Universal sub slot architecture for networking modules
US11079559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/185
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal sub slot module is configured to be inserted in a slot in a hardware module that is configured to be inserted in one of a chassis and rack mounted unit. The universal sub slot module includes a printed circuit board; an optics component on the printed circuit board; a data plane and a control plane on the printed circuit board and communicatively coupled to the optics components; and connectors on the printed circuit board and communicatively coupled to the data plane and the control plane, wherein the connectors are configured to connect to corresponding connectors in the one or more hardware modules.
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