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Removable optoelectronic transceiver module with potting box

US5546281A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 1995
Grant dateAug 13, 1996
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3897
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A robust optoelectronic transceiver module which is quick, easy, and inexpensive to manufacture. The transceiver module has a main housing which consists of a potting box with potting material inserted therein. In addition, a circuit board is encased by the potting material. The circuit board has an optical subassembly mounted thereon. The optical subassembly extends outside of the potting box through a recess. Correspondingly, a recess cover is provided for forming a liquid fight seal between the recess cover, the potting box, and the optical subassembly.

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