Optical backplane rack assembly with external optical connectors
US8478099B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/44528
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
There is described a line card rack assembly for line cards, and an optical backplane and optical fiber guide for installation to a frame adapted to receive line cards of which at least one has an optical connector at a front portion thereof. The rack assembly comprises a frame having a front opening, for receiving the line cards and providing access to a front end of the line cards, and a back opening opposite the front opening; an optical backplane at least partially covering the back opening, the optical backplane comprising connections for connecting the line cards upon insertion in the frame; and optical fiber cable having two ends, a first one of the two ends being for coupling to the optical backplane, and a second one of the two ends for coupling to the optical connector of the at least one of the line cards.
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