PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. Compact XYZ Motorized Fiber Positioner / Alignment Systemwith Piezoelectric High Speed Photonics Alignment Module F-131

F-131 is a unique two stage aligner and provides an especially versatile, compact and modular approach to building high-throughput nano-alignment processes. By combining compact precision motorized stages with a fast XYZ Nano positioning stage, both efficient first-light capture and fast nanoscale coupling optimization can be achieved in a cost-effective package of minimum size. F-131's 1nm positioning resolution supports even the smallest emerging silicon photonics feature dimensions. F-131 can be used in any orientation and provides up to 25 mm coarse alignment travel together with 100x100x100µm of fast piezo-driven Nano positioning. A variety of controller options are offered including software and high speed alignment algorithms.

• Unique 2-stage High-Speed Aligner (Fiber Positioner)
• Motorized with Stepper Motor or Servo Motor Drives for Coarse Approach (50 nm resolution)
• Additional High Speed Piezo Scanning Unit 100x100x100µm for Ultra-Fast Complete Device Characterization
• From 5 to 25 mm Travel
• 1 Nanometer Resolution
• Closed-Loop Option for the Piezo Drives, if Long Term Stability is Required
• CyberAligner Automatic Scan & Alignment Software

Fast and high-precision drives The basis of the fiber alignment system is an XYZ setup consisting of three motorized linear stages from the M-111 series for rough alignment and a P-611 NanoCube® nanopositioner. The motorized drives make longer travel ranges possible and at the same time, the NanoCube® nanopositioner ensures fast scanning motion and precision positioning. Flexure guides and all-ceramic insulated PICMA® actuators guarantee a long lifetime. Because all drives are equipped with position sensors, it is possible for example, to reliably prevent collisions with expensive silicon wafers. Complete package The fiber alignment system is supplied as a complete package with the required C-884.4DC and E-727.AS controllers as well as with extensive software including the PIMikro Move graphic user software for startup and operation of all PI systems. Programming interfaces are included in the software package that allow the user to integrate a PI controller into their own user programs. The control of the positioning system therefore becomes part of the user program. Interfaces are available for all common programming languages including NI LabVIEW and Matlab. Furthermore, there is an option to purchase the C-990.FA1 software. It provides a particularly convenient method for setting up the axes for scanning, performing the scans, and displaying the results. Application fields Alignment of optical components, qualification of optical components in silicon photonics