Universal sub slot architecture for networking modules
US11736195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4261
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A universal sub slot module includes a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) including circuitry for power, a data plane, and a control plane; a faceplate connected to one end of the PCB and connectors connected to another end of the PCB, wherein the connectors are configured to connect to corresponding connectors in a host module; and a form factor containing the PCB and configured to interface a sub slot in the host module configured to operate in a chassis-based or rack mounted unit network element. The host module can include a plurality of sub slots, each being a port having one of the universal sub slot module and a filler module. The data plane can be configured to implement one of Optical Transport Network (OTN), Beyond 100G, Flexible Optical (FlexO), Ethernet, and Flexible Ethernet (FlexE).
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