Fiber optic interface devices for electronic devices

Abstract

Small-form-factor fiber optic interface devices (20) for electronic devices (200) are disclosed. The device has a ferrule (50) with a body (51) that operably supports at least one waveguide (152) and at least one electrical wire (160). The device has a first electrical contact (90) supported by the ferrule body and a second electrical contact (100) that substantially surrounds the outer surface (57) of the ferrule body front section (56). The ferrule body comprises a dielectric material at least partially interposed between the first and second electrical contacts.

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[0001] priority statement [0002] This application claims priority under the Patents Act to US Provisional Application Nos. 61 / 315425 and 61 / 315419, both filed on March 19, 2010. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates generally to fiber optic interface devices, and in particular the disclosure relates to fiber optic interface devices having a small form factor and suitable for use in electronic devices, particularly consumer electronic devices. Background technique [0004] Fiber optics are increasingly used in a variety of applications including (but not limited to) broadband voice, video and data transmission. As consumer devices progressively use more bandwidth, fiber optic interface devices for such devices are likely to favor optical connections in favor of increased bandwidth over electrical connections. Generally speaking, conventional optical fiber interface devices used in telecommunication networks etc. are not suitable for consumer electronic de...

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Further, consumer electronic devices often have size constraints and space constraints to connect

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