System and method for positioning optical fibers
US7068891B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4227
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A stage positioning system and method for aligning optical components according to a figure of merit is disclosed. The system includes a stage assembly having six axes of freedom wherein the pivot point of the stage assembly motion is user definable and preferably outside the envelope formed by the stage assembly. The stage assembly includes three sub-assemblies. A base sub-assembly provides x and z axes motion, a yaw stage provides yaw about the y axis, and a three-axis stage provides y motion as well as pitch and roll about the x and z axes, respectively.
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