The present invention is directed to a method and system for conditioning
the output signals of an array of surface-emitting lasers with an array of
edge-receiving optical devices. Both the array of surface-emitting lasers
and the array of edge-receiving optical devices are mounted on an optical
bench substrate. The array of edge-receiving optical devices may also be
monolithically fabricated on the optical bench substrate. The array of
surface-emitting lasers and the array of edge-receiving optical devices
are aligned by alignment features and slots, which are fabricated on the
optical bench substrate so as to optically couple the array of
surface-emitting lasers to the array of edge-receiving optical devices.
