Superior 6-Axis Alignment for Photonics


PI’s newest 6-axis alignment system is on the market in one-sided and double-sided configurations, upright for PIC meeting or inverted, for photonics wafer-probing purposes. 

Superior 6-Axis Alignment for Photonics
PI’s F-713 6-axis alignment system is on the market in one-sided and double-sided configurations, upright for PIC meeting or inverted, for photonics wafer-probing purposes. Picture Credit score: PI (Physik Instrumente) LP

PI (Physik Instrumente) is happy to announce the discharge of the F-713, the newest improve to its extremely regarded F-712, 6-axis alignment system for photonics chips, fiber arrays, and wafers. The brand new mannequin retains the F-712’s high-performance hybrid mechanical design primarily based on a hexapod/piezo-scanner mixture. It additionally incorporates a extra highly effective and versatile controller designed to assist future developments in photonics alignment know-how.

The F-712 has been a trusted answer for a variety of photonics alignment duties, from fiber array alignment to micro-optics positioning and photonic built-in circuit testing. Its confirmed design continues to fulfill the calls for of each manufacturing purposes and analysis environments.

Enhanced Controller for Elevated Flexibility

Whereas the F-713 doesn’t seriously change the system’s efficiency, the upgraded controller gives elevated flexibility for future enhancements. This enables for:

  • Improved assist for future software program and {hardware} developments
  • Streamlined integration of third-party electronics
  • Extra versatile configuration choices for alignment routines and integration with new programs
  • Higher scalability as buyer necessities evolve

The brand new controller permits PI to maintain tempo with future developments and buyer wants in photonics and optical testing.

F-713: A Seamless Transition from the F-712

For present customers of the F-712, the F-713 provides a easy improve path. The system’s mechanical design, software program interface, and movement management structure stay constant, making certain that customers can proceed to depend on their present workflows. The addition of the extra versatile controller makes the F-713 a sensible choice for these trying to future-proof their photonics alignment programs with out vital modifications to their present setup.

Availability

The brand new F-713 Excessive-Pace 6-DOF Photonics Alignment System is now accessible for integration into present programs or for brand new purposes requiring versatile, dependable alignment capabilities.

Industries Served

Photonics alignment, fiber array alignment, PIC wafer probing, micro-optics alignment