Alignment Stages Selection Guide

We offer a full range of Alignment Stages and Fiber Positioners to meet various optical fiber and fiber optic component coupling and alignment requirements. Manual Fiber Alignment Stage types include ULTRALIGN™ Precision Fiber Optic Stages, Flexure Stages, Fiber Optic Couplers for both Single-Mode and Multimode Fibers, Fiber Coupling with GRIN Rod or Ball Lenses, and Fiber Optic Positioners. We also offer Motorized Fiber Alignment solutions.

Fiber Alignment Stages

Description	Features
ULTRAlign Precision Fiber Optic Alignment Stages	Ultra-stable full stainless steel construction for robust precision motion Crossed roller bearings ensure <100 µrad of angular deviation in any axis Large selection of compatible rail-mounted fiber accessories Left or right handed XYZ configurations	ULTRAlign Precision Fiber Optic Alignment Stages
ULTRAlign Precision Fiber Tilt and Rotation Positioners	Stainless steel construction for stable, precise positioning of single mode fibers Tip, tilt and rotation control compatible with ULTRAlign™ Stages Available in right or left handed orientations	ULTRAlign Precision Fiber Tilt and Rotation Positioners
Compact XYZ Flexure Fiber Alignment Stages	Ultra-stable XYZ flexure stage Comprehensive selection of fiber-mounting accessories Manual or motorized actuator options English and metric versions	Compact XYZ Flexure Fiber Alignment Stages

Fiber Coupling Fixtures

Description	Features
Precision Single-Mode Fiber Couplers	Single-mode coupling efficiency near theoretical maximum Steering lens achieves 0.1 micron resolution Versions for free-space and diode lasers	Precision Single-Mode Fiber Couplers
Multi-Axis Single-Mode Fiber Couplers	Couples laser light into optical fibers with sub-micron resolution Provides 5 or 6-axis positioning of fiber with fine tune control of tilt Versions for bare, connectorized, or polarization-preserving fibers	Multi-Axis Single-Mode Fiber Couplers
Surface-Mount Multimode Fiber Couplers	Useful as multimode input coupler or output collimator Bare or connectorized multi-mode optical fibers Easily convertible to single mode aligners	Surface-Mount Multimode Fiber Couplers
GRIN Lens Fiber Couplers	Provides compact, direct coupling of optical fibers with GRIN lenses Bare or connectorized optical fibers, including PM fibers Offers space-efficient collimation Low-loss laser to fiber or fiber to-fiber coupling	GRIN Lens Fiber Couplers

Fiber Positioners

Description	Features
FP Multi-Axis Optical Fiber Positioners	Multi-axis precision positioning for bare, connectorized, or PM fibers 100 TPI XYθXθY adjustment screws, 80 TPI Z adjustment knob Large diameter knobs with hex socket for increased sensitivity Non-influencing locks maintain stable alignment	FP Multi-Axis Optical Fiber Positioners
Five-Axis Singlemode Fiber Aligners	Ultra-stable five-axis positioner in a post mounted design Independent control of axes with 0.02 µm resolution Features both course and fine adjustment of position in X and Y	Five-Axis Singlemode Fiber Aligners
Multimode Fiber Positioners	Two- or five-axis control of motion available Flexure motion positioning aligns multimode fibers easily Five-axis positioners in a miniature design saves space	Multimode Fiber Positioners
Motorized XY Fiber Positioner	Unique flexure design Picomotor actuators <30 nm minimum incremental motion	Motorized XY Fiber Positioner

Fiber Alignment Accessories

Description	Features
ULTRAlign Fiber Alignment Accessories	Full range of accessories specifically for 561/562 fiber alignment stages Mounts securely clamp to alignment stage rail system Lens mounts, platforms, adapters, fiber chucks & positioners Vacuum port waveguide mount also available	ULTRAlign Fiber Alignment Accessories
Flexure Fiber Alignment Stage Accessories	Full range of accessories specifically for the 466A Series XYZ flexure stage Mounts securely clamp to stage with alignment grooves Lens mounts, platforms, adapters, fiber chucks, positioners and more	Flexure Fiber Alignment Stage Accessories
Fiber Positioner Accessories	Adapters and coupler bodies attach directly to multimode fiber positioners Includes adapters to attach objective and aspheric lenses securely Adapters for coupling to connectorized fibers are also available	Fiber Positioner Accessories
GRIN Lens Holder	Mount gradient index (GRIN) lenses up to 2 mm diameter Lens securely held in a V-groove with a spring clip Compatible with FP series fiber chuck holders	GRIN Lens Holder
Fiber Chucks and Holders, FPH Series	Chucks and accessories for coupling bare or connectorized fibers Holders available for multiple coupling mechanisms, including SMA Securely hold optical fibers from 80 µm to 1 mm diameter Remove and replace fibers repeatedly without damage	Fiber Chucks and Holders, FPH Series

Optical Device Alignment Stages

Description	Features
Kinematic Optical Device Alignment Stages	4-axis, 5-axis, and 6-axis versions Hex-key adjusters all on same side of stage Significantly more compact than stage stack Low platform height	Kinematic Optical Device Alignment Stages
Multi-Axis Piezo Device Alignment Stages	4-axis, 5-axis, and 6-axis versions Picomotor piezo actuators with <30 nm resolution Easily align modulators and isolators	Multi-Axis Piezo Device Alignment Stages
Vacuum Optical Device Alignment Stages	4-axis and 5-axis versions Hex-key adjusters all on same side of stage 10^-6 Torr vacuum compatibility Low platform height	Vacuum Optical Device Alignment Stages
Vacuum Piezo Device Alignment Stages	Easily align modulators and isolators Picomotor piezo actuators with <30 nm resolution 10^-9 Torr ultra-high vacuum compatibility Easily align modulators and isolators	Vacuum Piezo Device Alignment Stages