Fiber optic connector with deformable mounting post

摘要

An optical connector for coupling a semiconductor light source to an optical fiber transmission line. A light source such as a light emitting diode is mounted on a movable post within a housing in juxtaposition to the end of an optical fiber centered within a channel in a connector housing. The optical fiber is held stationary whereas the post supporting the light emitting diode is moved by a probe inserted through multiple aligning ports until the diode is properly positioned for optimum light coupling into the fiber.