Communications device

Details Communications device Communications device

2007-12-19

2010-12-07

Rahll, Jerry T (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Optical fiber to a nonfiber optical device connector

Reexamination Certificate

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07845862

ABSTRACT:
A communications device may include a connector block. The connector block may include a port. The port may be sized and configured to couple an optical fiber plug. The communications device may include an optical subassembly that may be connected to the connector block. The connector block may include a mount. The mount may be sized and configured to align the connector block and the optical subassembly. The mount may be configured as an EMI shield.

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