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Integrated microelectromechanical alignment and locking apparatus and method for fiber optic module manufacturing

US6164837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 1998
Grant dateDec 26, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4227
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and a method for aligning an optical fiber with an optoelectronic device inside an optoelectronic package using an internal automated micro-aligner and internal solder heater means for locking the optical fiber in a precisely aligned position with the optoelectronic device.

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