CORROSION RESISTANT OPTICAL CONNECTOR WITH ACCOMPANYING CIRCUITRY

摘要

Connector receptacles and inserts that may be used to transfer power and data and may be corrosion resistant. One example may provide a connector system including a connector receptacle and a connector insert where data and power are transferred via fiber-optic windows. Ends of the fiber-optic windows may be used as optical contacts. The ends of the fiber-optic windows may be surrounded on their sides by an optical gasket. The fiber-optic windows and optical gasket may be corrosion resistant.

主权项

1. A connector receptacle comprising:
a first fiber-optic window having a first end and a second end; a fiber-optic receiver optically connected to a first end of the first fiber-optic window; a second fiber-optic window having a first end and a second end; a photovoltaic cell optically connected to a first end of the second fiber-optic window; and a first circuit coupled to receive power from the photovoltaic cell.