OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays
Description
Optoscribe’s high speed laser-based manufacturing process provides full 3D flexibility in the patterning of arrays and enables the creation of high precision, controllable microstructures in glass. The manufacturing process provides a tight control over the key dimensional tolerances during micromachining of hole arrays. In addition, the 3D control provides the ability to shape the hole creating a flared entrance to allow for easy insertion of the fibers. Holes can also be formed at arbitrary angles to the surface of the glass such as the 8 degrees typically used for minimising back-reflections. The OptoArray™ solutions can be used in a wide range of applications, including multi-fiber connectors, arrays for interfacing to optical switching hardware such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers (ROADMs), and interfacing to other free-space optical systems.
OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays
Specifications |
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| Hole Diameter: | 50 um |
| Angle: | 0-8deg |
Features
Best-in-class dimensional tolerances
Low CTE due to solid glass construction
Suitable for high density 2D arrays
High speed fabrication
Ultimate flexibility of hole shape and array configuration
Multiple hole sizes per array allowing mixed ferrule configurations
Can be integrated with mechanical alignment features on same substrate
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, holes in OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays can be formed at arbitrary angles to the surface of the glass such as the 8 degrees typically used for minimizing back-reflections.
The key advantages of OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays are best-in-class dimensional tolerances, low CTE due to solid glass construction, suitable for high density 2D arrays, high speed fabrication, ultimate flexibility of hole shape and array configuration, multiple hole sizes per array allowing mixed ferrule configurations, and can be integrated with mechanical alignment features on the same substrate.
OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays can be used in a wide range of applications, including multi-fiber connectors, arrays for interfacing to optical switching hardware such as reconfigurable optical add drop multiplexers (ROADMs), and interfacing to other free-space optical systems.
The hole diameter of OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays is greater than 50 µm.
The typical diameter tolerance of OptoArray Precision Fiber Alignment Arrays is ±0.5 µm.