An optical fiber clamp that precisely aligns and clamps multiple optical
fibers in multi-channel freespace optical systems, eliminates multiple
parts and simplifies assembly. Multiple wafers each having an array of
holes passing therethrough, are aligned with respect to each other.
Optical fibers are passed through the holes, and at least one of the
wafers is moved laterally with respect to the other wafers, so that
sidewalls of the holes clamp the optical fibers into a desired location.
