Ferrule assemblies, connector assemblies, and optical couplings having coded magnetic arrays

摘要

Ferrule assemblies having at least one coded magnetic array are disclosed. In one embodiment, a ferrule assembly includes a ferrule body having a coupling surface and a coded magnetic array having a plurality of magnetic regions. The coded magnetic array may be located within the coupling surface. The ferrule assembly further includes a lens component located within the ferrule body. The lens component may have a facet at the coupling surface of the ferrule body at a predetermined angle. In another embodiment, a translating ferrule assembly includes an optical interface and a coded magnetic array, and is configured to translate within a connector housing of an optical connector when coupled to an electronics device. Optical couplings having a coded magnetic array and sockets for receiving a connector are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A ferrule assembly comprising:
a ferrule body having a coupling surface; a coded magnetic array located within the coupling surface and comprising a plurality of magnetic regions; and a lens component located within the ferrule body, the lens component comprising a facet at the coupling surface of the ferrule body, wherein the coded magnetic array is configured for mating the lens component.