Patent ID: 6266353
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
A monolithic laser diode array, comprising:a substrate having a top and at least one groove extending from said top into said substrate, wherein each groove of said at least one groove comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall and a trough portion between said first sidewall and said second sidewall;a continuous metalization layer affixed to said top and said first sidewall, wherein said top and said first sidewall are electrically connected, wherein said metalization layer is not affixed to said second sidewall;a laser diode bar having a first relatively large area side and a second relatively large area side, wherein said first relatively large area side of said laser diode bar is in electrical contact with said continuous metalization layer on said first sidewall of said groove; andmeans for electrically contacting said second large area side of said laser diode bar with said continuous metalization layer on said top of said substrate that is adjacent to said second sidewall.