Methods for aligning an optical connector with an optical component

Abstract

Methods and devices are provided for aligning an optical connector with an optical component, such as a photonic integrated circuit (PIC). An example method includes providing an optical component comprising at least one optical port on a surface of the optical component, where the optical component includes a first correction device and a second correction device. The method further includes aligning an optical connector with the first correction device to achieve a first positional setting of the optical connector. The method may include aligning the optical connector with the second correction device to achieve a second positional setting of the optical connector. The optical connector may be moved a predefined distance while maintaining the first and second positional settings to bring the optical connector into an operative position with respect to the at least one optical port.

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