Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

Details Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method Hybrid fiber/copper connector system and method

2008-07-01

2008-07-01

Song, Sarah (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

With disengagable mechanical connector

Structure surrounding optical fiber-to-fiber connection

C385S135000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11107414

ABSTRACT:
A junction box and hybrid fiber optic cable connector which permit repair of damaged fibers or copper conductors carried by a hybrid fiber/copper cable without requiring replacement of the entire cable assembly or retermination of the cable. A hybrid fiber/copper connector including cable management within the connector housing. A method of assembling a hybrid fiber/copper connector.

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