Abstract:
A fiber-optic based communication system (10) for facilitating communication between a client device (14), such as a hand-held computing device, and a host device (16), such as a desktop computer, a lap-top computer, a tablet device or any other computing device. The communication system includes a cable (12) comprising electronic devices positioned at terminal ends of an optical fiber that provides for communication between the client device and the host device, and the communication occurs via electromagnetic coupling in the near field at at least one end of the cable.
Abstract:
Backplane optical connectors and optical connections are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a backplane optical connector includes a ferrule element that includes a body portion having optical interface, at least two bores positioned through the body portion, at least two posts extending from the body portion, and a fiber inlet portion extending from the body portion. The fiber inlet portion includes a fiber receiving opening. The backplane optical connector further includes a magnet disposed within each bore of the at least two bores, and a bias member coupled to the at least two posts.
Abstract:
Optical circuit board assemblies having one or more lens bodies are disclosed. In one embodiment, the assembly comprises a composite circuit board comprising a glass-substrate and a non-glass substrate with the non-glass substrate having at least one cutout that exposes a portion of the glass substrate and at least one optical trace comprising one or more optical interfaces on the composite circuit board. The one or more optical interfaces of the composite circuit board are in optical communication with the one or more lens bodies. Other optical circuit board assemblies may include other features such as a bezel mount attached to the composite circuit board or an attachment structure secured to the composite circuit board.
Abstract:
Disclosed are optical plug connectors and optical receptacles for making optical connections. In one embodiment, the optical plug connector includes an optical portion having an optical interface and a cover for protecting the optical interface. The cover can translate toward the optical interface when connecting the optical plug connector and a portion of the cover allows transmission of optical signals therethrough.
Abstract:
An expanded-beam ferrule for an optical interface device has a ferrule body with a fiber support feature that supports an optical fiber. The ferrule body defines a lens having a planar back surface and a convex and aspheric front surface. The lens has a select amount of on-axis spherical aberration that gives rise to an improved coupling efficiency and in particular provided tolerance to misalignments between confronting expanded-beam ferrules used in an expanded-beam optical interface device. The ferrule body can also include multiple lenses and can support multiple optical fibers in operable alignment thereto.
Abstract:
Backplane optical connectors and optical connections are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a backplane optical connector includes a ferrule element that includes a body portion having optical interface, at least two bores positioned through the body portion, at least two posts extending from the body portion, and a fiber inlet portion extending from the body portion. The fiber inlet portion includes a fiber receiving opening. The backplane optical connector further includes a magnet disposed within each bore of the at least two bores, and a bias member coupled to the at least two posts.
Abstract:
Disclosed are optical plug connectors and optical receptacles for making optical connections. In one embodiment, the optical plug connector includes an optical portion having an optical interface and a cover for protecting the optical interface. The cover can translate toward the optical interface when connecting the optical plug connector and a portion of the cover allows transmission of optical signals therethrough. The cover has a sliding fit relative to a portion of the housing and may translate on at least one guide surface of the housing.