Optical adapter module with managed connectivity
First Claim
1. A connection module configured to be installed at equipment including a system circuit board having at least one circuit board connector, the connection module comprising:
- a module body defining a first connection port configured to receive a plug connector;
a media reading interface arrangement disposed within the module body, the media reading interface including a contact member that extends into the first connection port to contact any plug connector received at the connection port; and
an externally-facing connector disposed within an outer peripheral boundary of the module body, the externally-facing connector being electrically connected to the media reading interface.
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Abstract
A connection module includes a module body and a module circuit board arrangement. The module body defines a first port and an open first end providing access to the first port. The module circuit board arrangement extends across the open first end within a peripheral boundary defined by the module body. The module circuit board arrangement includes at least a first contact set that extends into the first port of the module body; an electronic controller that is electrically connected to the first contact set; and a circuit board connector facing outwardly from the module board arrangement. Example connection modules include optical adapters and electrical jacks.
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20 Claims
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1. A connection module configured to be installed at equipment including a system circuit board having at least one circuit board connector, the connection module comprising:
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a module body defining a first connection port configured to receive a plug connector; a media reading interface arrangement disposed within the module body, the media reading interface including a contact member that extends into the first connection port to contact any plug connector received at the connection port; and an externally-facing connector disposed within an outer peripheral boundary of the module body, the externally-facing connector being electrically connected to the media reading interface. - 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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