Connectorized optical component misalignment detection system

摘要

A misalignment detection system for checking the coupling of a component and a medium via a receptacle of a connectorized arrangement. Power coupling measurements between an optical component and a fiber are presented as illustrative examples of the invention. A ferrule of a fiber is inserted into a bore of a receptacle that has the component attached to the end of the receptacle opposite of the bore. The ferrule of the fiber is attached to a support structure having an absorber spring between the structure and ferrule. A first force is applied pressing the ferrule into the bore. Also, a rotating force orthogonal to the first force is applied to the structure causing the ferrule to wiggle in the bore. Power measurements are taken while the first force is applied and then also while the rotating force is applied.