Optical interconnect
US6619858B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical interconnect is provided that optically connects two adjacent printed circuit boards, or electrical component. The optical interconnect includes a floating frame which is flexibly connected to one electrical component. The floating frame includes a plurality of optical guides. The optical guides are connected to the electrical component either electronically or optically. A second frame, coupled to a second electrical component also contains a plurality of optical guides. A mechanical guide assembly positions the first frame and the second frame are optically coupled. The optical guide in the second frame connects to the second electrical component providing a path for a signal from the first electrical component to the second electrical component.
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