SUMMARY

In certain embodiments, a device includes a light splitter configured to receive a source light beam from a light source and split the source light beam into separate light beams, each emitted through an outlet. The device also includes resonators, each of which is optically coupled to at least one of the outlets and is configured to steer at least one of the light beams.

In certain embodiments, a device includes a light splitter configured to receive a source light beam from a light source and split the source light beam into separate light beams, each emitted through an outlet. The device also includes resonators, each of which is optically coupled to at least one of the outlets and is configured to steer at least one of the light beams. Each resonator includes a ring assembly.

In certain embodiments, a solid state light detection and ranging device includes a substrate and an electronic/photonic integrated light-coupling circuit supported by the substrate and configured to consume less than one Watt of power. The circuit includes a light splitter configured to receive a source light beam from a light source and split the source light beam into at least 200 separate light beams, each emitted through an outlet. The circuit also includes resonators, each of which is optically coupled to at least one of the outlets and is configured to steer at least one of the light beams.

While multiple embodiments are disclosed, still other embodiments of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which shows and describes illustrative embodiments of the invention. Accordingly, the drawings and detailed description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.

