Collimators and collimator arrays for telecommunication applications

Daniel Henri Raguin; Steve Chakmakjian; Nestor Farmiga; Eric Prince; Sam J. Ward

doi:10.1117/12.448148

13 November 2001 Collimators and collimator arrays for telecommunication applications

Daniel Henri Raguin, Steve Chakmakjian, Nestor Farmiga, Eric Prince, Sam J. Ward

Proceedings Volume 4437, Gradient Index, Miniature, and Diffractive Optical Systems II; (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448148
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2001, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Precision collimators and collimator arrays are increasingly critical components as telecommunication networks increase in bandwidth. In this paper we describe the collimator fabrication process at Corning Rochester Photonics Corporation. We describe replicated and etched collimator arrays and illustrate packaging concepts. Metrology and optical performance data is presented for both individual and arrayed collimators. Microlens surfaces etched into fused silica with surfaces sags of greater than 70micrometers , surface finishes better than 30 Angstroms are presented. Collimator arrays with pointing errors less than 40(mu) Rad, and microlens focal length uniformity error less than +/- 0.5% have been fabricated and the data presented.

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Daniel Henri Raguin, Steve Chakmakjian, Nestor Farmiga, Eric Prince, and Sam J. Ward "Collimators and collimator arrays for telecommunication applications", Proc. SPIE 4437, Gradient Index, Miniature, and Diffractive Optical Systems II, (13 November 2001); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448148

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