Abstract: An optical interconnect module comprises a housing including a front-facing portion that includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the front-facing portion is angled relative to the second face of the front-facing portion. The housing also includes a rear-facing portion opposing the front facing portion, the rear-facing portion including a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the rear-facing portion is angled relative to the second face of the rear-facing portion. The housing further includes an internal chamber disposed between the front-facing portion and the rear-facing portion. A first plurality of multifiber connectors is disposed on the front-facing portion of the housing, and a first plurality of multifiber connectors disposed on the rear-facing portion of the housing.

Abstract: An optical interconnect module comprises a housing including a front-facing portion that includes a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the front-facing portion is angled relative to the second face of the front-facing portion. The housing also includes a rear-facing portion opposing the front facing portion, the rear-facing portion including a first face and a second face, wherein the first face of the rear-facing portion is angled relative to the second face of the rear-facing portion. The housing further includes an internal chamber disposed between the front-facing portion and the rear-facing portion. A first plurality of multifiber connectors is disposed on the front-facing portion of the housing, and a first plurality of multifiber connectors disposed on the rear-facing portion of the housing.

Abstract: A fiber optic connection device having a casing with a first end and a second end is disclosed. An optical splitter is positioned in the casing and has an input proximal to the first end of the casing and an output proximal to the second end of the casing. A first optical interface is located adjacent to the first end and is in optical communication with the input of the optical splitter. The first optical interface includes a first optical fiber interconnection point. A second optical interface is located adjacent the second end of the casing and is in optical communication with the output of the optical splitter. The second optical interface includes a second optical fiber interconnection point. In some embodiments, the casing may provide protection from environmental elements.

Abstract: At least one group of loose optical fibers is restrained at multiple locations during fabrication of a fiber optic cable assembly using rear and front ferrule boots, thereby avoiding a need for traditional ribbonizing techniques. The group(s) of loose optical fibers are inserted through one or more apertures defined in each of the rear ferrule boot and the front ferrule boot, and inserted through at least one group of bores defined in a ferrule. A rear portion of the ferrule receives at least a portion of the front ferrule boot. A manufacturing fixture including a removable jig may retain a rear ferrule boot and a medial section of the group(s) of loose optical fibers, while the front ferrule boot and a terminal section of the group(s) of loose optical fibers are positioned outside the fixture for further processing. A fiber optic cable assembly including front and rear ferrule boots, as well as methods of fabrication, are further provided.

Abstract: A fiber optic connection device having a casing with a first end and a second end is disclosed. An optical splitter is positioned in the casing and has an input proximal to the first end of the casing and an output proximal to the second end of the casing. A first optical interface is located adjacent to the first end and is in optical communication with the input of the optical splitter. The first optical interface includes a first optical fiber interconnection point. A second optical interface is located adjacent the second end of the casing and is in optical communication with the output of the optical splitter. The second optical interface includes a second optical fiber interconnection point. In some embodiments, the casing may provide protection from environmental elements.

Abstract: At least one group of loose optical fibers is restrained at multiple locations during fabrication of a fiber optic cable assembly using rear and front ferrule boots, thereby avoiding a need for traditional ribbonizing techniques. The group(s) of loose optical fibers are inserted through one or more apertures defined in each of the rear ferrule boot and the front ferrule boot, and inserted through at least one group of bores defined in a ferrule. A rear portion of the ferrule receives at least a portion of the front ferrule boot. A manufacturing fixture including a removable jig may retain a rear ferrule boot and a medial section of the group(s) of loose optical fibers, while the front ferrule boot and a terminal section of the group(s) of loose optical fibers are positioned outside the fixture for further processing. A fiber optic cable assembly including front and rear ferrule boots, as well as methods of fabrication, are further provided.

Abstract: A transition box for a fiber optic network for a multiple distribution unit (MDU) is disclosed. The transition box comprises an enclosure a fiber optic adapter removably mounted in the enclosure. The fiber optic adapter is configured to receive one or more optical fibers of a riser cable to provide optical communication service from a service provider to a subscriber premises. A payout reel removably mounted in the enclosure stores slack of the riser cable paid out to at least one of one or more distribution levels in the MDU.

Abstract: A fiber optic network for a multiple dwelling unit (MDU) is disclosed. The fiber optic network comprises a riser cable preconnectorized with a first riser optical connector. The riser cable is optically connected to a feeder cable providing optical communication service to the MDU. The riser cable has one or more preset mid-span access points along the length of the riser cable. One or more optical fibers of the riser cable extend from the riser cable at the one or more preset mid-span access points and are preconnectorized with a second riser optical connector. A payout reel is adapted to pay out the riser cable such that the riser cable extends between the lower level and at least one of the one or more distribution levels. The payout reel is adapted to store a length of the riser.

Abstract: A collapsible cable reel comprising a frame assembly having with a first end and a second end and at least one cable support is disclosed. A first end assembly releasably connects to the first end of the frame assembly and a second end assembly releasably connects to the second end of the frame assembly. At least one cable support extends from the frame assembly to the first end assembly and is adapted to support a length of cable wound around the collapsible cable reel. The length of the at least one cable support and the frame assembly are shortenable allowing the first end assembly to move closer to the second end assembly and the collapsible cable reel to move from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: An apparatus for toollessly, releasably attaching an optical component to a structure is disclosed. The optical component has a snap fastener. The snap fastener may be integrally formed with and part of the optical component. An accepting feature is attached to the structure. When the snap fastener is brought into contact with the accepting feature, the accepting feature accepts the snap fastener thereby toollessly, releasably attaching the optical component to the structure.

Abstract: A fiber optic network for a multiple dwelling unit (MDU) is disclosed. The fiber optic network comprises a riser cable preconnectorized with a first riser optical connector. The riser cable is optically connected to a feeder cable providing optical communication service to the MDU. The riser cable has one or more preset mid-span access points along the length of the riser cable. One or more optical fibers of the riser cable extend from the riser cable at the one or more preset mid-span access points and are preconnectorized with a second riser optical connector. A payout reel is adapted to pay out the riser cable such that the riser cable extends between the lower level and at least one of the one or more distribution levels. The payout reel is adapted to store a length of the riser.

Abstract: A collapsible cable reel comprising a frame assembly having with a first end and a second end and at least one cable support is disclosed. A first end assembly releasably connects to the first end of the frame assembly and a second end assembly releasably connects to the second end of the frame assembly. At least one cable support extends from the frame assembly to the first end assembly and is adapted to support a length of cable wound around the collapsible cable reel. The length of the at least one cable support and the frame assembly are shortenable allowing the first end assembly to move closer to the second end assembly and the collapsible cable reel to move from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A transition box for a fiber optic network for a multiple distribution unit (MDU) is disclosed. The transition box comprises an enclosure a fiber optic adapter removably mounted in the enclosure. The fiber optic adapter is configured to receive one or more optical fibers of a riser cable to provide optical communication service from a service provider to a subscriber premises. A payout reel removably mounted in the enclosure stores slack of the riser cable paid out to at least one of one or more distribution levels in the MDU.

Abstract: There is provided splice trays and splice assemblies that provide convenient access to optical fiber slack within a relatively small area or volume. Some splice trays are adapted for use with microstructured optical fibers to further reduce the size of the splice tray or splice assembly. Some splice trays provide fiber routing devices on the cover of the splice tray. The fiber routing device may be positioned on an inside surface of the cover and/or on an outside surface of the cover. The splice trays and/or splice assemblies may be used with or as fiber drop terminals used within multiple dwelling units.