Design Features
2nd-generation photonics alignment platform built on high-performance ANT nanopositioners
Up to 6 axes of precision motion
Proven reliability for 24/7 manufacturing
Noncontact, direct-drive for all axes enabling high-throughput alignment
Minimum incremental motion to 2 nm on linear motion and 0.05 μrad on rotary motion
Powerful controls with standard scanning algorithms and virtual pivot-point kinematics
Flexible design with many standard configurations and options
Interface to industry-standard power meters
Aerotech’s FiberMax®HP represents a significant breakthrough in the high-volume manufacturing and testing of photonics components. The FiberMaxHP reflects more than 40 years of experience in designing advanced positioning systems for OEMs and end-users in the high-technology industries. The FiberMaxHP is a second-generation three- to six-axes photonics alignment platform built on Aerotech’s ANT nanopositioning product line. It is designed to meet the demanding needs of critical photonics alignment in a highly automated, 24/7 production environment with no compromise in speed, accuracy, and resolution.
A highly repeatable, precise, and industrial-grade positioning system is the foundation for high-volume manufacturing and testing of photonics components. FiberMaxHP’s highly reliable, unique drive and control technologies ensure many years of maintenance-free service in a high throughput, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Ultra-Precision Direct-Drive
As alignment tolerances become smaller with new silicon photonics devices, the requirement for high-speed and high-accuracy alignment is essential. FiberMaxHP noncontact direct-drive technology enables high-precision alignment without sacrificing production throughput. Capable of minimum incremental motion down to 2 nm coupled with speeds to 400 mm/s, the FiberMaxHP meets the challenges of aligning next-generation photonics packages.
The direct-drive technology employed in FiberMaxHP offers a significant precision and throughput advantage over other alignment platforms.
Powerful Kinematics and Scanning Routines
Aerotech’s controllers work with a variety of smart cameras and machine vision systems to help facilitate first light. Our power servo scanning algorithms can be called to optimize power coupled through the devices. Standard scanning routines include fast align, hill climb, spiral, and raster searches in up to six axes of motion.
Our advanced kinematics enable a virtual pivot point where rotation can occur at any user-defined point in space rather than the physical rotation point of the FiberMaxHP axes. This assists the speed and accuracy of active alignment. We have an extensive range of software and hardware options to suit your specific needs.
Flexible System Configuration
The FiberMaxHP is available with three- to six-axes of direct-drive alignment axes allowing the platform to be specified with the exact number of axes needed for the application. Since many applications require manual adjustment of fixtures and parts for a one-time initial alignment, the FiberMaxHP comes with one- to three-axes of manual angular alignment axes with ±2° of motion. These manual adjustment axes mount directly to the direct-drive platform and offer a more economical approach to alignment when adjustment is not frequently required.
Aerotech has many years of experience providing solutions to the photonics industry. We realize that your application may be unique and require customization. The FiberMaxHP is a modular design and can be easily customized with special arrangement of axes, fixturing, and mounting patterns to meet the needs of your specific application.
Design Features
- 2nd-generation photonics alignment platform built on high-performance ANT nanopositioners
- Up to 6 axes of precision motion
- Proven reliability for 24/7 manufacturing
- Noncontact, direct-drive for all axes enabling high-throughput alignment
- Minimum incremental motion to 2 nm on linear motion and 0.05 μrad on rotary motion
- Powerful controls with standard scanning algorithms and virtual pivot-point kinematics
- Flexible design with many standard configurations and options
- Interface to industry-standard power meters
Aerotech’s FiberMax®HP represents a significant breakthrough in the high-volume manufacturing and testing of photonics components. The FiberMaxHP reflects more than 40 years of experience in designing advanced positioning systems for OEMs and end-users in the high-technology industries. The FiberMaxHP is a second-generation three- to six-axes photonics alignment platform built on Aerotech’s ANT nanopositioning product line. It is designed to meet the demanding needs of critical photonics alignment in a highly automated, 24/7 production environment with no compromise in speed, accuracy, and resolution.
A highly repeatable, precise, and industrial-grade positioning system is the foundation for high-volume manufacturing and testing of photonics components. FiberMaxHP’s highly reliable, unique drive and control technologies ensure many years of maintenance-free service in a high throughput, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Ultra-Precision Direct-Drive
As alignment tolerances become smaller with new silicon photonics devices, the requirement for high-speed and high-accuracy alignment is essential. FiberMaxHP noncontact direct-drive technology enables high-precision alignment without sacrificing production throughput. Capable of minimum incremental motion down to 2 nm coupled with speeds to 400 mm/s, the FiberMaxHP meets the challenges of aligning next-generation photonics packages.
The direct-drive technology employed in FiberMaxHP offers a significant precision and throughput advantage over other alignment platforms.
Powerful Kinematics and Scanning Routines
Aerotech’s controllers work with a variety of smart cameras and machine vision systems to help facilitate first light. Our power servo scanning algorithms can be called to optimize power coupled through the devices. Standard scanning routines include fast align, hill climb, spiral, and raster searches in up to six axes of motion.
Our advanced kinematics enable a virtual pivot point where rotation can occur at any user-defined point in space rather than the physical rotation point of the FiberMaxHP axes. This assists the speed and accuracy of active alignment. We have an extensive range of software and hardware options to suit your specific needs.
Flexible System Configuration
The FiberMaxHP is available with three- to six-axes of direct-drive alignment axes allowing the platform to be specified with the exact number of axes needed for the application. Since many applications require manual adjustment of fixtures and parts for a one-time initial alignment, the FiberMaxHP comes with one- to three-axes of manual angular alignment axes with ±2° of motion. These manual adjustment axes mount directly to the direct-drive platform and offer a more economical approach to alignment when adjustment is not frequently required.
Aerotech has many years of experience providing solutions to the photonics industry. We realize that your application may be unique and require customization. The FiberMaxHP is a modular design and can be easily customized with special arrangement of axes, fixturing, and mounting patterns to meet the needs of your specific application.
