Method and apparatus for forming an optical module with optical and electrical connections facing one direction
US6769812B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 3, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/93
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical module includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, a first optical connector disposed on the body to face the proximal end of the body, a first shelf extending from the body, and a first electrical connector disposed on the first shelf to face the proximal end of the body. Additional optical and electrical connectors and shelves may be included. The optical and electrical connectors may be disposed on the body of the optical connector at different distances from the proximal end of the body to enable electrical signals and optical signals to be transferred from/to the optical module in different physical regions. The optical connector(s) may mate with a receptor in a connector plane, may be positioned adjacent an aperture in a connector plane to receive a mating connector through the aperture, or may extend through the aperture to receive a mating connector.
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