Computer signal interconnect apparatus
US5144691A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 20, 1990 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4214
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical backplane interconnects logic assemblies in a computer system using optical fibers. The logic assembly is connected to a laser or LED for converting electrical signals from the logic assembly into the equivalent optical signals. The optical signals are transmitted along the optical fibers to another logic assembly. The optical backplane comprises a mainframe rail for mounting to one end of the logic assembly, a connector attached to the mainframe rail, and an optical coupler mated with the connector. The optical coupler and connector having matching vee grooves for supporting and aligning the optical fibers.
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