Photonics & Optic Alignment Solutions



PI provides a great variety of innovative solutions for automated optic and photonic alignment, fiber & photonics packaging automation. Products range from 6D micromotion robots for industrial automation, through high-speed power meters, ultra-fast piezoelectric scanning modules to modular devices with manual control for laboratory test setups.

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Fast Steering Mirror for Free-Space Optical Telecommunication

 
Compact XYZ Hybrid Motorized/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment Systems
  • Optical Deflection to 100 milliradian (~6°)
  • 1.0 kHz Resonant Frequency with Mirror
  • Closed-Loop Version for Higher Linearity
  • For Mirrors up to 12.5 mm (0.5") Diameter
  • 2 Fixed Orthogonal Axes with a Common Pivot Point
  • Sensor Configuration for Excellent Temperature Stability
  • Zero Friction Flexure Guides
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F-206 HexAlign Six-Axis Precision Optic Alignment System / Manipulator (Hexapod) with Controller

 
HexAlign 6-Axis Precision Alignment System / Manipulator (Hexapod)
  • Integrated Alignment Routines for Optical Fibers, Collimators and I/O Chips
  • Parallel Kinematics with 6 Degrees of Freedom
  • 0.033 Micron Actuator Resolution
  • Repeatability 0.3Micron in Space
  • No Moving Cables for Improved Reliability, Reduced Friction
  • Better Dynamics, More Compact than Serial Kinematics Systems
  • For Scanning and Alignment
  • Cartesian Coordinate Control with Virtualized Pivot Point
  • Powerful Digital Controller with Open Source LabView Drivers, DLL Libraries...
  • Choice of Optional Photometers
  • Optional PIMotion & Vision with Integrated Real - Time Image Processing
 
 

Applications Papers on Photonic Alignment Systems
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F-130 Compact XYZ Hybrid Motorized/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment Systems

 
Compact XYZ Hybrid Motorized/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment Systems
 
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F-110 XYZ Hybrid Manual/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment System

 
XYZ Hybrid Manual/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment System
  • PZT Drives with Sub-Nanometer Resolution
  • Ideal for Single Mode Fiber Positioning
  • Precision Mechanics with Crossed Roller Bearings
  • 18 x 18 x 18 mm Travel Range
  • 50 x 50 x 50 Micron PZT Fine-Travel Range
  • Optional Motor Drives
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F-111 Compact Hybrid Manual/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment System

 
Compact Hybrid Manual/Piezoelectric Photonics Alignment System
  • PZT Drives with Sub-Nanometer Resolution
  • Precision Mechanics with Crossed Roller Bearings
  • Ideal for Single Mode Fiber Positioning
  • 6x6x6 mm Travel Range
  • 30x30x30 Micron PZT Fine Travel Range
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P-611 NanoCube® XYZ Rapid Photonics NanoAlignment Add-on System

 
NanoCube XYZ Rapid Photonics NanoAlignment Add-on System
 
 
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F-603 Fiber, Objective and Waveguide Holders

 
Fiber, Objective and Waveguide Holders
  • Mount on a Variety of PI Alignment Systems
  • Precision Machined from High-Strength Aluminum / Brass
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F-311 PIMotion&Vision Integration of Vision System and Micro-/Nanopositioning

 
PIMotion&Vision€”Integration of Vision System and Micro-/Nanopositioning
  • Vision System for Integration with PI Micro- and Nanopositioning Systems
  • Controls up to Six DOF Motion with Sub-Micron or Sub-Nanometer (Sub-µrad) Resolution
  • National Instruments Compatible Vision System
  • Multi-Channel Vision for a Mix of Resolutions and/or 3D Observation
  • Powerful LabView VIs for PIMotion & Vision
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