公开(公告)号：US07603012B1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-13

申请号：US12163903

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Donald A. Ice

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4495 ,  G02B6/4429

Abstract: A fiber optic cable that includes one or more optical fibers, and one or more strength members spanning the length of the cable. The cable also includes a protective jacket protecting the cable across all, or at least substantially all of its length. One or more ends of the cable (and potentially as much as the entire length of the cable), includes a jacket portion that surrounds the strength member(s), and a jacket portion that surrounds the optical fiber(s). These jacket portions are connected by a peelable separation portion. Accordingly, when the optical fiber portion of the jacket is pulled relative to the strength member portion of the jacket, the separation portion ruptures permitting the strength member portion and the optical fiber portion to be peeled away from each other. This allows for independent control of the termination of the strength member(s) relative to the optical fiber(s).

Abstract translation: 包括一根或多根光纤的光缆，以及跨越电缆长度的一个或多个强度部件。 电缆还包括保护电缆，保护电缆穿过所有电缆，或至少基本上全部长度。 电缆的一个或多个端部（并且潜在地与电缆的整个长度一样多）包括围绕加强构件的护套部分和围绕光纤的护套部分。 这些护套部分通过可剥离的分离部分连接。 因此，当夹套的光纤部分相对于护套的强度构件部分被拉动时，分离部分破裂，允许强度构件部分和光纤部分彼此剥离。 这允许独立地控制强度构件相对于光纤的端接。

公开(公告)号：US07562804B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-21

申请号：US10810040

申请日：2004-03-26

Applicant: Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Donald A. Ice

IPC: B23K31/02

CPC classification number: H05K3/3405 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K3/202 ,  H05K3/3447 ,  H05K2201/09118 ,  H05K2201/10121 ,  H05K2201/10446 ,  H05K2201/10924

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing optical transceiver modules using lead frame connectors that connect optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards. The lead frame connectors include a conductive lead structure that is encased in an insert injection molded plastic casing. The lead frame connector is aligned with the leads that protrude from the back end of the corresponding optical sub-assembly (OSA). The leads pass through corresponding holes in the lead frame connector and are soldered to the conductors of the lead frame assembly. Once the soldering has been performed, the combined OSA and lead frame connector becomes a surface mount device that can then be mounted to the PCB. Assembling an optical transceiver using the lead frame connectors is generally less expensive and more reliable compared to the use of conventional flexible printed circuit board connectors.

Abstract translation: 使用将光学子组件连接到印刷电路板的引线框架连接器制造光收发器模块的方法。 引线框架连接器包括被封装在插入式注模塑料外壳中的导电引线结构。 引线框架连接器与从相应的光学子组件（OSA）的后端突出的引线对准。 引线穿过引线框架连接器中的相应的孔，并被焊接到引线框架组件的导体。 一旦执行了焊接，组合的OSA和引线框架连接器就成为一个表面贴装器件，然后可以安装到PCB上。 与使用常规柔性印刷电路板连接器相比，组装使用引线框连接器的光收发器通常更便宜并且更可靠。

公开(公告)号：US07540747B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11381108

申请日：2006-05-01

Applicant: Donald A. Ice ,  Darin J. Douma ,  Phillip Anthony Kiely

Inventor： Donald A. Ice ,  Darin J. Douma ,  Phillip Anthony Kiely

IPC: H01R12/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/6608 ,  G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/4279 ,  G02B6/428 ,  H01L23/495 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01R12/7082 ,  H01R13/405 ,  H05K1/023 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K3/202 ,  H05K3/3405 ,  H05K3/3421 ,  H05K3/3447 ,  H05K2201/0397 ,  H05K2201/09118 ,  H05K2201/10121 ,  H05K2201/10446 ,  H05K2203/302 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention illustrate lead frame connectors for connecting optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards in optical transceiver modules. The lead frame connectors include a conductive lead structure that is encased in a plurality of polymer casings. The polymer casings provide electrical insulation for the conductors in the lead frame as well as mechanical support for the finished component. One or more passive components can mount to the conductors of the lead frame connector to aid with impedance matching between an optical sub-assembly, the lead frame connector, and the printed circuit board. The lead frame connectors connect to the leads associated with the optical sub-assemblies and are surface mounted onto the printed circuit board to establish connectivity between the optical sub-assembly and the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 本发明的示例性实施例示出了用于将光学子组件连接到光收发器模块中的印刷电路板的引线框架连接器。 引线框架连接器包括被封装在多个聚合物壳体中的导电引线结构。 聚合物壳体为引线框架中的导体提供电绝缘以及用于成品部件的机械支撑。 一个或多个无源部件可以安装到引线框架连接器的导体，以有助于光学子组件，引线框架连接器和印刷电路板之间的阻抗匹配。 引线框架连接器连接到与光学子组件相关联的引线，并且被表面安装到印刷电路板上以在光学子组件和印刷电路板之间建立连接。

公开(公告)号：US20080318478A1

公开(公告)日：2008-12-25

申请号：US12114600

申请日：2008-05-02

Applicant: Stephen T. Nelson ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Darin James Douma

Inventor： Stephen T. Nelson ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Darin James Douma

IPC: H01R13/66 ,  H01R24/00

CPC classification number: H01R12/52 ,  H05K1/0219 ,  H05K1/117 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K1/142 ,  H05K3/185 ,  H05K2201/09118 ,  H05K2201/09154 ,  H05K2201/09236 ,  H05K2203/107 ,  Y10S439/931

Abstract: An edge connector suitable for attachment with a printed circuit board. The edge connector comprises a body composed of a plastic resin, the body defining a first end that is configured to operably attach to a portion of a printed circuit board and a second end configured to operably connect to a slot in a host device and a plurality of conductive traces and contact pads defined on a portion of a surface of the body, the traces being configured to electrically connect with corresponding traces defined on the printed circuit board.

Abstract translation: 适用于与印刷电路板连接的边缘连接器。 边缘连接器包括由塑料树脂构成的主体，主体限定第一端，其构造成可操作地附接到印刷电路板的一部分，并且第二端被配置为可操作地连接到主机设备中的槽，并且多个 导电迹线和限定在主体表面的一部分上的接触焊盘，迹线被配置为与印刷电路板上限定的相应迹线电连接。

公开(公告)号：US07439449B1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-21

申请号：US10409837

申请日：2003-04-09

Applicant: Dev E. Kumar ,  Giorgio Giaretta ,  Stefano Schiaffino ,  Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Dev E. Kumar ,  Giorgio Giaretta ,  Stefano Schiaffino ,  Donald A. Ice

IPC: H05K1/00

CPC classification number: H05K1/0253 ,  G02B6/4292 ,  H01L23/055 ,  H01L23/10 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01S5/02212 ,  H01S5/02415 ,  H05K1/0203 ,  H05K1/0219 ,  H05K1/0393 ,  H05K1/141 ,  H05K1/147 ,  H05K3/3447 ,  H05K2201/10121 ,  H05K2201/10219 ,  H05K2201/10446 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Flexible printed circuit boards interconnect to adjacent electronic devices through one or more of high speed data, low speed data, high current, and ground lines and pads. The design of the high speed data pads and traces and adjacent ground pads and traces maintains a desired impedance in the flexible circuit and at the transition from the flexible circuit to a printed circuit board, a ceramic header, or other device to ensure high speed operation. The pads are preferably arranged in a two dimensional geometry such that a connecting area of the flexible circuit is narrower than it would preferably be if the pads were arranged linearly. The two dimensional array also allows the use of the high current thermoelectric cooler pads, which require large surface areas that may otherwise not fit in a conventional linear array.

Abstract translation: 柔性印刷电路板通过高速数据，低速数据，高电流和接地线和焊盘中的一个或多个互连到相邻电子器件。 高速数据焊盘和迹线以及相邻接地焊盘和迹线的设计在柔性电路中保持所需的阻抗，并且在柔性电路到印刷电路板，陶瓷集管或其他器件的过渡期间保持高速运行 。 垫优选地布置成二维几何形状，使得柔性电路的连接区域比优选地如果衬垫线性排列的那样较窄。 二维阵列还允许使用大电流热电冷却器垫，其需要大的表面积，否则其不适合常规线性阵列。

公开(公告)号：US07435014B2

公开(公告)日：2008-10-14

申请号：US10924135

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Paul K. Rosenberg ,  Gary Sasser ,  Chris Togami ,  Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Paul K. Rosenberg ,  Gary Sasser ,  Chris Togami ,  Donald A. Ice

IPC: G02B6/36

CPC classification number: G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/4246

Abstract: Methods for assembly of optical transceivers. In one example, the method is performed in connection with an optical transceiver that includes a transmitter optical subassembly and a receiver optical subassembly, as well as structure that defines a pair of ports with which the transmitter optical subassembly and receiver optical subassembly, respectively, are to be aligned. This example of the method involves positioning the transmitter optical subassembly and the receiver optical subassembly in a desired position relative to each other. The transmitter optical subassembly and the receiver optical subassembly are then fixed in the desired position. Next, the transmitter optical subassembly is aligned with one of the ports, and the receiver optical subassembly is aligned with the other port. The alignment of both the transmitter optical subassembly and the receiver optical subassembly with their respective ports is performed in a single operation.

Abstract translation: 装配光收发器的方法。 在一个示例中，该方法与包括发射机光学子组件和接收机光学子组件的光收发器相关联地执行，以及限定一对端口的结构，发射机光学子组件和接收机光学子组件分别与哪个端口 要对齐 该方法的该示例涉及将发射器光学子组件和接收器光学子组件相对于彼此定位在期望位置。 然后将发射机光学子组件和接收器光学子组件固定在期望的位置。 接下来，发射机光学子组件与其中一个端口对准，并且接收机光学子组件与另一个端口对准。 发射器光学子组件和接收器光学子组件与它们各自的端口的对准在一个操作中执行。

公开(公告)号：US20080207039A1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-28

申请号：US12038689

申请日：2008-02-27

Applicant: Joshua Moore ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Chris Togami

Inventor： Joshua Moore ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Chris Togami

IPC: H01R13/625

CPC classification number: G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/4261 ,  G02B6/4277 ,  H05K9/0058

Abstract: In one example embodiment, a collar clip includes a body that is sized and configured to partially encircle a shell of an optoelectronic transceiver module. Each extended element in a pair of the extended elements is separated from the other extended element in the pair by a cavity. Each cavity is configured to receive a portion of a corresponding structure of the shell.

Abstract translation: 在一个示例性实施例中，套环夹具包括主体，其尺​​寸和构造以部分地环绕光电收发器模块的外壳。 一对延伸元件中的每个延伸元件与一对空腔中的另一个延伸元件分离。 每个空腔构造成接收壳体的相应结构的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20080146066A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11693687

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Donald A. Ice

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H05K9/0058 ,  H01R13/741

Abstract: A module that includes a housing and a latch assembly at least partially positioned within the housing. The latch assembly has first and second associated states, and includes an actuation sleeve having a first position that corresponds with the first state, and a second position that corresponds with the second state. The latch assembly further includes first and second latch arms operably disposed with respect to the actuation sleeve so that respective first and second cam arrangements are defined where the latch arms are responsive to motion of the actuation sleeve. The latch arms partially extend from the housing when the actuation sleeve is in the first position, and the latch arms are substantially retracted within the housing when the actuation sleeve is in the second position.

Abstract translation: 一种模块，其包括壳体和至少部分地定位在壳体内的闩锁组件。 闩锁组件具有第一和第二相关联的状态，并且包括具有与第一状态对应的第一位置的致动套筒和与第二状态对应的第二位置。 闩锁组件还包括相对于致动套筒可操作地设置的第一和第二闩锁臂，使得相应的第一和第二凸轮装置被限定在闩锁臂响应于致动套筒的运动的位置。 当致动套筒处于第一位置时，闩锁臂部分地从壳体延伸，并且当致动套筒处于第二位置时，闩锁臂基本上缩回到壳体内。

公开(公告)号：US20080145060A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11958068

申请日：2007-12-17

Applicant: Stephen T. Nelson ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Darin James Douma

Inventor： Stephen T. Nelson ,  Donald A. Ice ,  Darin James Douma

IPC: H04B10/00 ,  G02B6/36

CPC classification number: G02B6/4201 ,  G02B6/423 ,  G02B6/4246 ,  G02B6/4255 ,  G02B6/4274

Abstract: Integrated optical subassemblies (OSA) such as integrated transmit and receive optical subassemblies that may be implemented with an optical transceiver module that includes a molded body. The integrated OSA includes a mounting surface defined on a vertical portion of the molded body, a wall extending about the mounting surface, at least one optoelectronic device, such as a laser diode or a photodiode mounted on a transimpendence amplifier, positioned on the mounting surface, a plurality of bond pads included on the mounting surface in electrical connection with the at least one optoelectronic device, a plurality of conductive feedthroughs defined through the mounting surface, each feedthrough being in electrical communication with a corresponding one of the bond pads; and an optical fiber port that engages the wall extending about the mounting surface, wherein the optical fiber port is configured for receiving an optical fiber cable.

Abstract translation: 集成光学子组件（OSA），例如集成的发射和接收光学子组件，其可以由包括模制体的光学收发器模块来实现。 集成的OSA包括限定在成型体的垂直部分上的安装表面，围绕安装表面延伸的壁，至少一个位于安装表面上的光电子器件，例如安装在经周期放大器上的激光二极管或光电二极管 包括在所述安装表面上的与所述至少一个光电子器件电连接的多个接合焊盘，通过所述安装表面限定的多个导电馈通，每个馈通与相应的一个接合焊盘电连通; 以及与围绕安装面延伸的壁接合的光纤端口，其中，所述光纤端口被配置为接收光纤电缆。

公开(公告)号：US20080145003A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11693681

申请日：2007-03-29

Applicant: Donald A. Ice

Inventor： Donald A. Ice

IPC: G02B6/42

CPC classification number: G02B6/4292 ,  G02B6/3893

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于光电子模块的光学连接器闩锁组件，其可释放地接合容纳在光电模块的插座中的光纤连接器。 在一个示例性实施例中，光学连接器闩锁臂包括基座，从基座延伸的轴和从轴延伸的钩。 在该示例性实施例中，基座限定了互补结构，其被配置为接合OSA连接器块的互补结构。 而且，钩构造成可释放地接合光纤连接器。