. The filter holder is inserted into the module body thereafter, so the optical module is easily fabricated at a low cost and in a simple manner.

Abstract: An image scanning apparatus for embodying an image using visible lights apparatus includes a scanning unit for irradiating line scan light; a power source for generating voltage for driving the scanning unit; a light detector for detecting duty that is a variation ratio of line scan light with respect to time; and a servo-loop for comparing the detected duty with a preset value, calculating a magnitude of the voltage for driving the scanning unit, and applying voltage, which is controlled depending on the calculated voltage magnitude, to the scanning unit.

Abstract: A keypad assembly for a portable terminal according to the present invention includes: a keypad having pad portions with a plurality of key buttons placed thereon, light guide plates disposed between the pad portions, and reflection units disposed on the light guide plates to direct the light toward the key buttons; light sources for providing the light toward the reflection units; a plurality of spacers disposed below the light guide plates for separating the light guide plate from a substrate and for supporting the light guide plates; switches disposed below the pad portions under the key buttons for applying signal to the substrate; and a casing for enclosing the keypad.

Abstract: An image scanning apparatus for realizing an image on a screen includes: a spatial light modulator module for diffracting light beams having different wavelengths into relevant modes; and an iris for limiting light beams of modes except a mode of 0th-order among the modes diffracted by the spatial light modulator module.

Abstract: An optically pumped semiconductor laser and an optical pumping method are disclosed. The optically pumped semiconductor laser includes an output mirror and a reflective mirror for forming a resonant region therebetween, a gain medium disposed between the output mirror and the reflective mirror and a light source for applying a source light in a direction between the output mirror and the gain medium to activate the gain medium, whereby the optical axes of the light from the source light and the light generated from the gain medium are substantially perpendicular to each other and the optical axes of a second harmonic generated from a nonlinear crystal is substantially equal to the optical axis of the light generated from the gain medium.

Abstract: An optical element module package with a TO-can structure is disclosed. The module includes a laser diode for projecting optical signals and a photo diode for monitoring the optical signals projected from the laser diode. The package includes a stem having a first through-hole formed in a long-hole shape parallel to the diametrical direction of the stem, the first through-hole extending through the stem from one side to the other; and a plurality of leads arranged in a row through the first through-hole. The first through-hole is filled with a sealant of a glass material so that the stem and the leads are fixed.

Abstract: A keypad assembly for a portable terminal according to the present invention includes: a keypad having pad portions with a plurality of key buttons placed thereon, light guide plates disposed between the pad portions, and reflection units disposed on the light guide plates to direct the light toward the key buttons; light sources for providing the light toward the reflection units; a plurality of spacers disposed below the light guide plates for separating the light guide plate from a substrate and for supporting the light guide plates; switches disposed below the pad portions under the key buttons for applying signal to the substrate; and a casing for enclosing the keypad.

Abstract: A TO-CAN type optical module for used in an optical communication is disclosed. The optical module includes: a stem provided with optical components mounted on its upper surface and a through hole formed therethrough; a plurality of pins electrically connected to the optical components via the through hole and having a signal-carrying pin protruding from the lower surface of the stem; and a pair of ground pins spaced at both sides from a protruding portion of the signal-carrying pin. The interior of the through hole of the stem has a desired characteristic impedance by the impedance matching of a coaxial cable, and the lower surface of the stem has a desired characteristic impedance by the dimensions of the protruding portion of the signal-carrying pin and the ground pins and the interval between the protruding portion of the signal-carrying pin and the ground pins.

Abstract: An optical module includes a module body on which at least one photo diode is mounted, a filter holder inserted into the module body, and a thin film filter mounted on the filter holder in order to guide optical signals towards photo diodes in such a manner that optical signals with corresponding wavelengths are received in the photo diodes. The filter holder, on which the thin film filters are mounted, is fabricated separately from the module body and houses active elements, such as the laser diode and photo diodes. The filter holder is inserted into the module body thereafter, so the optical module is easily fabricated at a low cost and in a simple manner.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical receiver for receiving burst mode signals. In a first embodiment, AGC voltage is applied to a continuous mode TIA having an AGC function, so that the AGC function is stopped and a gain of the TIA is fixed to a constant. In a second embodiment, a continuous mode TIA capable of adjusting an AGC time by using an external condenser is used. Accordingly, the TIA commonly used in a continuous mode is utilized in a burst mode operation, so that the construction of the optical receiver can be simplified and cost can be saved.

Abstract: An optical module having a TO-can structure is disclosed, wherein frequency characteristics have been improved in order to make high-speed transmission possible. The optical module comprising a silicon optical bench wherein a V-groove is formed, a laser diode disposed on the V-groove of the silicon optical bench, which emits light, a photo diode which receives the light and converts it into current, a stem wherein the silicon bench and the photo diode have been disposed, and a plurality of leads coupled to the stem, to provide electric signals with the laser diode and the photo diode.

Abstract: A transistor-outline TO-can type optical module includes a stem, a sub-mount arranged in the stem and a laser diode (LD) is mounted in the sub-mount. A photo diode (PD), which has an inclined light incident surface, converts light emitted from the LD to current. A plurality of leads is extended through the stem while electrically being connected to the sub-mount. The inclined light incident surface of the PD permits that sufficient monitoring of photocurrent can be obtained and a p-side up bonding of a p-type electrode is allowed. Thus, the SMSR of the LOB is increased. A bias-tee is built in the TO-can to reduce heat caused by DC current and to increase opto-electric efficiency while suppressing an increase in the temperature of an LD chip.