External pluggable high frequency data communication module
US5966487A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 1997 |
| Grant date | Oct 12, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3878
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Media Interface Adapter (MIA) module is provided for converting Fiber Channel data signals from a first copper transfer medium to a second alternate transfer medium. The MIA includes an internal mounted printed circuit board containing the electronic components necessary to convert signals between the first copper medium and second alternate medium. A transmitter is provided for transmitting the data signals over the second alternate transfer medium, and a receiver is provided for receiving data signals over the second alternate transfer medium. Opposite the transmitter and receiver, a nine pin electrical D-sub connector is provided for connecting the module to the first copper transfer medium. The D-sub connector has a metal flange insertable into a connector mounting structures formed in the housing. The connector mounting structures being configured to partially overlap the flange of the D-sub connector. Likewise, the first and second housing members further include transmitter and receiver mounting structures configured to partially overlap the transmitter and receiver packages. Finally, the housing members are configured to enclose the printed circuit board, transmitter, rec…
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