Optical fiber connector system

摘要

A fiber optic connector system (100) is provided for connecting at least one optical fiber cable (174) mounted near the edge of a planar substrate to a backplane member (104). The backplane member (104) has a first surface (110) and a second surface (112). A backplane housing (120) includes at least one longitudinal receiving cavity (132) matching respective cavity in a card housing assembly (150). The receiving cavity (132) has a frontal opening (134) along the first surface (110) of the backplane member (104) and a rear opening (136) along the second surface (112) of the backplane member (104). A frontal door (138) covers the frontal opening (134) to ensure eye safety. <IMAGE>