Parallel optical connector
US7572067B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3885
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A connector for establishing a connection for use in a optical communications network, the connector comprising a plurality of optical elements, said optical elements being VCSELs, photodetectors or optical fibers, said optical elements being arranged in two or more arrays so that at least one of the arrays is moveable to ensure alignment of the members of that array when the connection is established.
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