Abstract: A method for assembling a two-dimensional fiber array launcher assembly. The method includes providing an alignment structure having a two-dimensional alignment plate with holes at one end and a two-dimensional beam shaper with micro-lenses at an opposite end. An endcap having a fiber attached thereto is systematically positioned in each hole, and is aligned with one of the micro-lenses with a high precision tolerance. The aligned endcap is then secured in the hole using a curable glue. This process is continued until all of the holes have aligned endcaps. If one of the endcaps is mis-aligned or becomes damaged, the glue can be heated and the endcap realigned or replaced.

Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an optical fiber alignment device that has an alignment housing that includes first and second ends. The alignment housing defines a fiber insertion axis that extends through the alignment housing between the first and second ends. The alignment housing includes a fiber alignment region at an intermediate location between the first and second ends. First and second fiber alignment rods are positioned within the alignment housing. The first and second fiber alignment rods cooperate to define a fiber alignment groove that extends along the fiber insertion axis. The first and second fiber alignment rods each having rounded ends positioned at the first and second ends of the alignment housing.

Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an RJ45 jack that has a self-closing shutter door and allows for RJ45 plug insertion in one linear motion, but which incorporates a free contact plug stop on the shutter door and a door catch feature that aids in the retention of the door in the housing when a plug is subjected to a pull out force while latched into the jack.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector assembly comprises at least one connector having a latching arm for coupling to an adapter, and a remote release tab having a protrusion configured to cooperate with the adapter to depress said latching arm when the remote release tab is pulled relative to the adapter. The optical fiber connector assembly may further be configured to allow reversing its polarity.

Abstract: A method of splicing multicore optical fibers to one another for use in a data network. First and second multicore optical fibers each have a number of cores arranged in a certain pattern about the fiber axis, thus defining a number of pairs of cores wherein the cores of each pair are arrayed symmetrically with respect to a key plane that includes the fiber axis. Ends of the first and the second fibers are arranged in axial alignment to one another such that the key plane at the end of the first fiber is aligned with the key plane at the end of the second fiber, thereby placing a defined pair of cores in the first fiber in position for splicing to a corresponding defined pair of cores in the second fiber. The defined pairs of cores in the two fibers are then spliced to one another.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic network including a plurality of fiber distribution components daisy chained together to form a chain of fiber distribution components, the chain of fiber distribution components having a first set of optical fiber paths that are indexed along a length of the chain and a second set of optical fiber paths that are not indexed along a length of the chain.

Abstract: Embodiments of a securing system for plug connectors may have an adapter and a pair of housing parts, each with at least one plug place with a plug place interface for receiving the adapter whose exterior may have an adapter interface for positioning in the plug space. The adapter may have an interior geometry for receiving a plug connector. The exterior of the adapter and the plug place may form a primary securing means for securing the adapter in the respective plug place when the adapter is inserted into a defined plug position to secure the adapter in the plug place. Embodiments may include a secondary securing means, which can be plugged into the housing part up to a defined end position at which the secondary securing device to secure the plug connector in the adapter.

Abstract: Optical connection systems, optical cable assemblies, and optical receptacle assemblies for optically coupling multiple optical fibers are disclosed. In one embodiment, an optical receptacle assembly includes a receptacle housing, wherein the receptacle housing defines a receptacle passage, and an adapter sleeve disposed within the receptacle passage of the receptacle housing. The adapter sleeve includes a sleeve passage and a sleeve inner threaded surface. The optical receptacle assembly further includes an adapter housing disposed within the receptacle passage having a first connector opening and a second connector opening, a first receptacle optical connector and a second receptacle optical connector. The first receptacle optical connector is disposed within the first connector opening of the adapter housing and the second receptacle optical connector is disposed within the second connector opening of the adapter housing.

Abstract: A flexible optical fiber connector comprises a first housing component configured to couple to a terminating connector, and a second housing component configured to receive an optical fiber for termination in the terminating connector. The first housing component and the second housing component are further configured to receive a pushable connector therethrough. A flexible optical fiber connector assembly comprises a flexible connector and a terminating connector coupled thereto. The flexible connector assembly is configured to couple to an adapter held by a holder coupled to a port.

Abstract: An optical fiber array, wherein a preset number of optical fibers (13) are fixed by a substrate (12) and a lid plate (11) each provided with V-grooves, and the distribution of fiber cores of the preset number of optical fibers (13) on a port cross-section of the optical fiber array matches a preset curve, such that light beams transmitted and output through the optical fiber array are not transmitted on the same plane, and correspond to required positions on the preset curve. Accordingly, the optical fiber array meets application requirements of a novel WSS system, and can be widely used in the novel WSS system and in other scenarios having special requirements of light beam positions.

Abstract: An active device module may include an active device, a housing configured to house the active device, a slide release latch mechanically coupled to the housing via a spring having a spring force that biases the slide release latch in a first position relative to the housing, and connectivity flaps mechanically coupled to the slide release latch via activation levers, wherein when the slide release latch is in the first position and a cable is inserted into the active device module, the connectivity flaps apply a compressive force to either side of the cable to mechanically maintain the cable within the active device module.

Abstract: Reduced-profile connection components are described. The reduced-profile connection components are configured to connect various data transmission elements, including cables, network devices, and computing devices. A non-limiting example of a connection component includes a fiber optic connection component, including connectors, adapters, and assemblies formed therefrom. In some embodiments, the connection components may include mechanical transfer (MT) and multi-fiber push-on/pull-off (MPO) connection components, such as MT ferrules and MPO adapters. The reduced-profile connection components configured according to some embodiments have a smaller profile and/or require less parts to achieve a connection compared to conventional connection components. In some embodiments, the reduced-profile connection components may be used with conventional connection components. For example a reduced-profile connector may use a conventional MT ferrule to establish a connection within a conventional MPO adapter.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector assembly comprises at least one connector having a latching arm for coupling to an adapter, and a remote release tab having a protrusion configured to cooperate with the adapter to depress said latching arm when the remote release tab is pulled relative to the adapter. The optical fiber connector assembly may further be configured to allow reversing its polarity.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector has a fiber optic connector shutter that rotates about a first axis and an adapter for the fiber optic connector also has an adapter shutter that rotates about a second axis in the adapter. When the fiber optic connector and the adapter are mated to one another, the axes for the fiber optic connector shutter and the adapter shutter are aligned and the fiber optic connector shutter and the adapter shutter rotate about a single axis. The fiber optic connector shutter and the adapter shutter include structure to maintain engagement during the mating and un-mating of the fiber optic connector and the adapter.

Abstract: An optical connector includes: a housing that retractably accommodates a ferrule; a spring that is accommodated in the housing to press the ferrule to a front side; and an engaging member connected to one end of the spring, fixed to the housing by engaging with the housing, and including a pair of arm parts arranged to sandwich the spring. When a direction perpendicular to a direction in which the spring presses the ferrule and to a direction in which the pair of arm parts is lined up is an up-down direction, window parts are arranged on both sides in the up-down direction of the housing. The engaging member includes: claw parts that are provided on an upper and a lower side of the pair of arm parts to engage with the window parts; and deformation parts that allow the claw parts to be displaced in the up-down direction.

Abstract: A fiber optic adapter is disclosed. The fiber optic adapter includes a main body configured to receive a first fiber optic connector through a first end and a second fiber optic connector through a second end for mating with the first fiber optic connector. The adapter includes a ferrule alignment structure located within an axial cavity of the main body, the ferrule alignment structure including a sleeve mount and a ferrule sleeve, the sleeve mount including an axial bore and at least one latching hook extending from a center portion of the sleeve mount toward the first end of the main body and at least one latching hook extending from the center portion toward the second end of the main body, the latching hooks configured to flex for releasably latching the first and second fiber optic connectors to the fiber optic adapter.

Abstract: A connector includes a cable holding portion, a first holding member having a first male screw portion and a first guide portion, an optical connector, an optical module, a second holding member having a second male screw portion and a second guide portion, and a coupling nut having a female screw portion. In cooperation with each other, the first and second guide portions allow a relative movement of the first holding member with respect to the second holding member in the front-rear direction while regulating a relative movement of the first holding member with respect to the second holding member in a circumferential direction about an axis parallel to the front-rear direction. Relative positions of the first holding member and the second holding member in the front-rear direction are maintained by the female screw portion being meshed with both of the first and the second male screw portions.

Abstract: A dual polarity optical fiber adaptor that can accommodate and mate with optical fiber connectors with dual polarity is provided. In one example, a fiber optic adaptor module includes a housing having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall connecting the top wall and the bottom wall, the top and bottom walls and the first and second sidewalls defining an interior region in the housing, a partition wall disposed in the interior region connected between the top wall and the bottom wall, the partition wall defining one or more adaptors in the housing each having a connector connection port formed therein, wherein the partition wall has a center portion sandwiched between a first portion and a second portion, and a protruding tab formed in the center portion protruding outward from a first surface and a second surface of the first and the second portion, wherein the first and the second surfaces are vertically aligned.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes receiving power delivered over a data fiber cable at an optical transceiver installed at a network communications device and transmitting data and the power from the optical transceiver to the network communications device. The network communications device is powered by the power received from the optical transceiver. An apparatus is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Various implementations of a data communication cable assembly are disclosed that improve the transmission of data signals that traverse long distances. Some cable assembly implementations are configured to transmit data signals via one or more electrical wire mediums and one or more signal extenders that modify the data signals for improved transmission between devices over one or more electrical wire mediums. Other cable assembly implementations are configured to transmit data signals via one or more optical transmission mediums and optical-to-electrical and electrical-to-optical converters for improved transmission of the data signals between devices. Other cable assembly implementations are configured for cascading or daisy-chaining together for transmitting data signals between devices in the optical and/or electrical domain.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable and connector assembly including a fiber optic connector mounted at the end of a fiber optic cable. The fiber optic connector includes a ferrule assembly including a stub fiber supported within a ferrule. The stub fiber is fusion spliced to an optical fiber of the fiber optic cable at a location within the fiber optic connector.

Abstract: A compliant adapter for fiber-optic connectors that are inserted into a cut-out in a panel include a main body extending between a first end and a second end and a compliant piece disposed at the second end of the main body that is movable between a relaxed position and a compressed position. The compliant adapter has a first opening area in the relaxed position and a smaller second opening area in the compressed position.

Abstract: A socket for a releasable and reproducible assembly with an optical fiber plug. The socket has a main housing and an access shaft for inserting an optical fiber plug with a plug housing. At the inner end of the access shaft an optical fitting surface is arranged that is inverse to an optical fitting surface of the optical fiber plug. The main housing has a knurled ring, at least one movable engagement pin and a locking ring. The closing path of the engagement pin is formed by a guiding groove in the locking ring with at least two sections. The guiding groove has a first azimuthally extending portion and a second axially extending section with a recess at the end region of a transversal groove. A friction-locked snapping in of the engagement pin into the recess at the end region of the transversal groove occurs.

Abstract: An optical fiber adapter includes a main body, an inner housing, a cover plate and a latch element. The main body has an the axial accommodation room formed by a top wall, a bottom wall and two side walls opposite to each other. Two axial ends of the axial accommodation room have a first opening and a second opening respectively. An access opening and at least one fixing-groove structure are formed on the top wall. The fixing-groove structure is located between the access opening and the first opening. The latch element includes a fixing portion, a connecting portion and an inserting portion. The connecting portion is connected to the fixing portion and the inserting portion. The latch element is movably introduced into the axial accommodation room via the first opening. The fixing portion is clamped in the fixing-groove structure. The inserting portion is inserted into the accommodation groove.

Abstract: Disclosed is an adapter, which includes a housing, a bushing and a sleeve, wherein the housing is provided with a plurality of receiving cavities for receiving the bushings, the bushing includes a support part and a hollow column on the support part, the bushing is mounted in the receiving cavity, a part of the sleeve is mounted within the hollow column of the bushing and another part is mounted within the receiving cavity. In the adapter of the present disclosure, a plurality of bushings/core clips can be mounted in one housing/outer frame, the adapter is integrated with multiple bushings, adapting multiple jumpers, which can effectively improve space utilization and reduce the cost of use; and no welding is required, which can effectively reduce the rejection rate in the production process and improve production efficiency, meanwhile, reduce the assembly processes and labor cost.

Abstract: A fiber optic cable assembly includes a fiber optic cable including at least one strength member and a fiber optic connector including a connector body. The assembly also includes a weld collar positioned such that the at least one strength member is at least partially captured between the connector body and the weld collar. The assembly further includes a composite including a portion of the at least one strength member and a portion of at least one of the weld collar or the connector body. A method of coupling a fiber optic cable to a fiber optic connector is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of providing augmented media content. The method may include receiving, using a communication unit, a media content and at least one broadcaster preference from a broadcaster device. Further, the method may include retrieving, using the communication unit, a plurality of augmentation content based on the at least one broadcaster preference. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication unit, the plurality of augmentation content to the broadcaster device. Further, the method may include receiving, using the communication unit, a selection of at least one augmentation content from the broadcaster device. Further, the method may include embedding, using a processing unit, the at least one augmentation content and the at least one broadcaster preference in the media content to obtain an augmented media content. Further, the method may include transmitting, using the communication unit, the augmented media content to the broadcaster device.

Abstract: An adapter with novel alignment features engages alignment features on a plug, providing general alignment of the ferrule holders and ferrules in the plug. After the plug engages the adapter, the ferrule holders engage a second set of alignment features in the adapter to provide fine alignment for the ferrules.

Abstract: An adapter includes an upper lid housing provided in right and left wall surfaces with locking projections and provided in an upper wall surface with an arm, a shutter plate arranged in an opening side of the upper lid housing in a rising direction, a sleeve holder constructed by a first cylinder and a second cylinder holding a split sleeve therebetween, a lower lid housing provided in right and left wall surfaces with locked hole portions for fitting the locking projections and provided in an upper wall surface with a locking concave portion locking the arm, and a through hole for inserting a fitting projection provided in a protruding manner in a leading end of a bottom plate of the lower lid housing into a lower end of the upper lid housing. Thus, a guiding performance is improved and an LC-type optical connector plug can be housed compactly.

Abstract: Devices and methods for connecting optical fibers are provided. In some embodiments, connectors and adaptors for two-fiber mechanical transfer type ferrules are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT connectors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad micro-MT adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, MT adaptors, such as simplex, duplex, and quad adaptors are disclosed. In some embodiments, optical fiber cables that modularly coupled with at least one optical fiber connector, adaptor, and other optical fiber cable the cable is configured to provide a remote release from an adaptor receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical sensor element for a measuring machine, comprising a coupling element on the sensor element side for mechanically and optically connecting to a coupling element on the measuring machine side. An optical fiber is arranged in the coupling element on the sensor element side, wherein said optical fiber comprises an optical interface for connecting to an optical machine contact element of the measuring machine, wherein said optical interface is formed by an optical sensor contact element having a self-centering ferrule that encloses the end of the optical fiber. The ferrule is supported in the coupling element on the sensor element side in a floating manner.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable is disclosed. The optical fiber cable comprises an optical cable including optical fibers and a sheath where the optical fibers are arranged in a first array, and a holder. The optical fibers have first extending parts that extend outside from the sheath, and second extending parts that extends from the first extending parts to the tips of the optical fibers. The holder comprises a first portion that houses therein transition portions where the first extending parts transitions from the first array to a second array, and a second portion that holds parts of the first extending parts in the second array. The second portion is configured to hold the first extending parts in a manner such that a mutual positional relationship among the second extending parts keeps the same state as a mutual positional relationship among the first extending parts at the second portion.

Abstract: Fiber optic connection assemblies that may include hybrid adapters and connector assemblies are generally described. The hybrid adapter may be configured to connect a first connector type and a second connector type, the first connector type being different from the second connector type. For example, the first connector type may be a micro connector and the second connector type may be an LC connector. A connector assembly may be configured as a micro connector having a tension element configured to facilitate optimized optical performance by spring loading the ferrules while maintaining a small form factor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting component rotation within a communication assembly are provided. In certain embodiments, a system includes a module; an adapter block that includes multiple front ports and multiple rear ports configured to receive an optical connector; a managing entity configured to control port identification for the front and rear ports; and a circuit board mounted to the adapter block, wherein the circuit board comprises multiple front contact assemblies and multiple rear contact assemblies, wherein each front port is associated with a front contact assembly and each rear port is associated with a rear contact assembly, wherein when a rear contact assembly is electrically coupled to a connector, the connector generates an event that is sent to the managing entity, whereupon the managing entity remaps the port identification for the front and rear ports.

Abstract: A multiple push-on (MPO) optical connector is provided having a ferrule configured to house multiple optical fibers and a housing having a distal end in a connection direction configured to hold the ferrule. The housing further includes a pair of proximal apertures and at least one proximal groove. A backpost has a distal end that urges the ferrule toward the distal end of the housing and a proximal end configured to receive a crimp ring. The backpost includes a pair of proximally extending latch arms that reverse latch in the proximal apertures of the housing. To strengthen the connector in side-loading environments, the backpost further includes a reinforcing rib that is received in the housing proximal groove. In a further aspect, the proximal end of the backpost may include a neck with an approximately curved side profile that, following crimping with a stepped crimp ring, results in an angled crimp.

Abstract: An adapter with novel alignment features engages alignment features on a plug, providing general alignment of the ferrule holders and ferrules in the plug. After the plug engages the adapter, the ferrule holders engage a second set of alignment features in the adapter to provide fine alignment for the ferrules.

Abstract: A receptacle for receiving and securing a plural of fiber optical connectors holding two or more LC-type optical ferrules with a fiber therein. A receptacle retainer assembly with a pair of opposing hooks at a first end to accept and secure a connector within receptacle, and a second end with a latch to secure to a fiber stub holder comprising a plural of fiber stubs.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an adapter, a housing, a ferrule, and a sensor. The housing is received by the adapter and has a bore. The ferrule is translatable within the bore of the housing. The sensor is mounted on the housing or on the adapter. The sensor is configured for detecting translation of the ferrule. An electrical characteristic of the sensor changes to indicate translation of the ferrule to a predetermined position.

Abstract: The fiber optic adapter of the present invention includes a hollow housing, an arm and a protrusion. The arm is disposed in the housing and one end thereof is coupled to the housing. The protrusion is disposed on the arm for engaging with a protrusion on a fiber optic connector. The protrusion on the arm has a first surface, a second surface, a third surface, a fourth surface, a first side face and a second side face. The first, second, third and fourth surfaces are connected to the first and second side faces. The second surface is located between the first surface and the third surface. The third surface is located between the second surface and the fourth surface. The fourth surface is closer to the junction of the arm and the housing than the third surface. The edges formed between the third surface and the second and fourth surfaces are not sharp. The edges are round edges and have a radius of curvature ranged from 0.1 mm to 0.7 mm. The present invention further provides a fiber optic connector.

Abstract: Improved optical fiber coupling reliability is realized by improving structures and materials used at the fiber joint. When ceramic ferrules are used at the fiber joint, the penetration of a UV-cured optical adhesive between the ceramic ferrules and the fiber ends is avoided or prevented, while an anti-reflective coating, an uncured optical adhesive, or a refractive index matching gel may be applied between the ceramic ferrules. When glass ferrules are used at the fiber joint, the UV-cured optical adhesive may be applied and fully cured between the glass ferrules and the fiber ends.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an alignment system for calibrating a position of an optical fiber in a bore of a ferrule, comprising: an outer cylinder alignment element for calibrating a center position of an outer cylinder of the ferrule, so that the center of the outer cylinder of the ferrule is aligned with a center of the outer cylinder alignment element; a fiber core alignment element comprising a fiber core having a center aligned with the center of the outer cylinder alignment element; an optical vision system for identifying a center position of a fiber core of the optical fiber and the center position of the fiber core of the fiber core alignment element; and a controlling and moving system for actively adjusting the position of the optical fiber in the bore of the ferrule under the guide of the optical vision system.

Abstract: Methods of forming a ferrule are disclosed where the ferrule includes an inner member and an outer member. An optical fiber is secured in an axial bore of the inner member, and then offset of a core of the optical fiber from a geometric center of the inner member is determined. The outer member is then formed over the inner member to “correct” for this offset so that the core of the optical fiber ends up closer to the geometric center of the resulting ferrule. Related ferrules and cable assemblies including the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: A spring push with a main body, a crimp portion and two extensions also provides a trigger extending from the main body. The extensions provide engagement with the connector housing and also surfaces to engage the spring. The spring push may be a single component or be comprised of two separate pieces. An adapter is also disclosed with a cut out portion on a bottom side.

Abstract: An optical connector ferrule comprises a body and a spacer. The body has a flat ferrule end surface facing a corresponding optical connector, and an optical fiber retaining hole opened in the ferrule end surface, an optical fiber being inserted and retained in the optical fiber retaining hole. The spacer is joined to the body, and at least a portion of the spacer is disposed on the ferrule end surface. The spacer defines an interval between the ferrule end surface and the corresponding optical connector, and includes an opening that allows an optical path extending from the optical fiber to pass therethrough.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector having an upper housing and a lower housing, upper housing at one end is on a pivot point to be move up and away from said lower housing allowing access to internal components of connector, the upper housing is configured with a latch to secure to lower housing to enclose internal components.

Abstract: A multiple push-on (MPO) optical connector is provided having a ferrule configured to house multiple optical fibers and a housing having a distal end in a connection direction configured to hold the ferrule. The housing further includes a pair of proximal apertures and at least one proximal groove. A backpost has a distal end that urges the ferrule toward the distal end of the housing and a proximal end configured to receive a crimp ring. The backpost includes a pair of proximally extending latch arms that reverse latch in the proximal apertures of the housing. To strengthen the connector in side-loading environments, the backpost further includes a reinforcing rib that is received in the housing proximal groove. In a further aspect, the proximal end of the backpost may include a neck with an approximately curved side profile that, following crimping with a stepped crimp ring, results in an angled crimp.

Abstract: An optical adapter includes a base body, a shutter member, and a supporting base. The shutter member is pivotally connected at an insertion opening of the base body. The supporting base is assembled on a bottom portion of the base body. A surface of the supporting base has an abutting piece inside the base body. One of two ends of the abutting piece includes a fixing portion fixed on the supporting base, and the other end of the abutting piece includes an abutting portion obliquely extending toward the shutter member to abut against a back surface of the shutter member. Therefore, the supporting base can be assembled on the bottom of the base body conveniently. Furthermore, when the abutting piece is pushed and compressed by the shutter member, the abutting piece is not prone to have excessive deformation, prevent the abutting piece from being deformed or damaged easily.

Abstract: Optical fiber ferrules with complementary mating geometry that are suitable for making optical connections are disclosed along with fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies using the same. In one embodiment, the fiber optic ferrule includes a body having a plurality of optical pathways and a mating geometry that has at least one guide pin that is monolithically formed in the body of the fiber optic ferrule and at least one spring retention feature disposed on a rear portion of the ferrule. The ferrule reduces the number of parts required for a fiber optic connector and allows quick and easy assembly. The disclosure is also directed to fiber optic connectors and cable assemblies using the ferrule.