Process for detecting and correcting a misalignment between a fiber cable and a light source within a fiber module

A method for detecting and correcting a movement of a fiber optic cable which has a ferrule that is welded to a support member and is coupled to an optical element, comprising:

• determining a first value of a characteristic of a light beam that travels between the fiber optic cable and the optical element;
• welding the ferrule to the support member with a laser wherein the fiber optic cable moves relative to a reference surface;
• moving the ferrule with an automated device wherein the light beam characteristic has a second value;
• detecting the second value of the light beam characteristic;
• and,
• comparing the second value with the first value to determine the movement caused by the welding of the ferrule to the support member;
• and,
• moving the ferrule relative to the reference surface.

A method for welding a ferrule of a fiber optic cable to a clip, comprising:

• placing the ferrule adjacent to the clip;
• welding the ferrule to the clip with a laser at a first center location of the clip;
• and,
• welding the ferrule to the clip with the laser at a first end location of the clip.

A method for laser welding a ferrule of a fiber optic cable to a support member, comprising:

• detecting an optical power of a light beam emitted from the fiber optic cable;
• determining at least one laser weld parameter from one of a plurality of schedules based on the detected optical power;
• attaching the ferrule to the support member;
• and, welding the ferrule to the support member using the laser weld parameter.

A method for laser welding a ferrule of a fiber optic cable to a support member, comprising:

• welding the ferrule to the support member using at least one first weld parameter;
• detecting an optical power of a light beam emitted from the fiber optic cable;
• and,
• welding the ferrule to the support member using at least one second weld parameter based on the detected optical power.