Intelligent MPO-to-MPO patch panels having connectivity tracking capabilities and related methods
US8203450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/3897
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Patch panels are provided that include a mounting frame and a plurality of MPO-to-MPO couplers that are mounted on the mounting frame. Each MPO-to-MPO coupler includes a first connector port that is accessible from the front side of the patch panel and a second connector port that is accessible from the rear side of the patch panel. The patch panels also include a first set of antennas, where each antenna from the first set of antennas is adjacent the first connector port of a respective one of the MPO-to-MPO couplers and a second set of antennas, where each antenna from the second set of antennas is adjacent the second connector port of a respective one of the MPO-to-MPO couplers.
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