Method of aligning mirrors in an optical cross switch
US6760505B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 6, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/359
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of aligning optical components is described. The system utilizes a highly transmissive sensor positioned in the optical path of an optical signal to determine the precise position of the optical signal. A feedback loop uses output from the highly transmissive sensor to readjust elements that maintains the optical signal in a desired position. The current system is particularly suitable for use in an optical cross switch.
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