Overview
Luminos can provide two types of Fiber Array Holders:  1. Universal Array Holder  2. Narrow Array Holder

Universal Array Holder

Features
• Swinging clamp arm provides top loading with easy access
• Settable stops allow use with 2 to 48 fiber arrays
• Clamp arm is friction loaded to hold any position without risk of it falling.
• Lateral clamp with roller provides precise alignment with the holder
• Clearance for wringing in the arrays provides for ease of array insertion
• Carbide supports provide long wear-free life
• Precision flatness provides for distortion-free clamping
• One holder covers all widths of array for ease of upgrade
• A front surface centreline is provided to index fiber one with the rotation centre, for easy set-up of stops
• The stop assembly is keyed to the base for accurate orthogonality
• The holder mounts directly to a standard work-plate for easy interchange with other fixtures
• A three-point mount prevents any coupled warping between plates
• Tungsten carbide partial balls ground to an optically verified flatness provide an accurate, long wearing, easily cleaned surface

Specifications

Narrow Array Holder

Features
• Narrow tip design specifically to enable compact “X” configuration PIC alignments with up to 4 fiber arrays converging on one substrate.
• The NFAH holder is compatible with Luminos single fiber FH003 fiber holders to enable orthogonal single and mult-channel alignment configurations.
• In-line configuration provides space and access for overhead microscopes and contact probes
• Vertical and horizontal clamp arms provide ideal kinematic holding of arrays against alignment surfaces
• Optimized for 1 – 16 fiber arrays
• Clamping pressure is provided by miniature ball bearings
• Clamping knobs are located on the ends of NFAH for ease of adjustment
• Clamp arms are spring loaded to maintain position with adjustable clamp pressure
• Clamp arm knobs are located on the end of the holder to keep the optical area clear
• Clamping force on the Array is very precise yet allows array to be moved once mounted
• Fiber #1 is located at rotation center of Luminos 6 Axis positioning stages
• Slotted mounting holes allow adjustment of rotation center alignment to a specific fiber channel
• Preload is applied to the array using 4mm OD precision ball bearings
• Spring loaded side and top clamp arms provide top loading with easy access
• Holds fiber arrays of typical size with 1 to 16 count
• The holder mounts directly onto the standard mounting plate of Luminos Positioners

Specifications

Order Information

Universal Array Holder

Narrow Array Holder