Patent ID: 6348358
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a laser emitter bar assembly, the method comprising the steps of:a. providing an emitter bar comprising a plurality of laser emitters, the bar having first and second opposed surfaces and a third surface through which the emitters direct output; b. providing a standoff element having a surface at least a portion of which is conductive and connectable to a power source; c. affixing the first surface of the emitter bar to the conductive surface of the standoff element; d. without separating the emitter bar from the standoff element, forming spaces between the emitters of the emitter bar; e. affixing the second surface of the emitter bar to a heat sink; f. providing a bypass element having a conductive surface, a second surface opposed thereto and terminals for connection to a power source; g. affixing the conductive surface of the bypass element to the conductive surface of the standoff element, thereby establishing electrical connections between the bypass-element terminals and emitters; and h. affixing the second surface of the bypass element to the heat sink.