MPOwer Connector

摘要

An MPO connector includes a ferrule. A plurality of fiber ends are situated in at least one row located on a mating face of the ferrule. In a first embodiment, first and second terminals are formed by first and second conductive pins extending out of the ferrule at the mating face. In a second embodiment, the first and second terminals are formed by first and second conductive sleeves extending into the ferrule at the mating face. In a third embodiment, the first and second terminals are formed by the first conductive sleeve extending into the ferrule at the mating face, and the second conductive pin extending out of the ferrule at the mating face. In each embodiment, at least one conductor is attached to at least one of the first and second terminals.

主权项

1. An apparatus comprising:
a MPO connector including:
a ferrule;a first conductive pin residing within said ferrule and extending in a first direction, and forming a first terminal;a second pin residing within said ferrule and extending in a second direction, wherein said second direction is parallel to said first direction; anda plurality of fiber ends situated in at least one row located on a mating face of said ferrule, wherein said first conductive pin extends out of said ferrule and away from said mating face; wherein said second pin extends out of said ferrule and away from said mating face, and wherein said plurality of fiber ends are situated between said first conductive pin and said second pin; and a first conductor attached to said first conductive pin.