Abstract: A fiber optic connector and cable assembly includes a cable with one or more strength members secured to a connector that is connectable to both a hardened and a non-hardened fiber optic adapter. The cable can include multiple cable types with various shapes and strength member configurations. The connector includes a connector housing having a one-piece main body and a cover piece mounted thereon. The one-piece main body defines a plug portion compatible with the adapters. A ferrule assembly is mounted in the plug portion and biased outwardly by a spring. An insert within the connector housing includes a spring stop for holding the spring and a cable retention portion for securing the strength members of the cable. The spring stop and the cable retention portion can be included on a one-piece insert or they can separately be included on separate inserts.

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 optical connector holding two or more LC-type optical ferrules is provided. The optical connector includes an outer body, an inner front body accommodating the two or more LC-type optical ferrules, ferrule springs for urging the optical ferrules towards a mating receptacle, and a back body for supporting the ferrule springs. The outer body and the inner front body are configured such that four LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver footprint or eight LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) transceiver footprint. A mating receptacle (transceiver or adapter) includes internal alignment slots configured to accept a corresponding alignment key on connector outer housing to ensure alignment and orientation for maximum signal transfer between opposing ferrule end faces.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector includes a housing having an internal cavity and a front opening. A back post has an internal cavity, a front opening and a rear opening. The back post is operatively connected to the housing so that the internal cavity of the back post communicates with the internal cavity of the housing. At least two ferrules are disposed at least partially within the internal cavity of the housing and are exposed through the front opening of the housing. Each ferrule has a cylindrical shape and includes a flange. Each ferrule couples to an optical fiber. A fiber guide is coupled to each ferrule. Each fiber guide receives one of the optical fibers. Each fiber guide extends rearward from the ferrule. Each fiber guide extends in the internal cavity of the housing and the internal cavity of the back post. Each fiber guide is bent as the fiber guide extends rearward from the internal cavity of the housing to the internal cavity of the back post.

Abstract: An in-line dust shutter formed as part an adapter. A hinged dust shutter assembly is secured to an adapter wall. A shutter plate covers an opening formed at either end of the adapter to prevent debris from entering the adapter and distorting the light signal between opposing fiber optic connectors. The shutter plate extends at angle alpha from a rotational axis. The shutter plate is biased closed by a bias spring place about a pin of the rotational axis.

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: Fiber optic connectors, including SC connectors having a unitary housing that supports a ferrule and also allows for disengagement and release of the connector from, e.g., an adapter. The unitary housing includes a pair of release arms pivotal relative to a main body of the unitary housing, where pivoting of the release arms enables engagement and disengagement of corresponding latch arms in an adapter, for example.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses an SC combined tail sleeve with changeable polarity, which includes an SC body composed of an SC plug and a claw fixing bracket, the SC plug and the claw fixing bracket are both snapped in a combined base, the rear snapping box and the front snapping box respectively fix the SC plug and the claw fixing bracket to ensure the reliability and various performances of the SC body in signal connection. The SC plug and the claw fixing bracket are both snapped in the combined base, when it is necessary to withdraw from a mating state, holding the combined base can simultaneously drive the SC plug and the claw fixing bracket to retreat at the same time, so as to achieve the purpose of withdrawing from the mating state, thus its operation is simple and convenient, and the rear snapping box and the front snapping box of the present utility model can be detached flexibly, and a polarity swapping of the two SC bodies can be easily realized.

Abstract: According to one aspect, the subject matter described herein includes a camera control unit (CCU) communications breakout box. The CCU communications breakout box includes a housing for mounting to an audio/visual equipment rack, the housing including a first surface having signal connector apertures. The CCU communications breakout box further includes a plurality of signal connectors mounted in the signal connector apertures, the signal connectors including a multi-conductor CCU connector having a plurality of conductors that are connectable to a CCU via a multi-conductor cable, the signal connectors further including CCU signal breakout connectors connected to predetermined ones of the conductors of the multi-conductor CCU connector for breaking out signals of the CCU accessible through the multi-conductor CCU connector.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector is spliced to an optical fiber provided by a sheathed optical fiber and an optical fiber pigtail. The connector houses a protective sleeve that secures the splice area from damage due to movement of optical fibers during connecter use. The protective sleeve retains the sheathed optical fiber at a first end and secures the protective sleeve to a distal end of a ferrule flange assembly at a second end.

Abstract: A high-voltage underwater electrical connector is provided that includes first and second connectors each having a positive contact and a negative contact. The electrical connector further includes an auxiliary electrode made from a conductive material electrically connected to the first positive contact. A voltage limiting circuit electrically connects the auxiliary electrode to the positive contact. A high resistance water pathway is created between the auxiliary electrode and the negative contacts when the first and second connectors are mated while immersed in water or other corrosive environments.

Abstract: An adapter panel arrangement including a chassis and a panel of adapters. The adapters defining rearward cable connections and forward cable connections of the panel arrangement. Openings permitting access to the rearward and forward cable connections of the adapters are provided. The chassis further including a removable rear chassis portion to provide access to cable routing areas within the chassis interior.

Abstract: An optical apparatus for coupling an optical fiber to a waveguide is disclosed. The optical apparatus can comprise a funnel coupler having an orifice configured to receive an optical fiber. The funnel coupler can mechanically support the optical fiber when received in the orifice. The funnel coupler can guide the optical fiber to a coupling end of the funnel coupler and a waveguide disposed adjacent the coupling end of the funnel coupler. One or more of the funnel coupler or the waveguide can be configured to optically couple the optical fiber and the waveguide when the optical fiber is received in the orifice.

Abstract: A protective assembly method using a transparent layer within the fiber interconnect system aids in optical coupling by preventing an air gap from forming between the fiber cores within a connector. A fiber protection device made of a thin transparent film, which includes an adhesive layer, is applied over the fiber end-faces at the connector interface, the film having characteristics which allows it to conform to the fiber end and minimize coupling loss between fibers. According to one aspect, the film is part of a cartridge that provides structural support for the film to facilitate application of the fiber protection device. The film may be divided by perforate patterns that define one or more fiber protection devices formed by the film. The assembly method can include usage of an applicator base plate upon which the cartridge is mounted. According to another aspect, the film may be part of a single-use disposable pod for application of a single fiber protection device.

Abstract: An adaptor with a built-in shutter member for optical connector including a body, a shutter, and an elastic member is provided. The body has a receiving space. The shutter is movably assembled to the body to shield or expose the receiving space. An optical connector is suited for pushing away the shutter to enter the receiving space to be connected to the body. The shutter has a step structure such that a gap is maintained between the shutter and the optical connector. The elastic member is disposed in the body and located on a moving path of the shutter. The shutter deforms the elastic member when the optical connector pushes away the shutter, and the elastic member drives the shutter to be restored when the optical connector leaves the receiving space.

Abstract: An optical connector holding two or more LC-type optical ferrules is provided. The optical connector includes an outer body, an inner front body accommodating the two or more LC-type optical ferrules, ferrule springs for urging the optical ferrules towards a mating receptacle, and a back body for supporting the ferrule springs. The outer body and the inner front body are configured such that four LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver footprint or eight LC-type optical ferrules are accommodated in a quad small form-factor pluggable (QSFP) transceiver footprint. A mating receptacle (transceiver or adapter) includes internal alignment slots configured to accept a corresponding alignment key on connector outer housing to ensure alignment and orientation for maximum signal transfer between opposing ferrule end faces.

Abstract: An in-line dust shutter formed as part an adapter. A hinged dust shutter assembly is secured to an adapter wall. A shutter plate covers an opening formed at either end of the adapter to prevent debris from entering the adapter and distorting the light signal between opposing fiber optic connectors. The shutter plate extends at angle alpha from a rotational axis. The shutter plate is biased closed by a bias spring place about a pin of the rotational axis.

Abstract: An optical connector may include a vibrational element and a pair of traces to power the element. A corresponding connector receptacle includes a pair of pins to provide power to the vibrational element via the traces.

Abstract: A protective assembly method using a transparent layer within the fiber interconnect system aids in optical coupling by preventing an air gap from forming between the fiber cores within a connector. A fiber protection device made of a thin transparent film, which includes an adhesive layer, is applied over the fiber end-faces at the connector interface, the film having characteristics which allows it to conform to the fiber end and minimize coupling loss between fibers. According to one aspect, the film is part of a cartridge that provides structural support for the film to facilitate application of the fiber protection device. The film may be divided by perforate patterns that define one or more fiber protection devices formed by the film. The assembly method can include usage of an applicator base plate upon which the cartridge is mounted. According to another aspect, the film may be part of a single-use disposable pod for application of a single fiber protection device.

Abstract: A pin hole or aperture is located or formed adjacent to the end surface of one or more of the input ports or fibers, or adjacent to one or more of the output ports or fibers, of a fiberoptic component. The aperture allows light to enter (or exit) the core of the associated fiber, and the non-transparent layer that surrounds the aperture blocks light from entering or exiting the cladding layer of the associated fiber. This blocking of the evanescent field in the cladding layer serves to reduce the polarization, wavelength, and temperature dependencies of the light coupling to the output port(s) or fiber(s) of the optical component. It can also reduce the passband width of the selected wavelength in tunable optical filter applications. The non-transparent layer surrounding the aperture can be made reflective, and light that is reflected by the non-transparent layer can be used for optical power monitoring.

Abstract: Methods and systems for a optical fiber connector locking clip are disclosed and may include operatively coupling an optical fiber connector to an optical fiber adaptor by inserting the optical fiber connector into the optical fiber adaptor, where the optical fiber connector comprises an optical fiber connector pull-to-release housing. The optical fiber connector may be secured to the optical fiber adaptor by placing an optical fiber locking clip adjacent to the optical fiber connector pull-to-release housing, thereby preventing the optical fiber connector pull-to-release housing from being actuated. An optical cable may be coupled to the optical fiber connector. The adaptor may be coupled to an optical device, which may include an optical transceiver. The optical fiber locking clip may be plastic or metal. The optical fiber connector and the optical fiber connector pull-to-release housing may be plastic.

Abstract: A fiber optic adapter for mating a multi-fiber optic ferrule connector and a multi-fiber optic connector. An engagement device may be integrated or molded as part of adapter receptacle at either end. The engagement device secures the multi-fiber connector. The adapter may be two-piece with a first portion detachable from a second portion, the first portion housing one or more integrated engagement devices and the second portion housing one or more replaceable engagement devices, or a receptacle configured to secure a latch configured on an outer housing of a connector. Receptacle may further contain a plural of engagement devices formed as a unitary engagement device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical fiber connector arrangement that finds application in the general field of optical interconnection. The optical fiber connector arrangement (935) comprises a first optical fiber connector (922) including a first optical fiber (905) and a counterpart optical fiber connector (923) including a counterpart optical fiber (925); wherein the first optical fiber connector (922) is configured to mate with the counterpart optical fiber connector (923). The first optical fiber (905) of the first optical fiber connector (922) has a core diameter D1 and a Numerical Aperture NA1; and the counterpart optical fiber (925) of the counterpart optical fiber connector (923) has a counterpart core diameter D2 and a counterpart Numerical Aperture NA2. At least one of the ratio (D1/D2) or the ratio (NA1/NA2) either exceeds 1.15 or is less than 0.85.

Abstract: An optical adaptor for mounting to a receptacle to optically couple connectorized opticable cables comprises an assembly of an optical interface to provide an optical path between a first and a second one of the connectorized optical cables to optically couple the first and the second connectorized optical cable. The assembly of the optical interface comprises a mounting element to mount the optical adaptor to the receptacle. The mounting element is configured to receive the assembly of the optical interface and to mechanically couple the first connectorized optical cable to the mounting element so that the first connectorized optical cable is optically coupled to the first side of the assembly of the optical interface.

Abstract: A connector assembly (1) including a first connector unit (2) and a second connector unit (3) interconnectable with respect to each other. The first connector unit (2) includes at least one connector (5) arranged at least partially inside a plug housing (4). The at least one connector (5) is operatively connected to the plug housing (4) by a latching mechanism (7) which provides an engaged configuration in which the at least one connector (5) is latched with respect to the plug housing (4) and a disengaged configuration in which the at least one connector (5) is disengaged from the plug housing (4).

Abstract: Embodiments relate generally to systems and methods for providing a secure attachment between a gas detector and an external device. A gas detector may comprise a socket comprising a cable attachment configured to interface with an external device; and a holder configured to attach to the socket and to the external device, the holder comprising a first interface configured to attach to the socket of the gas detector; a second interface configured to attach to the external device; a first cable attachment located within the first interface, configured to attach to the gas detector; and a second cable attachment located within the second interface, configured to attach to the external device.

Abstract: A fiber optic adapter block is disclosed. The fiber optic adapter block includes at least three fiber optic adapters provided in a stacked arrangement extending widthwise in a longitudinal direction, wherein every other adapter of the at least three fiber optic adapters is staggered in a front to back direction with respect to an adjacent adapter such that front ends of the every other adapter of the at least three fiber optic adapters are aligned at a first depth and a front end of the adjacent adapter is at a second depth that is different than the first depth.

Abstract: An optical fiber transition assembly comprises a cable having a first terminal end from which extends an optical fiber. A furcation tube is also provided, having a second terminal end near the first terminal end of the cable into which the optical fiber of the cable is received. A polymeric transition element surrounds the first and second terminal ends to protect and secure the optical fiber in transition from the cable to the furcation tube, the polymeric transition element being configured to be retained in an entry port of an enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and method for deploying a fiber optic network. Distribution devices are used to index fibers within the system to ensure that live fibers are provided at output locations throughout the system. In an example, fibers can be indexed in multiple directions within the system. In an example, spare ports can be providing in a forward direction and reverse direction ports can also be provided.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector along with a tool allows for the changing of the polarity of the fiber optic connector. Keys are installed in both the top and the bottom of the fiber optic connector, one in a first position and the other in a second position. Using the tool in one back-and-forth motion, the polarity of the fiber optic connector change be changed. The keys may be colored differently to identify the polarity of the fiber optic connector.

Abstract: An optical connecting part includes: a holder including an end face for optical connection, one or more optical waveguides and a through-hole, the optical waveguides having a portion extending from the end face in a direction of a first axis, the through-hole extending from the end face in the direction of the first axis; and a coating disposed on an inner surface of the through-hole, the coating having oil repellency. The coating on the inner surface of the through-hole forms a guide hole.

Abstract: An optical connector may include a vibrational element and a pair of traces to power the element. A corresponding connector receptacle includes a pair of pins to provide power to the vibrational element via the traces.

Abstract: Devices and methods for connecting optical fibers are provided. In some embodiments, connectors and adaptors containing mechanical-transfer type of ferrule are disclosed. In some embodiments, the mechanical-transfer type of ferrule is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule. In some embodiments, the connector is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule connector and the adaptor is a mechanical-transfer dual-ferrule adaptor. In some embodiments, an optical fiber cable that couples with at an optical fiber connector, adaptor, and other optical fiber cable using a remote release is disclosed.

Abstract: An example universal contact assembly includes plug contact members and a sensing contact member that are overmolded together to form a single unit. Example adapter block assembly include a first optical adapter; a first contact assembly disposed in an aperture defined in the first optical adapter; a first circuit board; and a retainer arrangement that holds the first circuit board to the first optical adapter with sufficient force to retain the first contact assembly within the aperture. Example retainer arrangements include a cover having flanges with tabs that deflect into cavities defined by the first optical adapter; clamp members that clamp a cover to the first optical adapter to hold the first circuit board therebetween; and a retention strip having barbs that attach to the first optical adapter and barbs that attach to the first printed circuit board.

Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).

Abstract: An optical connector has a receptacle which is fastened on a substrate provided with an optical waveguide, and a plug which holds an optical fiber and is positioned with respect to the receptacle. In the receptacle, an exposing opening for exposing an end face of the optical waveguide and a pin hole which opens in an opening direction of the exposing opening are provided. The plug has a facing surface facing the receptacle; a protruding part which protrudes from the facing surface, is formed integrally with the facing surface, exposes the an end face of the optical fiber on its front end face, and is inserted into the exposing opening; and the pin which is provided on the facing surface and is fitted in the pin hole. The front end face of the protruding part is located further toward an insertion direction side than a front end of the pin.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical-connector fixing member including: an upper plate part for pressing, toward a receptacle provided on a substrate, a ferrule that holds an end section of an optical fiber; and a pair of engagement side plate parts formed so as to extend from the upper plate part toward the substrate, each engagement side plate part having a connector-side engagement section that engages with a receptacle-side engagement section formed on a side surface of the receptacle. An engaged state in which the connector-side engagement section is engaged with the receptacle-side engagement section is releasable by inserting an end section of a tool into a gap between each engagement side plate part and a member that is arranged between the pair of engagement side plate parts, and spreading each engagement side plate part outward.

Abstract: An optical connector plug includes a front housing, configured to hold a ferrule and to be fitted with a fitting portion of a coupling counterpart member, and a rear housing, mounted to the front housing to be allowed to slide toward front and rear directions at a rear side of the front housing. The front housing includes a latching piece with elasticity. The latching piece includes a locking portion, engageable with an engaging portion for fitting of the coupling counterpart member, and a releasing portion, configured to release the locking portion from an engaging state with the engaging portion. The rear housing includes a releasing lever. The releasing lever includes a hook portion, formed at a front part and configured to engage with the releasing portion at a time of retreat of the rear housing, so as to activate a release, and a knob portion for retreat.

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: The present invention is directed to an optical connector that is provided with a plug and a jack for the optical connector. A lens (plug-side optical coupling part) that optically couples light transmitted inside an optical fiber held by the plug, to a jack, is disposed on a side surface of the plug. A lens (jack-side optical coupling part) that optically couples light transmitted inside an optical fiber held by the jack, to the plug, is disposed on an inner side surface of the jack.

Abstract: A tool set for terminating an optical fiber with a fiber optic connector includes a crimping tool and a polishing tool. The crimping tool includes a locating feature for locating a housing of the fiber optic connector, a stop for locating an end of an optical fiber relative to the housing, and at least one anvil for crimping a crimp of the fiber optic connector to secure a position of the optical fiber relative to the housing. The polishing tool includes a locating feature for locating the housing and thereby locating the end of the optical fiber and a seat for activating a compression member of the fiber optic connector thereby securing the end of the optical fiber to the polishing tool.

Abstract: A high density optical fiber switch module comprises a box body whose front end is provided with several optical fiber adapters, the top surface or bottom surface of the optical fiber adapter is provided with a first positioning groove which extending along the direction perpendicular to a direction in which the optical fiber plug is inserted into the optical fiber adapter, and a first positioning protrusion matching with the first positioning groove is arranged on the inner surface of the box body so that when the first positioning protrusion is latched within the first positioning groove, the optical fiber adapter is fixed to the front end of the box body.

Abstract: An optical fiber coupling connector includes an optical coupling lens and a jumper. The optical coupling lens includes a first body having a first top surface and a connected first mounting surface, two plugs protruding from the first mounting surface, and two sliders. The first mounting surface defines two buffer gaps. Each slider is located at one side of a buffer gap away from the first body and defines an engagement groove facing away from the first body. The jumper includes a second body having a second mounting surface and two clamping arms protruding from the second mounting surface. The second mounting surface faces the first mounting surface and defines two plug holes for receiving the plugs. Each clamping arm defines a slide groove with an engagement portion protruding toward the other slide groove. Each engagement portion engages in an engagement groove.

Abstract: Fiberoptic connector and adapter assembly includes a fiberoptic connector received within an adapter. The connector has a cover on the connector housing. The cover pivots between open and closed positions to expose or cover, respectively, a optical fiber contained within the connector. Longitudinal guides of the connector are received cooperating with longitudinal guides of the adapter to direct the connector into the adapter in a prescribed alignment. A cam pin is carried on the adapter to engage a cam pin receiving slot on the cover to urge the cover to the open position as the connector is inserted into the adapter.

Abstract: A light emitting device can include a head portion including a surface including a convex portion, a back surface on the opposite side, and a through hole penetrating a tip surface of the convex portion and the back surface; a light-transmitting member including a surface and a back surface on the opposite side, the back surface including a first recess to be fitted to the convex portion; an adhesive bonding part of the surface of the head portion around the convex portion to the back surface of the light-transmitting member while the convex portion is fitted to the first recess and the first recess covers the through hole; a semiconductor light emitting element that emits light passing through the through hole for irradiation of the light-transmitting member; and an optical system condensing the light from the semiconductor light emitting element and locally irradiates the light-transmitting member with the light.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector includes a main body and a fixing element. The main body includes a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface. An extending portion extends from the rear surface. The main body defines at least one receiving hole and at least one receiving recess aligned with the at least one receiving hole. The extending portion defines a first receiving space communicating with the at least one receiving recess. The fixing element is located on the extending portion and defines a second receiving space corresponding to the first receiving space.

Abstract: The optical fiber adapter of the present disclosure includes a main body and a pair of inner housings. The main body has a passage defined by a first wall, a second wall, a third wall and a fourth wall. The passage has opposing first and second openings in an axial direction. A first stop block is positioned on the first wall. A second stop block is positioned on the third wall. A first elastic plate and a second elastic plate are positioned within the passage. The inner housings are positioned within the passage, wherein the inner housing includes a flange and a hollow cylinder extending from the flange. The flanges of the two inner housings are attached to each other and are positioned between the first stop block and first elastic plate, and between the second stop block and second elastic plate.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector has a connector outer housing and a connector inner housing. The connector inner housing has a projection to interact with a latch on an adapter into which the connector is inserted. The force required to move the connector outer housing relative to the connector inner housing is less than the force to remove the connector inner housing from the latch. A groove or opening may also be formed in the connector outer housing to effectively shorten the connector outer housing and prevent interaction of the latch with the outer housing, reducing debris.

Abstract: A process for preparing terminated fibers comprising: (a) deposition one or more fibers in a ferrule having a ferrule end face such that a portion of each fiber extends forward beyond the ferrule end face; (b) after step (a), positioning a register surface in a predetermined position relative to the ferrule end face; (c) after step (b), depositing an optically-clear filler between the end face and the register surface and around the portion of each fiber; and (d) once the filler solidifies, releasing the register surface form the filler to define a mating surface on the filler.

Abstract: This application describes several embodiments of a duplex clip assembly for use in aiding the insertion and removal of a pair of LC fiber optic connectors. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a clip body with a hood. The clip body has a central wall, upper tabs and lower tabs configured to loosely retain a pair of LC connectors such as to allow the clip body to move axially relative to the LC connectors. The hood is configured to engage a camming surface on the LC connector latches when the clip body is moved axially rearward relative to the LC connector. In a second embodiment, the assembly includes a duplex housing and a housing cover. The duplex housing retains the LC connectors such as to allow them to rotate. The housing cover has a hood protruding from the top configured to engage a camming surface on the LC connector latches.