Method of microfabrication

Details Method of microfabrication Method of microfabrication

1999-01-12

2000-10-03

Aftergut, Jeff H.

Adhesive bonding and miscellaneous chemical manufacture

Methods

Surface bonding and/or assembly therefor

156250, 156299, 1563031, 359900, B32B 3112, B32B 3118

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active

061267759

ABSTRACT:
A temperature compensated optical isolator and a method of manufacturing optical assemblies. The isolator utilizes a bimetallic element to rotate a polarization element of the isolator in response to temperature variations. The isolator maintains an effectively constant isolation over a substantially wide temperature range. Advantageously, the isolator is simple, compact and a viable solution to a wide range of optical applications. The manufacturing method employs a lamination procedure to create an array of optics-receiving micro-fixtures. The method is well adapted for the automated manufacturing of optical assemblies. Desirably, the method provides for high speed, high volume production, thereby advantageously, maintaining low manufacturing costs.

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