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Switch for optical signals

  • US 20030210870A1
  • Filed: 04/02/2003
  • Published: 11/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/06/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. An optical connection system for optically connecting circuit cards via a midplane, comprising:

  • a first connector for connecting a first plurality of optical fibers coupled to a first circuit card, the first connector having a first mounting means for mounting the first connector adjacent an edge of the first circuit card;

    a second connector for connecting a second plurality of optical fibers coupled to a second circuit card, the second connector having a second mounting means for mounting the second connector adjacent an edge of the second circuit card;

    a first mating insert, disposed in the first connector, for aligning the first plurality of optical fibers in an optically coupled relationship with the second plurality of optical fibers;

    a second mating insert disposed in the second connector for aligning the second plurality of optical fibers in an optically coupled relationship with the first plurality of optical fibers; and

    an alignment ferrule for mounting in an opening in the midplane, the alignment ferrule having an aperture for receiving the first mating insert on one side of the alignment ferrule and the second mating insert on the other side of the alignment ferrule, the aperture in the alignment ferrule oriented to pass through the opening in the midplane when the alignment ferrule is mounted therein.

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