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Apparatus and method for aligning optical fibers with an array of radiation emitting devices

  • US 5,177,348 A
  • Filed: 08/26/1991
  • Issued: 01/05/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In an optical fiber alignment apparatus of the type having first and second optically-opposed fibers, means associated with the first fiber for generating an alignment signal, radiation-responsive means coupled to the second fiber for adjusting relative positions of the fibers, the improvement wherein the means for generating the alignment signal comprises an array of stationary radiation-emitting (REDs) mounted adjacent to the first fiber.

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