System and method for passive alignment of components in an...

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2009-02-13

2011-11-01

Chowdhury, Tarifur (Department: 2886)

Optics: measuring and testing

By alignment in lateral direction

C356S401000, C385S137000, C385S134000, C385S047000

Reexamination Certificate

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08049890

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for facilitating passive alignment of an optical component in an optical bench. A groove is etched into the optical bench. The groove has two sections. The first section is configured to act as an optical guide. The second section is configured to receive the optical component. An optical component is inserted into the first section and moved into the second section. The optical component may be bonded to the optical bench.

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