Fiber optic circuit connector
US6976793B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical connector for use in multilayer electro-optic circuit boards. An electro-optical back plane circuit board uses both electrical and optical connectors to carry signals in both electrical and light form. The optical connector employs redundant alignment features to provide for reliable connectivity between plug in boards and the electro-optic back plane. A process is of forming the back plane and other multilevel circuit boards so as to embed optical connectors is disclosed.
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