公开(公告)号：EP1213261A3

公开(公告)日：2004-04-28

申请号：EP01129115.0

申请日：2001-12-07

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Miller, Michael F. ,  Schmidt, Martin A.

IPC: G02B26/00 ,  B81B3/00 ,  G02B26/08

CPC classification number: B81B3/001 ,  B81B2201/042 ,  G02B26/0825 ,  Y10S977/891

Abstract: An electrostatically driven optical membrane comprises a support structure and a membrane structure separated from the support structure by an electrostatic cavity. Stiction plugs are formed in the membrane structure. The plugs extend from a surface of the membrane. In one implementation, the plugs are hollow to allow a subsequent release process in which the sacrificial layer is removed.

公开(公告)号：EP1182480A3

公开(公告)日：2004-04-28

申请号：EP01120152.2

申请日：2001-08-22

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Masghati, Mona ,  Racz, Livia M.

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B7/003 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4239 ,  G02B27/62

Abstract: An optical component 100 adapted for attachment to an optical bench or submount has an alignment feature 310 that is used in the positioning of the optical component 100 relative to the optical bench. This alignment feature 310 is formed in an exterior wall 210 of the optical component. Further, according to the preferred embodiment, the alignment feature 310 has a re-entrant sidewall 320. This last characteristic facilitates the identification of precise location of the alignment by a vision system, for example, thus, allowing the accurate placement and installation of the optical component on the optical bench 10.

公开(公告)号：EP1391018A2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-25

申请号：EP02725642.9

申请日：2002-04-11

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： KUZNETSOV, Mark, E.

IPC: H01S5/00

CPC classification number: H01S5/18388 ,  H01S3/08045 ,  H01S3/08059 ,  H01S3/08072 ,  H01S5/141 ,  H01S2301/166

Abstract: An optical resonator including is designed is to degrade the ability of the resonator to supportsuppress higher order transverse spatial modes. The inventive optical resonator forces Higher higher order transverse modes to be fundamentally unstable in the inventive optical resonator, ultimately achievingultimately to achieving single transverse mode resonator operation. Specifically, the bounded phase deflection mirror shape or intracavity lens profile is tailored to confine the fundamental mode while rendering the higher order modes unstable. This has application in MEMS/MOEMS optical resonator devices by suppressing the side modes and increasing the side mode suppression ratio (SMSR), as well as improving SMSR tolerance to device external alignment, for example. This also has application to achieving single transverse mode operation in laser resonators, such as in semiconductor vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSEL).

公开(公告)号：EP1352274A2

公开(公告)日：2003-10-15

申请号：EP02720798.4

申请日：2002-01-14

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： CONOVER, Steven, D. ,  MURDZA, Randal, A. ,  STERN, Margaret B.

IPC: G02B6/26 ,  G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4228 ,  G02B6/4221 ,  G02B6/4224 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4232

Abstract: A micro-optical train manufacturing process includes a step of characterizing the position of optical components (114) on an optical bench (130), typically using a metrology system. These optical components (114) are then aligned with respect to each other in a passive alignment step (250) based on data from the metrology system and optical system design information. As a result, a subsequent active align process (260) can be avoided in some situations, or if a subsequent active alignment process (260) is performed, the time required for that active alignment process (260) can be reduced because of this initial metrology-based passive alignment step (250).

公开(公告)号：EP1322980A2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-02

申请号：EP01973210.6

申请日：2001-09-19

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： JENNER, Robert, K. ,  FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S. ,  COPPETA, Jonathan, R.

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4227 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  Y10T29/49764 ,  Y10T29/49769 ,  Y10T29/49771 ,  Y10T29/49778 ,  Y10T29/4978 ,  Y10T29/49895 ,  Y10T29/49902 ,  Y10T29/53061 ,  Y10T29/53083 ,  Y10T29/53087 ,  Y10T29/53091 ,  Y10T29/53222 ,  Y10T29/53261 ,  Y10T29/53265

Abstract: An optical component manipulation system (100) has two opposed jaws (120A, 120B), which can each be independently positioned relative to each other in a coordinate plane to thereby effect the desired positioning of optical components (10) within the larger system. Z-axis rigidity is provided by air-bearings (124A, 124B). Laser heating (220) of the jaws is used for solder, or similar heat driven bonding, processes.

公开(公告)号：EP1211535A3

公开(公告)日：2003-05-02

申请号：EP01121711.4

申请日：2001-09-17

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Korn, Jeffrey A.

IPC: G02B6/293 ,  G01J9/00 ,  G01J3/26 ,  G02B6/34

CPC classification number: G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/29358 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/32

Abstract: An alignment process for a fiber optic system, which includes at least one lens 116 and a tunable filter element 120, comprises transmitting an optical signal into the system and detecting a back-reflection from the lens and/or the tunable filter element. The position of the lens 116 relative to the tunable filter element 120 is then manipulated in response to the back-reflection. This alignment can be used to prevent the excitation of higher order modes in the filter 120.

公开(公告)号：EP1259844A2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-27

申请号：EP00991857.4

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S.

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4256 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B27/62

Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore(113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or ac tively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after thecomponents have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This mouvements will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

公开(公告)号：EP1232410A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-21

申请号：EP00991854.1

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S.

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B27/62 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3586 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/3692 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4243 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4256 ,  G02B7/003

Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore (113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after the components have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This movement will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

公开(公告)号：EP1230571A2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-14

申请号：EP00991855.8

申请日：2000-11-14

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： FLANDERS, Dale, C. ,  WHITNEY, Peter, S. ,  MASGHATI, Mona ,  RACZ, Livia, M.

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/3656 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/327 ,  G02B6/3636 ,  G02B6/3644 ,  G02B6/3696 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4225 ,  G02B6/4226 ,  G02B6/4237 ,  G02B6/4238 ,  G02B6/4239 ,  G02B6/4249 ,  G02B6/4256 ,  G02B7/003 ,  G02B27/62

Abstract: An alignment structure (100) maintains an optical fiber in a bore (113). The structure is fixed on a bench and is passively or actively aligned with a light source. Then the structure may be welded or soldered to the optical bench whereby the alignment may suffer due to heat transfer. To correct this, the alignment structure can be plastically deformed to correct the alignment after the components have been fixed. The alignment structure has a substantially constant cross section in a z-axis direction as well as flexible links in order to allow displacements orthogonal to the optical axis. This movements will be initiated by seizing the component with a micro-positioner at a handle (136) and displacing it over the elastic limit to achieve permanent deformation.

公开(公告)号：EP1211535A2

公开(公告)日：2002-06-05

申请号：EP01121711.4

申请日：2001-09-17

Applicant: Axsun Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Korn, Jeffrey A.

IPC: G02B6/293 ,  G01J9/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/29358 ,  G02B6/29361 ,  G02B6/29395 ,  G02B6/32

Abstract: An alignment process for a fiber optic system, which includes at least one lens 116 and a tunable filter element 120, comprises transmitting an optical signal into the system and detecting a back-reflection from the lens and/or the tunable filter element. The position of the lens 116 relative to the tunable filter element 120 is then manipulated in response to the back-reflection. This alignment can be used to prevent the excitation of higher order modes in the filter 120.

Abstract translation: 用于光纤系统，该系统包括至少一个透镜116和一个可调谐滤波器元件120的对准过程中，包括：发送到光信号到系统中，并从透镜和/或可调谐滤波器元件检测的背反射。 相对于所述可调谐滤波器元件120的透镜116的位置，然后响应于所述背反射操纵。 这种对准可以用来防止高次模的激发在过滤器120中