CABLE CONNECTOR RETENTION DESIGN

摘要

An example embodiment includes a pluggable active optical cable connector configured to permanently maintain engagement of an optical interface included in an optoelectronic module. The pluggable active optic cable connector includes a lens connection section which connects a plurality of optical fibers to the optical interface, a latching portion which engages with a latch receiving portion of the optoelectronic module, the latching portion including a first engagement portion which engages with an optoelectronic engagement portion of the optical interface and a second engagement portion, and a locking portion which engages with the second engagement portion of the latching portion and locks the lens connection section in place with respect to the optoelectronic module as a plug insertion force is applied to the pluggable active optical cable connector so as to prevent the lens connection section from disengaging from the optical interface of the optoelectronic module.