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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 29, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2006
Ting Shi, San Jose, CA (US);
Daniel Tran, San Jose, CA (US);
Pavel Ploscariu, San Ramon, CA (US);
Finisar Corporation, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems for automated laser header testing are disclosed. A system can include a base portion, a rotary stage supported by the base portion, at least one testing site supported by the rotary stage, and a plurality of testing stations supported by the base portion and radially arranged about a center point of the rotary stage for testing the laser header. Each testing site can include a testing fixture supported by the testing site. The testing fixture can include an air shield providing an isolated environment for testing the laser header. The testing fixture can further include a heat sink and air ducts for controlling testing conditions. Electrical contact members can releasably contact leads of the laser header and a releasing mechanism releases the leads of the laser header from the electrical contact members.