An optical switch and method for assembling are described. Optical arrays
are mounted on a flex plate with an interface between them. The direction
of certain forces on the flex plate allows coupling/decoupling of the
optical arrays. The flex plate includes an area which exhibits a different
flex profile than the remainder of the flex plate and that is located
beneath the optical arrays interface. Flexing of the flex plate optically
couples the optical arrays. A tool with grooves is used to align the
optical arrays relative to each other. The tool uses grooves and spheres
to mate with the optical arrays in such a way as to provide an appropriate
interface between the optical arrays.
