Abstract: An optoelectronic module and optoelectronic connector assemblies can be used for releasable connection of a laser source to the module from a location exterior to the module. The construction of the optoelectronic connector assemblies is such that both in connection and disconnection, the electrical contacts are broken before the optical contacts so that the laser may power down before the optical connection is broken. The optoelectronic connection assemblies have blind mating features. Some versions are free of any latching or mechanical interconnection of the optoelectronic connector assemblies to each other. A spring has a construction which permits it to be received onto a cable by lateral movement of the spring.

Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a very small form factor with reduced size. The fiber optic connector may comprise a single-body housing having a front end and rear end in a longitudinal direction, two ferrules accommodated in the housing and protruding from the front end of the housing, a back housing positioned adjacent to the rear end of the housing, two springs positioned between the two ferrules and the back housing to urge the two ferrules to move forward, and a boot assembly connected to the rear end of the housing. The housing comprises a latch arm extending obliquely upwards, and the latch arm is in a depressed state when the fiber optic connector is mating with an adapter.

Abstract: A connection system may include fiber optic connectors and an optical receptacle into which the connectors are plugged. The fiber optic connectors are constructed so that the width of the connectors is small. Eight fiber optic connectors can be received in an opening of a QSFP style transceiver.

Abstract: Fiber optic network systems are implemented, at least in part, using very small form factor (VSFF) interconnect components such as VSFF duplex connector; VSFF mechanical transfer ferrule (MT) connector; VSFF duplex uniboot connector; VSFF MT uniboot connector; VSFF duplex adapter; VSFF MT adapter; VSFF duplex pluggable transceiver; VSFF MT pluggable transceiver; VSFF patch cable assembly; VSFF trunk cable; and/or VSFF breakout cable. The VSFF fiber optic network systems can define fiber breakout cabling that connects large trunk cables to many peripheral network locations. The network systems can define branches and sub-branches from a trunk cable. The network systems can define cross-connect sub-networks between sets of transceivers or adapters. The network systems can define a trunk-to-transceiver cabling assembly for connecting a trunk cable to at least 32 transceiver ports.

Abstract: A connection system may include fiber optic connectors and an optical receptacle into which the connectors are plugged. The fiber optic connectors are constructed so that the width of the connectors is small. Eight fiber optic connectors can be received in an opening of a QSFP style transceiver.

Abstract: A receptacle for receiving and securing one or more fiber optical connectors and ferrule assembly opposing each other in a secured position deploying an interconnect assembly. A first side of the interconnect assembly has one or more sets of opposing hooks at a first end to accept and secure a connector or ferrule assembly. A second end of the interconnect assembly receives a ferrule assembly secured with a stopper.

Abstract: An optoelectronic module and optoelectronic connector assemblies can be used for releasable connection of a laser source to the module from a location exterior to the module. The construction of the optoelectronic connector assemblies is such that both in connection and disconnection, the electrical contacts are broken before the optical contacts so that the laser may power down before the optical connection is broken. The optoelectronic connection assemblies have blind mating features. Some versions are free of any latching or mechanical interconnection of the optoelectronic connector assemblies to each other. A spring has a construction which permits it to be received onto a cable by lateral movement of the spring.

Abstract: A cassette with a first and second end. Each end may have a plural of receptacles capable of accepting one or more connector types. The cassette may have a pair of latches on opposing sides, or a latch and flange to secure cassette within a panel or support structure. The cassette is configured to accept a first connector type on the first side and a second connector type on the second side of the cassette, so the first and second connecter are opposing and in communication.

Abstract: A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly.

Abstract: An adapter assembly with an adapter housing and a cross-bar. The cross-bar when depressed release one or more fiber optic connectors secured with the one or more adapter ports. The cross-bar is replaced with a return spring that secures a release tab with ribs on one side of the release tab body. The number of ribs determines the number of connectors that can be released together when the user pulls on the release tab shaft.

Abstract: A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly.

Abstract: A fiber optic adapter for mating an opposing MT ferrule connectors. An adapter housing formed from a top and bottom portion holds a pair of opposing MT ferrules. The adapter housing is stackable on its vertical side.

Abstract: A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly.

Abstract: A receptacle for receiving and securing one or more fiber optical connectors and ferrule assembly opposing each other in a secured position deploying an interconnect assembly. A first side of the interconnect assembly has one or more sets of opposing hooks at a first end to accept and secure a connector or ferrule assembly. A second end of the interconnect assembly receives a ferrule assembly secured with a stopper.

Abstract: A cassette with a first and second end. Each end may have a plural of receptacles capable of accepting one or more connector types. The cassette may have a pair of latches on opposing sides, or a latch and flange to secure cassette within a panel or support structure. The cassette is configured to accept a first connector type on the first side and a second connector type on the second side of the cassette, so the first and second connector are opposing and in communication.

Abstract: A converter with an outer housing having a first end and a second end. The first end further comprises a male, simplex fiber optic connector that is received by a test port of an optical signal tester. The second end of the converter has a port configured to accept an optical fiber connector with a first ferrule and a second ferrule with an optical fiber therein spliced to an incoming optical fiber with a signal from a network. The tester confirms the signal strength in dB when optical fiber connector is in test position “A” for the first ferrule and in test position “B” for the second ferrule.

Abstract: A cassette with a first and second end. Each end may have a plural of receptacles capable of accepting one or more connector types. The cassette may have a pair of latches on opposing sides, or a latch and flange to secure cassette within a panel or support structure. The cassette is configured to accept a first connector type on the first side and a second connector type on the second side of the cassette, so the first and second connecter are opposing and in communication.

Abstract: A cassette with a first and second end. Each end may have a plural of receptacles capable of accepting one or more connector types. The cassette may have a pair of latches on opposing sides, or a latch and flange to secure cassette within a panel or support structure. The cassette is configured to accept a first connector type on the first side and a second connector type on the second side of the cassette, so the first and second connector are opposing and in communication.

Abstract: A bifurcated housing having opposing body portions that when mated stack one or more adapters. The stacked adapters may be different adapter types. A panel clip secures the bifurcated housing within a panel. The adapter types may be stacked vertical or horizontal depending on the panel configuration or network layout. The body portions form an outer housing with opposing sidewalls perpendicular to the outer housing. The sidewalls have a recess or securing clip that when the two body portions are mated, the one or more adapters stacked are secured therein.

Abstract: A managed fiber optic connector assembly formed with an optical fiber management enclosure. The optical fiber management enclosure is formed with a back body as one-piece to form an integrated fiber optic management enclosure, or fiber optic management enclosure is inserted into the back body form a two-piece enclosure. The fiber management enclosure has a plural of channels, for example, an upper channel and a lower channel that retain, separate and guide a plural of optical fibers that are accepted through a port at a distal end of the managed fiber optic connector assembly.