Optical co-packaging device

Abstract

An optical co-packaging device includes a housing, a front plate, a plurality of guide rods, a plurality of first bearing units, an application specific integrated circuit, and a plurality of optical I / O modules. The front plate is detachably connected to the housing. One end of each of the guide rods is fixed to the front plate. The first bearing units are disposed in the housing, wherein each of the first bearing units is sleeved with a corresponding one of the guide rods, whereby the front plate is adapted to slide relative to the housing. The application specific integrated circuit is disposed in the housing. The optical I / O modules are coupled to the application specific integrated circuit and disposed in the housing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an optical co-packaging device, and more particularly to an electronic device employing optical co-packaging technology. Background Technology

[0002] Co-packaged Optics (CPO) is a technology that integrates a switching chip and an optical engine into the same socket, allowing for a tighter fit and thus improving signal transmission efficiency and reducing power consumption. Compared to traditional pluggable optics, CPO technology effectively shortens electronic signal transmission distances, reduces power consumption and signal latency, and is therefore increasingly being used in switches, data centers, and other high-performance computing devices.

[0003] However, despite the significant advantages of CPO technology in terms of performance and energy consumption control, it still faces many challenges in practical applications. Firstly, the precision and complexity of the internal optical modules increase the complexity of the structural design. Furthermore, the dense and complex fiber optic cabling can lead to wiring difficulties, further impacting the ease of assembly and maintenance. Known optical co-packaged devices often suffer from interference issues between internal components, making maintenance and assembly difficult and costly.

[0004] Furthermore, the introduction of CPO technology has also impacted the equipment's maintenance methods. Since optical and electronic components are co-packaged within a single module and connected to the optical module via fiber optic connectors, repairs can be performed by replacing the specific fiber optic cable when one component fails. Therefore, optimizing the optical co-packaging design to achieve both high performance and maintainability is one of the key focuses of this application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention provides an optical co-package device to address the problems of known technologies, comprising a housing, a front panel, a plurality of guide rods, a plurality of first bearing units, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and a plurality of optical I / O modules. The front panel is detachably connected to the housing. One end of each guide rod is fixed to the front panel. The first bearing units are disposed within the housing, wherein each first bearing unit is sleeved onto a corresponding guide rod, thereby adapting the front panel to slide relative to the housing. The ASIC is disposed within the housing. The optical I / O modules are coupled to the ASIC and disposed within the housing.

[0006] In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of stops, each stop being disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod, the stops being adapted to stop the first bearing unit.

[0007] In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of nuts, each nut disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod to secure the stop member.

[0008] In one embodiment, the optical co-encapsulation device further includes a plurality of bolts, each bolt disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod to secure the stop member.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first bearing unit is a ball bearing, which includes a plurality of balls that make point contact with the guide rod.

[0010] In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of second bearing units, wherein these second bearing units are fixed to the front plate, and each second bearing unit is sleeved with a corresponding guide rod.

[0011] In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of locking mounts, wherein the locking mounts are fixed to the front plate, and each locking mount is fixed to a corresponding guide rod.

[0012] In one embodiment, the optical co-package device further includes at least one connection port module coupled to the optical I / O modules, wherein the connection port module is correspondingly connected to the front panel.

[0013] In one embodiment, at least one guide rod is located below the connection port module in a vertical direction.

[0014] In one embodiment, the front panel includes a plurality of vents, and at least some of the guide rods are positioned adjacent to these vents.

[0015] In one embodiment, the optical co-package device further includes an air guide shroud disposed within the housing, the air guide shroud covering at least a portion of the first bearing unit, and the vents corresponding to the air guide shroud.

[0016] In the optical co-packaging device of this invention, the front panel is designed to slide relative to the housing via a guide rod, bearing unit, or other mechanism. When the optical co-packaging device needs to be repaired or assembled, the user only needs to pull the front panel forward to detach it from the housing, thus creating sufficient space for repair and assembly without disassembling other critical components, thereby significantly improving the convenience of maintenance and operation.

[0017] Compared to known optical co-packaging devices, which often suffer from space constraints during maintenance and assembly due to the large size of internal components and complex fiber optic cabling, and are prone to damage from component interference or fiber pulling, the optical co-packaging device of this invention effectively overcomes these problems. Its sliding front panel design allows maintenance engineers easier access to internal components, reducing operational difficulties caused by space limitations. Furthermore, the optical co-packaging device of this invention also considers the stability of the optical fiber. Even when the front panel slides, the internal fiber optic cabling remains stable, preventing the risk of fiber detachment or damage due to accidental pulling. Therefore, using the optical co-packaging device of this invention not only creates sufficient space for maintenance and assembly in a labor-saving and convenient manner, but also effectively improves the safety and reliability of the maintenance process, further reducing operating costs and maintenance time, and bringing higher efficiency and operability to the practical application of optical co-packaging technology. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the optical co-packaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a system block diagram showing the optical co-packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4A This shows the case where the front panel is combined with the housing in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4B This shows the situation where the plate is detached from the housing in the previous embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] [Symbol Explanation]

[0026] D: Optical co-packaging device

[0027] 1: Case

[0028] 2: Front panel

[0029] 21: Vent

[0030] 31: First bearing unit

[0031] 32: Second bearing unit

[0032] 33: Guide rod

[0033] 34: Stop component

[0034] 351: Nut

[0035] 352: Bolt

[0036] 36: Locking seat

[0037] 4: Application of Application-Specific Integrated Circuits

[0038] 5: Optical I / O Module

[0039] 6: Connection port module

[0040] 7: Air guide cover

[0041] V: Vertical direction Detailed Implementation

[0042] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the optical co-packaging device according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a system block diagram showing the optical co-packaging device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to a first embodiment of the present invention. See also: [Reference Material] Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 The optical co-package device D of this invention includes a housing 1, a front plate 2, multiple guide rods 33, multiple first bearing units 31, an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) 4, and multiple optical I / O modules 5. The front plate 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1. The ASIC 4 is disposed within the housing 1. The optical I / O modules 5 are coupled to the ASIC 4 and are disposed within the housing 1.

[0043] In one embodiment, the optical co-package device can be a switch, server, or other device, and the above disclosure does not limit the invention.

[0044] Figure 4A This illustrates the case where the front panel is combined with the housing according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4B This illustrates a scenario where the front panel of an embodiment of the present invention is detached from the housing. See accompanying reference. Figure 3 , Figure 4A as well as Figure 4B One end of each guide rod 33 is fixed to the front plate 2. A first bearing unit 31 is provided on the housing 1, wherein each first bearing unit 31 is sleeved with the corresponding guide rod 33, thereby adapting the front plate 2 to slide relative to the housing 1.

[0045] Matching reference Figure 3 , Figure 4Aas well as Figure 4B In one embodiment, one end of the guide rod 33 is fixed to the front plate 2 by screws. The first bearing unit 31 is fixed to the housing 1 by screws. The above disclosure does not limit the invention. For example, one end of the guide rod 33 can also be fixed to the front plate 2 by riveting or snap-fitting. The first bearing unit 31 can also be fixed to the housing 1 by riveting or snap-fitting.

[0046] Matching reference Figure 3 , Figure 4A as well as Figure 4B In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of stop members 34, each stop member 34 being disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod 33, and the stop member 34 being adapted to stop the first bearing unit 31.

[0047] Matching reference Figure 3 , Figure 4A as well as Figure 4B In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of nuts 351, each nut 351 being disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod 33 to fix the stop member 34.

[0048] Figure 5 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to a second embodiment of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 5 In one embodiment, the optical co-encapsulation device further includes a plurality of bolts 352, each bolt 352 being disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod 33 to fix the stop member 34.

[0049] Matching reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 In one embodiment, the first bearing unit 31 is a ball bearing, comprising a plurality of balls (not shown) that contact the guide rod 33. The above disclosure does not limit the invention.

[0050] Matching reference Figure 3 , Figure 5 In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of second bearing units 32, wherein these second bearing units 32 are fixed to the front plate 2, and each second bearing unit 32 is sleeved with the corresponding guide rod 33.

[0051] Figure 6 This shows the guide rod and the first bearing unit according to the third embodiment of the present invention. (Refer to...) Figure 6 In one embodiment, the optical co-packaging device further includes a plurality of locking seats 36, wherein these locking seats 36 are fixed to the front plate 2, and each locking seat 36 is fixed to a corresponding guide rod 33. In one embodiment, the locking seats 36 are fixed to the front plate 2 by means of screws.

[0052] Then, refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 In one embodiment, the optical co-package device further includes at least one connection port module 6, which is coupled to the optical I / O modules 5. In one embodiment, the connection port module 6 is connected to the optical I / O modules 5 via an optical fiber (not shown), wherein the connection port module 6 is correspondingly connected to the front panel 2, specifically, the connection port module 6 is correspondingly connected to the front panel opening on the front panel 2. In one embodiment, at least one guide rod is located below the connection port module 6 in a vertical direction V. In embodiments of the present invention, the actual placement position of the guide rod is located at the marked installation position X. The above disclosure does not limit the present invention, and the guide rod can also be placed in other suitable positions.

[0053] Refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment, the front panel 2 includes a plurality of vents 21, and at least some of the guide rods are positioned adjacent to the vents 21.

[0054] Matching reference Figure 4A , Figure 4B In one embodiment, the optical co-package device further includes an air guide 7 disposed within the housing 1, the air guide 7 covering at least a portion of the first bearing unit 31, and the vents 21 corresponding to the air guide 7.

[0055] Compared to known optical co-packaging devices, which often suffer from space constraints during maintenance and assembly due to the large size of internal components and complex fiber optic cabling, and are prone to damage from component interference or fiber pulling, the optical co-packaging device of this invention effectively overcomes these problems. Its sliding front panel design allows maintenance engineers easier access to internal components, reducing operational difficulties caused by space limitations. Furthermore, the optical co-packaging device of this invention also considers the stability of the optical fiber. Even when the front panel slides, the internal fiber optic cabling remains stable, preventing the risk of fiber detachment or damage due to accidental pulling. Therefore, using the optical co-packaging device of this invention not only creates sufficient space for maintenance and assembly in a labor-saving and convenient manner, but also effectively improves the safety and reliability of the maintenance process, further reducing operating costs and maintenance time, and bringing higher efficiency and operability to the practical application of optical co-packaging technology.

[0056] Although the present invention has been disclosed above with reference to specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art may make some modifications and refinements without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be determined by the scope defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. An optical co-packaged device, characterized in that, include: A casing; A front panel is detachably connected to the housing; Multiple guide rods, wherein one end of each guide rod is fixed to the front plate; Multiple first bearing units are disposed on the housing, wherein each first bearing unit is sleeved with a corresponding guide rod, thereby adapting the front plate to slide relative to the housing; An application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) is housed within the chassis; and Multiple optical I / O modules, coupled to the application-specific integrated circuit, are housed within the housing.

2. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of stops, each of which is disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod and is adapted to stop the first bearing unit.

3. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of nuts, each of which is disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod to secure the stop.

4. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes multiple bolts, each of which is disposed at the end of the corresponding guide rod to secure the stop.

5. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first bearing unit is a ball bearing, which includes multiple balls that make point contact with the guide rod.

6. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes a plurality of second bearing units, wherein the plurality of second bearing units are fixed to the front plate, and each second bearing unit is sleeved with the corresponding guide rod.

7. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 3, characterized in that, It also includes multiple locking seats, wherein the multiple locking seats are fixed to the front plate, and each of the locking seats is fixed to the corresponding guide rod.

8. The optical co-packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, It also includes at least one connection port module, which is coupled to the plurality of optical I / O modules, wherein the connection port module is connected to the front panel.

9. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, In a vertical direction, at least one guide rod is located below the connection port module.

10. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The front panel includes multiple vents, and at least a portion of the guide rod is positioned adjacent to the multiple vents.

11. The optical co-packaging device according to claim 10, characterized in that, It also includes an air guide shroud disposed within the housing, the air guide shroud covering at least a portion of the first bearing unit, and the plurality of air vents corresponding to the air guide shroud.

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