Fiber optic connector assembly
US4944568A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 5, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3879
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector assembly for blind mated back plane interface connections of optic fibers with active optical devices includes a shroud mounted in a back plane panel within which are received a receptacle assembly mated to connector modules. The modules, each associated with a cable of a plurality of optical fibers, subdivide the mated fibers into separately connected groups to avoid expensive tolerance requirements. The receptacle includes a housing and shims for precisely locating the active optical devices relative to the ends of the optic fibers. The interface connections are shielded from interference by conduction between the receptacle housing, a fiber termination ferrule and a rear housing and strain relief portion of each connector module.
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