Title :
Micro alignment machine for optical coupling
Author :
Kikuya, Yukio ; Hirano, Motohisa ; Koyabu, Kunio ; Ohira, Fumikazu
Author_Institution :
NTT Interdisciplinary Res. Lab., Tokyo, Japan
Abstract :
A micro alignment machine has been developed for multiple coupling between optical fibers and optical devices. The fiber is actuated two-dimensionally by electrostatic force, and optimal positioning is achieved by measuring the signal intensity through the coupling. Fiber actuation is demonstrated. It is shown that this machine can align the optical axes of single-mode fibers
Keywords :
electric actuators; electrostatic devices; micromechanical devices; optical couplers; optical fibres; position control; 2D actuation; electrostatic actuation; electrostatic force; fiber actuation; microalignment machine; multiple coupling; optical axes alignment; optical coupling; optical fibers; optimal positioning; signal intensity; single-mode fibers; Assembly; Electrodes; Electrostatics; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical fiber communication; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical films; Optical losses;
Conference_Titel :
Micro Electro Mechanical Systems, 1993, MEMS '93, Proceedings An Investigation of Micro Structures, Sensors, Actuators, Machines and Systems. IEEE.
Conference_Location :
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0957-X
DOI :
10.1109/MEMSYS.1993.296947
