Abstract: A heat dissipation system for an optical communications module is provided that includes a cold block on which the optoelectronic components and a lens assembly of an OSA of the module are mounted. The cold block has precisely-controlled mounting surface heights that precisely passively align the lens assembly in directions normal to mounting surfaces of the cold block. The cold block is made of a material of very high thermal conductivity, typically copper, so that heat generated by the optoelectronic components is dissipated into the cold block to maintain the optoelectronic components well below maximum allowable temperatures. In addition, an optical interface device of the OSA has a low-profile and an optical configuration that allows it to be used with a high optical fiber count.

Abstract: A heat dissipation system for an optical communications module is provided that includes a cold block on which the optoelectronic components and a lens assembly of an OSA of the module are mounted. The cold block has precisely-controlled mounting surface heights that precisely passively align the lens assembly in directions normal to mounting surfaces of the cold block. The cold block is made of a material of very high thermal conductivity, typically copper, so that heat generated by the optoelectronic components is dissipated into the cold block to maintain the optoelectronic components well below maximum allowable temperatures. In addition, an optical interface device of the OSA has a low-profile and an optical configuration that allows it to be used with a high optical fiber count.

Abstract: A ferrule of an optical communications module is allowed to float to a limited degree within the module housing. Consequently, if a force is exerted on the connector that mates with the optical communications module, the mated ferrules of the module and of the connector moves, or floats, within defined limits so that the ferrules move together rather than relative to one another. In this way, the end faces of the ferrules remain in precise alignment to prevent wiggle losses from occurring due to movement of the connector relative to the module housing.

Abstract: An optical connector includes a connector housing, a retaining plate, and two pins. The connector housing has two bores extending between rearward and forward ends of the connector housing. The retaining plate has a central opening with notches in two of its sides. Each pin extends through one of the notches, which engages the respective groove. The pins extend through the respective bores in the connector housing.

Abstract: A ferrule of an optical communications module is allowed to float to a limited degree within the module housing. Consequently, if a force is exerted on the connector that mates with the optical communications module, the mated ferrules of the module and of the connector moves, or floats, within defined limits so that the ferrules move together rather than relative to one another. In this way, the end faces of the ferrules remain in precise alignment to prevent wiggle losses from occurring due to movement of the connector relative to the module housing.

Abstract: An optical connector includes a connector housing, a retaining plate, and two pins. The connector housing has two bores extending between rearward and forward ends of the connector housing. The retaining plate has a central opening with notches in two of its sides. Each pin extends through one of the notches, which engages the respective groove. The pins extend through the respective bores in the connector housing.

Abstract: A locking positioning mechanism includes a first element and a second element, the first element and second element rotatable relative to one another about a common rotational axis between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation and axially translatable relative to one another. The mechanism further includes one or more first locking surfaces of the first element and one or more second locking surfaces of the second element. The second locking surfaces are configured to clear the first locking surfaces in the unlocked orientation. The second locking surface is configured for an interference fit with a first locking surface in the locked orientation.

Abstract: A locking positioning mechanism includes a first element and a second element, the first element and second element rotatable relative to one another about a common rotational axis between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation and axially translatable relative to one another. The mechanism further includes one or more first locking surfaces of the first element and one or more second locking surfaces of the second element. The second locking surfaces are configured to clear the first locking surfaces in the unlocked orientation. The second locking surface is configured for an interference fit with a first locking surface in the locked orientation.

Abstract: A locking positioning mechanism includes a first element and a second element, the first element and second element rotatable relative to one another about a common rotational axis between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation and axially translatable relative to one another. The mechanism further includes one or more first locking surfaces of the first element and one or more second locking surfaces of the second element. The second locking surfaces are configured to clear the first locking surfaces in the unlocked orientation. The second locking surface is configured for an interference fit with a first locking surface in the locked orientation.