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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 23, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2003
Martin Wisecarver, Fremont, CA (US);
Charles HU, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Martin Wisecarver, Fremont, CA (US);
Charles Hu, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Finisar Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the invention generally provide an apparatus for pressing an optical component into an optical housing. The apparatus generally includes a fixture configured to support the optical housing, a press tool configured to press the optical component into the optical housing, and a controller in electrical communication with the press tool, the controller being configured to control the press operation. The apparatus may further include a camera positioned in an optical path of the optical housing, the camera being configured to receive an optical output of the optical component and transmit data representative of the output to the controller for use in controlling the press operation. The controller is generally configured to use the optical measurements taken by the camera to control the pressing operation such that the optical source or lens is pressed to an optimal longitudinal position within the optical housing.