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Optical network unit

US7110653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2002
Grant dateSep 19, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K5/06
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical network unit having an environmentally sealed printed circuit board arrangement within a first compartment and a signal in/out arrangement in a second compartment. The compartments are provided by two housings. Instead of replacing individual circuit boards in the case of breakdown or malfunction, replacement of the whole of the printed circuit board arrangement is necessary thereby eliminating human error and minimizing downtime. Two housings provide the two compartments. These housings are preferably mounted upon a housing mount and a carrier for the optical network unit is also preferably mounted upon the housing mount. This housing and carrier arrangement simplifies assembly and disassembly of parts of the unit for maintenance and replacement purposes.

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