Optical fiber array connectivity system utilizing angle...

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2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Pak, Sung (Department: 2874)

Optical waveguides

Optical transmission cable

Ribbon cable

C385S071000, C385S089000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10920102

ABSTRACT:
A fiber optic ribbon cable includes: a plurality of substantially parallel optical fibers formed into a ribbon, the ribbon extending in a longitudinal direction and having first and second ends; and a termination assembly attached at each of the first and second ends of the ribbon. Each of the termination assemblies includes a body and a ferrule, the body having a key on an upper surface thereof. The ferrule has a polished contact surface that exposes ends of the optical fibers; the contact surface forms an oblique angle relative to a plane normal to axes defined by the fibers. The termination assemblies at the first and second ends of the ribbon either both face slightly upwardly or both face slightly downwardly.

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