Optical couplings having a coded magnetic array, and connector assemblies and electronic devices having the same

摘要

Optical couplings for optically coupling one or more devices are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an optical coupling includes an optical coupling body, an optical interface, and a coded magnetic array located at the optical coupling body. The coded magnetic array has a plurality of magnetic regions configured for mating the optical interface. The optical coupling further includes a reflective surface within the optical coupling body and positioned along an optical path of the optical coupling body. The reflective surface is operable to redirect an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling body such that it propagates through the optical interface. The optical coupling may be configured as a plug, such as a plug of a connector assembly, or as a receptacle, such as a receptacle on an electronic device. Connector assemblies of optical cables, optical coupling receptacles, and translating shutter assemblies are also disclosed.

主权项

1. An optical coupling receptacle comprising:
an opening for receiving a plug ferrule of a connector assembly; an optical coupling surface comprising an optical interface further comprising an active optical component, wherein the optical coupling surface is substantially orthogonal with respect to the opening such that an optical signal propagating within the optical coupling receptacle experiences an optical turn; and a coded magnetic array comprising a plurality of magnetic regions for mating the optical interface, wherein the coded magnetic array is within the optical coupling receptacle and is substantially orthogonal with respect to the opening.