Automatic Alignment Fiber Optic Coupling System for Optimal Signal Transmission

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Abstract:

This report describes an automated alignment system developed to aid in the process to evaluate the optical characteristics of waveguides that are manufactured for research in optical communications. Using the current method of characterizing the waveguides, it can take up to 8 hours to characterize the waveguides on a single silicon wafer. Using the computer automation system developed, the characterization process has been reduced to less than an hour.

Author(s):
Lu, Ryan P. ; Lin, Chunyan ; Ramirez, Ayax D. ; Garcia, Gabe V.
Author Organization(s):
SPACE AND NAVAL WARFARE SYSTEMS CENTER PACIFIC SAN DIEGO CA ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY BRANCH (55430)
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. Prepared in collaboration with New Mexico State University, Las Cruces. Sponsored in part by DARPA.
Pagination:
0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-2039
Monitor Series:
ONR
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*COMPUTER PROGRAMS, *OPTICAL PROPERTIES, *WAVEGUIDES, ALGORITHMS, ALIGNMENT, AUTOMATION, FIBER OPTICS, OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, SILICON, WAFERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Computer Programming and Software, Optics
Keyword(s):
*AUTOMATIC ALIGNMENT FIBER OPTIC COUPLING SYSTEM, SIGNAL TRANSMISSION, COMPUTER AUTOMATION SYSTEMS, LABVIEW SYSTEM, OPTICAL POWER MEASUREMENT, HILL CLIMBING METHOD, SIMPLEX METHOD, AEROTECH COARSE ADJUSTMENT STAGES, SILICON WAFERS
Report Date:
2014 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2014 Jun 16