Universal adapter for optical connectors

摘要

A universal adapter including a generic fixed housing (10) capable of receiving diverse back panel assemblies (20-1, 20-2 . . . 20-n) each having a set of coupling elements (22-1, 22-2 . . . 22-n) which may differ according to industry standards. The adapter facilitates optical coupling of, for example, a Fiber Distributed-Data Interface (FDDI) style connector or an ESCON TM style connector with either an SC TM style connector, an ST TM style connector, an FC style connector, or any other type of optical connector.