Patent ID: 6616346
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An apparatus for aligning a fiber to an optical device comprising:a base; a fiber holder mounted on said base, said fiber holder holding the fiber during operation of the apparatus; a first movable stage mounted on said base, said first movable stage holding the optical device during operation of the apparatus; a second movable stage mounted on said base, wherein said second movable stage is configured to move parallel to said first movable stage; a fiber positioner attached to said second movable stage; an adhesive applicator attached to said second movable stage, wherein, during operation of the apparatus, the adhesive applicator holds an adhesive, and a processor programmed to control the movement of said first movable stage and said second movable stage and the dispensing of the adhesive, wherein, during operation of the apparatus, said processor moves said first movable stage and said second movable stage towards the fiber.