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Receptacle for connecting parallel fiber optic cables to a multichip module

  • US 5,499,311 A
  • Filed: 12/16/1994
  • Issued: 03/12/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/16/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A receptacle for a fiber optic cable connector having a plurality of optical fibers, said receptacle comprising:

  • a connector receiving body having a recess therein for receiving said fiber optic cable connector, said body also having at least one alignment means disposed within said recess;

    a plurality of internal optical fibers disposed within said receiving body so as to extend from the bottom of said recess to provide external connectivity, said internal optical fibers being disposed so as to align with the optical fibers in said connector; and

    a jacket disposed around at least a portion of said receiving body so as not to preclude access to said recess or to interfere with said plurality of internal optical fibers, said conductive jacket having a thermal expansion joint therein.

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