High Density and Bandwidth Fiber Optic Apparatuses and Related Equipment and Methods

Abstract

High-connection density and bandwidth fiber optic apparatuses and related equipment and methods are disclosed. In certain embodiments, fiber optic apparatuses are provided and comprise a chassis defining one or more U space fiber optic equipment units. At least one of the one or more U space fiber optic equipment units may be configured to support particular fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths in a given 1-U space. The fiber optic connection densities and bandwidths may be supported by one or more fiber optic components, including but not limited to fiber optic adapters and fiber optic connectors, including but not limited to simplex, duplex, and other multi-fiber fiber optic components. The fiber optic components may also be disposed in fiber optic modules, fiber optic patch panels, or other types of fiber optic equipment.

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PRIORITY APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 218,880 filed on Jun. 19, 2009, the entire contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Disclosure[0003]The technology of the disclosure relates to fiber optic connection density and bandwidth provided in fiber optic apparatuses and equipment.[0004]2. Technical Background[0005]Benefits of optical fiber include extremely wide bandwidth and low noise operation. Because of these advantages, optical fiber is increasingly being used for a variety of applications, including but not limited to broadband voice, video, and data transmission. Fiber optic networks employing optical fiber are being developed and used to deliver voice, video, and data transmissions to subscribers over both private and public networks. These fiber optic networks often include separated connection points linking optical fibers to provide “live fiber” from one connectio...

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