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Device for electro-optical signal conversion

US5104243A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1991
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4292
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device for electro-optical signal conversion having a housing containing electro-optical signal conversion means and electrical and optical contact elements coupled thereto. These electrical and optical contact elements are designed for making contact to electrical and optical connector means, respectively. The housing is provided with latching means for detachably locking the connector means to be coupled thereto. Accordingly, with the device an adapter having an electrical and optical make-and-break connection is provided.

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