Optical communications adapter, system and method
US7172346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4269
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optical communications adapter module is provided which includes a XENPAK-sized casing and an optical communications board assembly positioned in the casing where the optical communications board assembly has an optical transmission connector and an optical reception connector. The optical transmission connector and the optical reception connector are positioned in connector openings at a first end of the XENPAK-sized casing. The module further includes a board extender coupled to the optical communications board assembly where the board extender is capable of communicating data between the optical communications board assembly and a client computing device.
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