Abstract: The present invention is to provide a hybrid connector essentially formed with an RJ45 configuration while further equipped with an MPO device wherein the receptacle connector includes an insulative housing defining an RJ45 receiving cavity and a holder assembly located behind the housing. The holder assembly includes a holder and a printed circuit board is assembled upon the holder with a plurality of transformers thereon. A plurality of contacts are retained by and connected to the printed circuit boar with corresponding resilient contacting sections extending forwardly into the receiving cavity. An MPO device is retained in the holder with corresponding optical fibers forwardly directed toward the receiving cavity.

Abstract: Apparatuses, related components, and methods for the quick and easy attachment and release of fiber optic housings to and from equipment racks are disclosed. A fiber optic apparatus comprises a fiber optic housing having a top, a bottom, a right side, and a left side defining at least one interior chamber configured to support fiber optic equipment, and at least one mounting bracket. The at least one mounting bracket is configured to removably attach tool-lessly, and by other than external fastening means, to at least one of the right side or the left side of the fiber optic housing and is also configured to attach the fiber optic housing to an equipment rack. The mounting bracket may be attached to the fiber optic housing by using a snap attachment integral to at least one of the right side or the left side.

Abstract: An access terminal box includes a protective cover, a base, and a base plate, where the protective cover includes a cover plate and side walls that are disposed around the cover plate, the cover plate and the side walls form an open-mouthed box structure, the base is fastened inside the open-mouthed box structure of the protective cover by using a first detachable structure, the base is fastened to the base plate by using a second detachable structure. In embodiments of the present invention, when the base is to be detached from the base plate, it is not required to first detach the protective cover; therefore, a fiber coiled on the base can be better protected, damage to the fiber can be avoided, and it is suitable for non-professional personnel to detach the access terminal box.

Abstract: The cable termination may include a housing and a cable having at least one conductor disposed within the housing with an elastomeric body disposed in the housing and constrictively stretched over a portion of the cable. A retainer may be disposed around a portion of the cable for retaining the elastomeric body on the cable. The cable termination may also include an enclosure capable of changing volumetrically in response to fluctuating pressure disposed in the housing and around a portion of the cable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling operation of an electro-optic modulator is disclosed. A first intensity of light is obtained at an input to the electro-optic modulator. A second intensity of light is obtained at an output of the electro-optic modulator. A difference between the obtained first intensity and the obtained second intensity is used to control a biasing of a modulator transfer function of the electro-optic modulator to control the electro-optic modulator.

Abstract: An annular optical shifter and a method for controlling shift, where the annular optical shifter includes: a first bent straight-through waveguide, connecting an input end and an output end of an optical signal, and configured to transmit, to the output end, the optical signal input from the input end; multiple optical delay waveguide loops, arranged transversely and parallel on two arms of the first bent straight-through waveguide, where the multiple optical delay waveguide loops are configured to temporarily store optical signals; multiple pairs of optical switches, where each pair of optical switches are configured to control on and off of an optical path that is on the two arms of the first bent straight-through waveguide and two sides of an optical delay waveguide loop corresponding to each pair of optical switches; and a controller, configured to implement shift-up or shift-down of the optical signals.

Abstract: Provided is optical imaging probe that is able to obtain stable observation image by optical path correction. It includes a rotation driving source adapted to drive and rotate a rotor; a first single-mode optical fiber inserted and fixed over the axial direction in the rotation center side of the rotor, the front end of which light is able to enter; a second single-mode optical fiber supported at the rear end side of the first single-mode optical fiber in a non-rotatable manner; and a gap and optical path correcting means interposed between the first single-mode optical fiber and the second single-mode optical fiber, and the optical path correcting means is adapted to expand and collimate the light transmitted from one single-mode optical fiber and pass it through the gap, and then guide it to the other single-mode optical fiber.

Abstract: Provided is an optical imaging probe that is able to obtain a stable observation image by a dynamic pressure bearing. An optical imaging probe for guiding rearward a light entering a front end includes: a rotation driving source adapted to drive and rotate a rotor; a tubular rotation shaft inserted and fixed over an axial direction in a rotation center side of the rotor; an optical fiber inserted in the tubular rotation shaft, the front end of which a light is able to enter; and a bearing member supporting the tubular rotation shaft in a rotatable manner, and the bearing member configures a dynamic pressure bearing adapted to generate a high lubricating oil film pressure locally at multiple positions in a circumference direction.

Abstract: A light guiding structure is provided. The structure includes an anodized aluminum oxide (AAO) layer and a fluoropolymer layer located immediately adjacent to a surface of the AAO layer. Light propagates through the AAO layer in a direction substantially parallel to the fluoropolymer layer. An optoelectronic device can be coupled to a surface of the AAO layer, and emit/sense light propagating through the AAO layer. Solutions for fabricating the light guiding structure are also described.

Abstract: An all-optical logic gates comprises a nonlinear element such as an optical resonator configured to receive optical input signals, at least one of which is amplitude-modulated to include data. The nonlinear element is configured in relation to the carrier frequency of the optical input signals to perform a logic operation based on the resonant frequency of the nonlinear element in relation to the carrier frequency. Based on the optical input signals, the nonlinear element generates an optical output signal having a binary logic level. A combining medium can be used to combine the optical input signals for discrimination by the nonlinear element to generate the optical output signal. Various embodiments include all-optical AND, NOT, NAND, NOR, OR, XOR, and XNOR gates and memory latch.

Abstract: There is provided a system for measuring temperature and strain simultaneously utilizing Brillouin Scattering within an optical fiber. The system has a cladding, a first optical core within the cladding and a second optical core within the cladding and having a different refractive index profile and/or composition than the first core. Means to couple light into and out of said individual optical cores and/or from one optical core to the other within the fiber is provided along with means for calculating strain and temperature characteristics based on measured Brillouin frequencies for said optical cores.

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector is interchangeable between a male connector and a female connector by including a pin retainer having a releasable retention device configured to lock the pins in place within the retainer. The retention device may be opened, for example, with a release tool, to free the retention pins for removal of the pins. A method for switching a connector between a male connector configuration and a female connector configuration may be possible as a result of the releasable retention configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to an optical rotary transmitter for transmitting optical signals, comprising a first light coupler (1) that has one or a plurality of first light guides (11) the end faces of which are designed to transmit optical signals and are arranged on a first ring about a central rotational axis Z, a second light coupler (3) that has one or a plurality of second light guides (31) the end faces of which are designed to transmit optical signals and are arranged on a second ring about the central rotational axis Z, a fiber mirror (5) comprising a plurality of third light guides that are arranged between said two light couplers (1,3) and are designed to compensate for the effect, on the transmission of the optical signals, of the two light couplers (1,3) rotating relative to one another, the end faces of the third light guides being designed to transmit optical signals and arranged on a third and fourth ring about the central rotational axis Z.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an optoelectronic component device, including a first optically active structure, which is configured to provide an electromagnetic radiation, a measuring structure, which is configured to determine the luminance distribution of the electromagnetic radiation, wherein the measuring structure is configured to determine the luminance distribution in the first optically active structure, and wherein the measurement structure has a plurality of second optically active structures, wherein the plurality of second optically active structures are configured as optoelectric components and/or optoelectronic components, which receive the provided electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A spot size converter may include a tapered periodic segmented waveguide (PSW). The tapered PSW may include a plurality of waveguide segments defined by a plurality of gaps between the plurality of waveguide segments. The plurality of gaps may be at one or more angles that are not substantially parallel to a direction of a width of the tapered PSW. The direction of the width of the tapered PSW may be substantially perpendicular to a direction in which light passes through the tapered PSW.

Abstract: An optical device has a first frame element and second frame element. At least portions of a plurality of optical fiber pairs of an array each including an exposed end are arranged between the two frame elements. A region is defined between opposing surfaces of the two frame elements to hold the optical fibers. When holding the fibers, the two frame elements cooperate to positionally align and orient the exposed ends of each of the optical fibers for at least one of transmitting and receiving light. An optical system with the device includes a TAP photodiode array such that a portion of light is transmitted from at least a pair of input optical fibers to a corresponding pair of photodiodes of the array, and a portion of light is reflected back from an optical filter to output optical fibers corresponding to the input optical fibers.

Abstract: Provided is a downsized connector for a multicore fiber and a plurality of single-mode fibers which can simplify the core alignment process between the fibers. The optical fiber connector includes a mount substrate, a multicore fiber including a plurality of cores arrayed in the same plane, a first sub-substrate configured to fix an end part of the multicore fiber, and to be bonded on the mount substrate, a plurality of single-mode fibers including at least the same number of fibers as the plurality of cores of the multicore fiber, and a second sub-substrate configured to fix end parts of the plurality of single-mode fibers, and to be bonded on the mount substrate. A relative position between the first sub-substrate and the second sub-substrate is determined, so that the plurality of cores of the multicore fiber and the plurality of single-mode fibers of the same number as the plurality of cores are optically coupled, respectively.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fiber optic connector for use with a fiber optic adapter. The fiber optic connector includes a connector housing having an end defining a plug portion. A ferrule assembly is mounted at least partially within the connector housing. The ferrule assembly includes a ferrule located at the plug portion of the connector housing. A sealing member is mounted about an exterior of the connector housing for providing a seal between the connector housing and the adapter. The fiber optic connector further includes first and second separate retaining mechanism for retaining the fiber optic connector within the fiber optic adapter.

Abstract: A multi-fiber, fiber optic connector may include a reversible keying arrangement for determining the orientation for plugging the connector into an adapter to thereby allow for a change in polarity of the connection to be made on site. The connector housing may be configured to engage with a removable key that may be engaged with the housing in at least two different locations to provide the plug-in orientation, or the housing may have slidably displaceable keys movable between multiple positions on the housing.

Abstract: An optical communication device includes a circuit board, a light-emitting element, a light-receiving element, and a planar light guide circuit. The circuit board includes an upper mounting surface. The upper mounting surface defines a groove. The groove includes a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface. The first and the second inclined surfaces are slanted relative to a bottom surface of the groove and connected between the upper mounting surface and the bottom surface. A reflection layer is coated on the first and second inclined surfaces. The light-emitting element includes a light emergent surface, and the light-receiving element includes a light incident surface. The light-emitting element and the light-receiving element are mounted on the upper mounting surface. The planar light guide circuit is received in the groove. Two ends of the planar light guide circuit face reflection layers of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface, respectively.