摘要:
An optical connector latch assembly for an optoelectronic module that can releasably engage an optical fiber connector that is received in a receptacle of the optoelectronic module. In one example embodiment, an optical connector latch arm includes a base, a shaft extending from the base, and a hook extending from the shaft. In this example embodiment, the base defines a complementary structure that is configured to engage a complementary structure of an OSA connector block. Also, the hook is configured to releasably engage an optical fiber connector.
摘要:
An optical subassembly (“OSA”) connector block that can accommodate OSAs of a variety of different configurations. In one example embodiment, an OSA connector block includes a body. The body of the OSA connector block includes a first end defining a receptacle, and a second end defining a cavity. The receptacle is configured to receive at least a portion of an optical fiber connector. The cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of an OSA.
摘要:
Methods of manufacturing lead frame connectors for use in connecting optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards in optical transceiver modules. The lead frame connectors are formed by first stamping a selected configuration of conductors in a conductive ribbon. The conductors are bent as necessary and passed in a reel-to-reel manner through an insert injection molding process to form an electrically insulating casing about the conductors. After the molding process, the ribbon is singulated to obtain individual lead frame connectors. The individual conductors encased in the casing can be electrically separated by punching out a connecting conductive structure through a hole formed in the casing. The connecting conductive structure mechanically secures the conductors to each other during the molding process and, when punched out, substantially eliminate stubs that could otherwise degrade the RF performance of the lead frame connectors.
摘要:
A card cage system is provided that includes a middle card guide interposed between two end card guides in an electronic equipment enclosure. Each of the card guides includes one or more channels adapted to receive a card edge. The middle card guide includes a removable adapter element that, when present in the middle card guide, prevents insertion of double wide, or larger, cards while, at the same time, permitting insertion of two single wide cards in a side-by-side arrangement. When the adapter element is removed, a double-wide card can be received in the middle card guide such that it straddles the middle card guide. The edges of the double-wide card are received in the first and second end card guides. Thus, the card guide can be readily customized to accommodate a variety of card types and sizes, in various arrangements.
摘要:
A shield element for reducing electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) in an optical transceiver module assembly. The transceiver module assembly includes an optical transceiver received within a cage. The cage mounts to a host board and receives in one end thereof a right angle connector of the host board. A rear end of the optical transceiver includes an edge connector that electrically interfaces with a receptacle of the right angle connector. An EMI shield element is interposed between the rear end of the optical transceiver and the right angle connector. The EMI shield element includes a base that surrounds a portion of the right angle connector. Wall portions upwardly extend from the base around the right angle connector to form an angled shield seating surface that engages with a complementarily angled seating surface on the transceiver rear end, thereby forming an EMI shield when the optical transceiver is received into the cage.