Fiber optic connection device
US6227720A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4292
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An adapter for coupling optical and electronic circuits, has a housing including a first portion for mating with an optic fiber termination device, and a second portion for mating with an electronic termination device. At least one electro-optical transducer in the housing has an optical interface for coupling with the optical termination device and an electronic interface for coupling with the electronic termination device. The adapter converts signals between optical and electronic form.
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