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Communications adapter module

US7008122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2003
Grant dateMar 7, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4292
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An optical communications adapter module is provided which includes a XENPAK-sized casing and an XFP board assembly having an optical transmission connector and an optical reception connector where the XFP board assembly is positioned within the casing so the optical transmission connector and the optical reception connector are positioned in connector openings at a first end of the casing. The module further includes a conversion board that is coupled to the XFP board where the conversion board is capable of communicating data between the XFP board assembly and a client computing device.

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