Duplex fiber optic components suitable for polarity reversal
First Claim
1. A fiber optic connector assembly, comprising:
- a housing configured to receive a fiber optic cable via a first end, wherein the housing comprises a cylindrical back post that extends from a second end of the housing, the cylindrical back post is configured to receive and hold a ferrule, and the cylindrical back post comprises an engagement feature that traverses a circumference of the cylindrical back post; and
a front housing configured to fit over the cylindrical back post, to engage with the engagement feature, and to allow a portion of the ferrule to protrude through a front of the front housing while coupled to the cylindrical back post,wherein the front housing is rotatable about the cylindrical back post independently of the ferrule.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide techniques for a fiber optic connector assembly configured for polarity reversal in accordance with some embodiments. An assembly may include a housing to receive a fiber optic cable, at least one back post connected with the housing, a ferrule including at least an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable, insertable into the back post, and a connector component comprising a front housing. The front housing may hold at least a portion of the ferrule and detachably couple with the back post. The back post may include a retaining element to provide rotatable coupling of the front housing relative to the ferrule, the back post and the housing. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
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1. A fiber optic connector assembly, comprising:
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a housing configured to receive a fiber optic cable via a first end, wherein the housing comprises a cylindrical back post that extends from a second end of the housing, the cylindrical back post is configured to receive and hold a ferrule, and the cylindrical back post comprises an engagement feature that traverses a circumference of the cylindrical back post; and a front housing configured to fit over the cylindrical back post, to engage with the engagement feature, and to allow a portion of the ferrule to protrude through a front of the front housing while coupled to the cylindrical back post, wherein the front housing is rotatable about the cylindrical back post independently of the ferrule. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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