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Hybrid optical connector

US8974126B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2012
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10F77/40
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Connector systems that carry electrical signals and optical signals in a single connector are provided. A male electro-optical connector can have an electrical insert portion that fits into a receptacle of a female electro-optical connector to provide a structural connection. The optical interface can be advantageously near a front of the connectors for easy maintenance. Optical connectors with a relatively large diameter for the optical interface are also provided. Optical connectors can include a collector for receiving optical signals at a large opening and providing signals to a photodiode at a small opening of the collector. Such optical connectors with a large diameter for an optical interface can advantageously provide reduced alignment tolerances. Adapters, cable adapters, docking stations, and other apparatus can also be provided.

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