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Method to assemble optical components to a substrate

US6724961B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2002
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4236
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus are provided for aligning an optical array with a substrate. The method includes the steps of aligning the substrate with a set of alignment structures on an alignment fixture, transmitting a plurality of optical signals from the fixture through the substrate, and automatically aligning the optical array to the substrate using the transmitted plurality of optical signals and a pick and place machine.

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