Gen Precision isexpanding its inspection capabilities for co-packaged optics (CPO) applicationsas manufacturers seek higher-precision, more flexible inspection of fiber arrayunits (FAUs) and related components. The company now supports FAU configurationswith up to 80 channels and custom components with specialized structures, whilehelping customers deploy these inspection capabilities on production lines toaccelerate product qualification and production ramp-up for next-generationoptical communications products.
“Passive opticalcomponents have traditionally followed standard 1×M or M×N array formats, butAI infrastructure is driving higher-density and increasingly customizeddesigns,” said Jacky Chang, Executive Vice President and Special Assistant tothe Chairman at Gen Precision. “Inspection must evolve with these products. Byadapting our inspection methods to different designs and validating them withactual customer samples, we help customers advance new optical products withgreater confidence.”
Gen Precision hascompleted inspection and validation projects for multiple customers, including non-standardcustom designs, and has shipped its first batch of automated inspectionsystems.
Gen Precision has expanded the capability of the GTK-OSI1 Automated Passive Optical Component Inspection Machine beyond standard FAU-related component inspection, adding support for custom components and production-line deployment.By combining AOI-based precision measurement, automation control, AI-powered visual recognition, and software development capabilities, Gen Precision can adapt the system to different component designs.
The GTK-OSI1 delivers measurement repeatability of 3σ ≤ 0.1 μm for Fiber Arrays (FA),V-Grooves, and MT/MMC ferrules. Based on customer sample validation,measurement scripts and fixtures can be customized for deployment in automated production-line workflows. Once specifications are confirmed, Gen Precision can complete system customization and delivery within 6 to 8 months.
Gen Precision will further extend its optical communications automation capabilities into post-packaging performance testing. In collaboration with Lintes Technology, Gen Precision will develop a CPO test system to validate the performance of packaged products integrating an Optical Engine and FAU. Drawing on its expertise in precision machining, metrology, and automation, the initiative will extend Gen Precision’s capabilities beyond component-level dimensional inspection to include post-packaging performance validation,supporting customers across a broader range of optical product development stages.
