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Table 1

Monte Carlo parameters for the tolerance analysis.

Parameter Distribution parameter Distribution
Mode field diameter ± 5 percent Uniform
Fiber misalignment ± 1∕12 MFD Uniform
Microlens focus σ = 0.01 percent Gaussian
Microlens astigmatism σ = λ∕4 Gaussian

Notes. The parameter column shows which parameters are varied and the distribution column shows what distribution is assumed for a parameter.

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