Title :
A passive micromachined device for alignment of arrays of single-mode fibers for hermetic photonic packaging-the CLASP concept
Author :
Kravitz, Stanley H. ; Word, James C. ; Bauer, Thomas M. ; Seigal, Pamela K. ; Armendariz, Marcelino G.
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fDate :
2/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A micro-machined fiber alignment device, called the capture and locking alignment spring positioner (CLASP) has been fabricated. It uses a nickel leaf spring to passively capture vertical arrays of single-mode fibers with ~2 μm accuracy
Keywords :
arrays; micromechanical devices; optical fibres; packaging; 2 micron; CLASP; alignment; capture and locking alignment spring positioner; hermetic photonic packaging; nickel leaf spring; passive micromachined device; single-mode fibers; vertical arrays; Arrayed waveguide gratings; Nickel; Optical arrays; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical surface waves; Optical waveguides; Packaging; Springs;
Journal_Title :
Components, Packaging, and Manufacturing Technology, Part B: Advanced Packaging, IEEE Transactions on
