Optical communications module having a floating ferrule that reduces wiggle loss
US9354403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4249
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A ferrule of an optical communications module is allowed to float to a limited degree within the module housing. Consequently, if a force is exerted on the connector that mates with the optical communications module, the mated ferrules of the module and of the connector moves, or floats, within defined limits so that the ferrules move together rather than relative to one another. In this way, the end faces of the ferrules remain in precise alignment to prevent wiggle losses from occurring due to movement of the connector relative to the module housing.
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