Hybrid optical connector
    17.
    发明授权
    Hybrid optical connector 有权
    混合光连接器

    公开(公告)号:US08974126B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13688727

    申请日:2012-11-29

    Applicant: Apple Inc.

    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.

    Abstract translation: 提供了在单个连接器中承载电信号和光信号的连接器系统。 阳电光连接器可以具有电插入部分,该电插入部分装配到阴电光连接器的插座中以提供结构连接。 光学接口可以有利地靠近连接器的前部,以便于维护。 还提供了具有用于光学接口的相对较大直径的光学连接器。 光连接器可以包括用于在大开口处接收光信号并在集电极的小开口处向光电二极管提供信号的集电极。 具有用于光学接口的大直径的这种光学连接器可以有利地提供降低的对准公差。 还可以提供适配器,电缆适配器,坞站和其他设备。

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