Optical fiber end face cleaner, optical module and information processing device

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application provide an optical fiber end face cleaner, an optical module, and an information processing device, used for efficient, low-damage and repeated cleaning of optical fiber end faces. The optical fiber end face cleaner provided by the present application comprises a discharge assembly and an adapter. The discharge assembly comprises a trigger, a high voltage generation circuit, and an electrode assembly; the trigger is used for enabling the high voltage generation circuit; and the high voltage generation circuit is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and is used for providing a voltage difference for the electrode assembly. The voltage of the high voltage generation circuit is not less than 1,000 V. The adapter comprises a housing and a contact end; the housing is used for being inserted into a flange or an optical port; and the contact end is used for being in contact with an optical fiber connector in the flange or the optical port. The contact end is provided with a discharge slot; the electrode assembly extends from the interior of the adapter to the discharge slot; and the electrode assembly is used for performing discharging on the basis of the voltage difference.

Description

A fiber optic end-face cleaner, optical module, and information processing device.

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202411447966.X, filed on October 16, 2024, entitled "An Optical Fiber Endface Cleaner, Optical Module and Information Processing Device", the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of optical communication, and more particularly to an optical fiber end-face cleaner, an optical module, and an information processing device. Background Technology

[0003] Optical fiber is a common device in optical communication, used to transmit optical signals. Optical fibers are connected to each other using fiber optic connectors. The cleanliness of the fiber end face affects the insertion loss of the fiber optic connector, thus impacting the efficiency of optical signal transmission.

[0004] Currently, fiber optic end faces are cleaned using tools such as cleaning pens and cleaning kits. These pens and kits use a built-in cleaning cloth or paper to wipe the fiber optic end face. Because the cleaning cloth and paper are disposable, and each cleaning typically requires about three wipes, the lifespan of the cleaning pens and kits is limited.

[0005] Furthermore, the dirt on the fiber optic end face includes hard particles. Cleaning methods such as wiping with cleaning pens and cleaning boxes can easily scratch the fiber optic end face, causing permanent damage. When a damaged fiber optic end face is connected to other fiber optic end faces through a fiber optic connector, it will result in significant insertion loss. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides an optical fiber end-face cleaner, an optical module, and an information processing device for efficiently, with low damage, and repeatable cleaning of optical fiber end faces.

[0007] In a first aspect, this application provides an optical fiber end-face cleaner. The optical fiber end-face cleaner includes a discharge assembly and an adapter. The discharge assembly includes a trigger, a high-voltage generating circuit, and an electrode assembly. The trigger enables the high-voltage generating circuit, which is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly to provide a voltage difference to the electrode assembly. The voltage of the high-voltage generating circuit is not less than 1000V. The adapter includes a housing and a contact terminal. The housing is for insertion into a flange or optical port, and the contact terminal is for contacting an optical fiber connector within the flange or optical port. A discharge groove is formed on the contact terminal, and the electrode assembly extends from within the adapter to the discharge groove. The electrode assembly is used for discharge based on the voltage difference.

[0008] In this embodiment, an adapter restricts the end of the electrode assembly to the vicinity of the fiber end face. A discharge component is used to discharge (i.e., generate an electric arc) at the end of the electrode assembly, thereby achieving discharge near the fiber end face. After the electrode assembly discharges, plasma is generated near the fiber end face. The plasma reacts with the dirt on the fiber end face, turning the dirt into small particles that are carried into the air, thus cleaning the fiber end face.

[0009] Since the plasma only reacts with contaminants on the fiber end face and not with the fiber end face itself, this method will not damage the fiber end face. Furthermore, this structure uses a discharge cleaning principle, and the discharge components used for discharge are reusable, have a long service life, and reduce costs. Moreover, this structure has low environmental requirements; even in harsh environments (such as outdoor environments with high dust and humidity), it does not affect the cleaning of the fiber end face by the discharge components, making it suitable for various harsh environments and a wide range of applications.

[0010] In one alternative implementation, the trigger includes a firing button for enabling the high-voltage generation circuit when pressed.

[0011] In one alternative implementation, the discharge assembly further includes a triggering structure, and the high-voltage generating circuit includes a piezoelectric ceramic. The triggering structure, when a trigger button is pressed, stores energy and strikes the piezoelectric ceramic. The piezoelectric ceramic, upon being struck by the triggering structure, provides a voltage difference to the electrode assembly.

[0012] In this embodiment, the structure of a firing button + firing mechanism + piezoelectric ceramic is a commonly used structure in lighters, offering advantages such as simplicity, stability, and low cost. This structure provides a voltage difference to the electrode assembly, enabling convenient and efficient discharge, while also being cost-effective and structurally stable.

[0013] In one alternative implementation, the trigger includes a control circuit for receiving a wireless control signal, a wired control signal, or a manual trigger signal, and enabling the high-voltage generating circuit based on the wireless control signal, the wired control signal, or the manual trigger signal.

[0014] In this embodiment, the discharge of the electrode group is controlled by a control circuit. The control method is flexible and efficient, which can improve the cleaning efficiency of the fiber end face.

[0015] In one alternative implementation, the high-voltage generating circuit includes a mutually coupled oscillating circuit and a boost circuit, wherein the oscillating circuit is used to generate a pulse voltage signal and the boost circuit is used to amplify the pulse voltage signal.

[0016] In this embodiment, the control circuit can continuously trigger the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit. The oscillation circuit and the boost circuit can provide a continuous voltage difference for the electrode group, enabling multiple discharges and thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the fiber end face.

[0017] In one alternative implementation, the high-voltage generating circuit further includes a power interface or power supply, the power interface being electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit, and the power supply being electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit.

[0018] In this embodiment, the power supply can provide continuous power; the power interface can be connected to a regulated power supply or a constant current power supply to ensure continuous power supply. If the trigger button is pressed and held (or under the control of the control circuit), the trigger button (or control circuit) can continuously trigger the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit. Based on the continuous power supply from the power supply / power interface, the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit can provide a continuous voltage difference to the electrode group, enabling multiple discharges and thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the optical fiber end face.

[0019] In one alternative implementation, a ventilation slot is also provided on the contact end, and the adapter also includes a ventilation hole communicating with the ventilation slot, which is connected to the discharge slot.

[0020] In this embodiment, the ventilation slots and ventilation holes allow small particles generated by dirt on the fiber end face to leave the fiber end face in a timely manner, ensuring the cleanliness of the fiber end face.

[0021] In one alternative implementation, the fiber optic end-face cleaner also includes an air pump connected to a vent in the adapter, the air pump being used to blow air into the vent.

[0022] In this embodiment, an air pump blows air into the ventilation hole, creating a strong airflow between the ventilation hole and the ventilation slot. This airflow can remove small particles generated by dirt from the fiber optic end face, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the fiber optic end face.

[0023] In one alternative implementation, the fiber optic end face cleaner also includes multiple limiting holes for accommodating limiting pins on the fiber optic connector, with the multiple limiting holes located on both sides of the discharge groove.

[0024] In one alternative implementation, the electrode group includes at least one pair of positive and negative electrode groups, each comprising a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive and negative electrodes in the pair of positive and negative electrode groups extend from within the adapter to both ends of the same discharge tank.

[0025] In this embodiment of the application, there are several rows of optical fibers, and a corresponding number of discharge slots are set. The electrode in a single discharge slot is responsible for discharging the corresponding row of optical fibers, which can ensure that each row of optical fibers is covered within the arc generation area, thus ensuring the cleaning effect on the end faces of multiple rows of optical fibers.

[0026] In one alternative implementation, the electrode assembly includes at least one three-electrode assembly, comprising two electrodes of a first polarity and one electrode of a second polarity. The two electrodes of the first polarity extend from within the adapter to both ends of the discharge tank, respectively; the electrode of the second polarity extends from within the adapter to the center of the discharge tank.

[0027] In this embodiment, by increasing the number of electrodes in the electrode group, the distance between the electrodes is reduced, thereby ensuring that the discharge occurs between multiple electrodes in the electrode group. An electric arc is generated between the middle electrode and the two side electrodes. The electric arc will definitely pass through the middle electrode, thereby ensuring that the electric arc passes through the end face of all optical fibers and ensuring the cleanliness of the optical fiber end face.

[0028] In one alternative implementation, the discharge tank is connected to the limiting hole, and the two electrodes of the first polarity extend from the adapter into the two limiting holes respectively.

[0029] In this embodiment, some electrodes of the electrode assembly are in communication with the limiting pins. An electric arc is generated between the middle electrode and the limiting pins on both sides. The arc will definitely pass through the middle electrode, thereby ensuring that the arc passes through the end faces of all optical fibers and guaranteeing the cleanliness of the fiber end faces. Moreover, this structure does not require consideration of the avoidance between the edge electrodes of the electrode assembly and the limiting holes, making the structure simpler, easier to manufacture, and allowing for smaller dimensions.

[0030] In one alternative implementation, the adapter includes multiple discharge cells, each of which includes multiple electrodes of the same polarity from an electrode group. At least two of the discharge cells contain electrodes of opposite polarities.

[0031] In this embodiment, multiple discharge slots are provided on both sides of the optical fiber, and the electrodes in the same discharge slot have the same polarity. This ensures that the discharge occurs between the two discharge slots, ensuring that the area where the electric arc is generated covers all the end faces of the optical fiber, thus ensuring the cleaning effect of the optical fiber end faces.

[0032] In one alternative implementation, the discharge cell includes multiple rows of electrodes in an electrode group. Within the multiple rows of electrodes, electrodes in the same row have the same polarity. At least two rows of electrodes have opposite polarities.

[0033] In this embodiment, multiple rows of electrodes are arranged on both sides of the optical fiber, and the polarity of the same row of electrodes is the same. This ensures that the discharge occurs between the two rows of electrodes, and ensures that the area where the electric arc is generated covers all the end faces of the optical fiber, thus ensuring the cleaning effect of the optical fiber end faces.

[0034] In one alternative implementation, the fiber optic end-face cleaner also includes a fiber optic end-face inspection adapter port. The circuitry is located outside the space between the fiber optic end-face inspection adapter port and the adapter. The fiber optic end-face inspection adapter port is used to connect to a fiber optic end-face inspection device.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fiber optic end-face cleaner and the fiber optic end-face inspector are connected via an adapter port. After the fiber optic end-face cleaner is connected to the fiber optic connector on the flange / optical port, it can perform discharge cleaning on the fiber end-face and also provide a detection space for the fiber optic end-face inspector, thus integrating the fiber end-face cleaning and detection functions. By detecting the fiber end-face, the cleaning effect is ensured (discharge cleaning can be performed again if cleaning is incomplete), thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the fiber end-face.

[0036] In one alternative implementation, the fiber optic end-face cleaner further includes a lens assembly, a detector, and a display screen. The lens assembly is connected to an adapter, and the detector is located on the side of the lens assembly furthest from the adapter. The lens assembly is used to image the fiber end-face on the fiber connector onto the detector, which is used to detect the fiber end-face. The display screen is used to display the image of the fiber end-face obtained by the detector.

[0037] In this embodiment, the lens assembly, detector, and display screen are used to realize the detection function of the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument. By integrating the end-face inspection function into the fiber optic end-face cleaner, it is not necessary to connect the fiber optic end-face cleaner to the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument, thus achieving fiber optic end-face cleaning and inspection in one integrated manner, resulting in high fiber optic end-face cleaning efficiency.

[0038] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide an optical module. The optical module includes an optical transceiver assembly, a first optical fiber connector, a high-voltage generation circuit, and an electrode assembly. The optical transceiver assembly is used to transmit or receive optical signals through a first optical fiber in the first optical fiber connector. The high-voltage generation circuit is electrically coupled to the electrode assembly, and the high-voltage generation circuit is used to provide a voltage difference to the electrode assembly. The electrode assembly extends from the high-voltage generation circuit to the vicinity of the end face of the first optical fiber, and the electrode assembly is used for discharge based on the voltage difference.

[0039] In this embodiment, an optical fiber end-face cleaning function is integrated into the optical module. On one hand, before fiber optic connection, the optical module itself can clean the fiber end faces, reducing insertion loss and return loss, and improving signal transmission efficiency. On the other hand, after fiber optic connection, a gap exists between the two connected fibers, which may cause dirt to accumulate on their end faces; the built-in fiber end-face cleaning function of the optical module can clean both fiber end faces, ensuring the system's signal transmission efficiency.

[0040] In one alternative implementation, the high-voltage generating circuit includes a mutually coupled oscillating circuit and a boost circuit, wherein the oscillating circuit is used to generate a pulse voltage signal and the boost circuit is used to amplify the pulse voltage signal.

[0041] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide an information processing device. This information processing device includes a cleaning module, an information processing module, and an optical module. The cleaning module is the fiber optic end-face cleaner described in the first aspect. The information processing module is used to process input and output signals; the optical module is used to realize the mutual conversion and input / output of optical signals and electrical signals; the cleaning module is used to clean the optical port of the optical module and the fiber optic connector to be inserted into the optical port.

[0042] The beneficial effects of the second and third aspects are described in the first aspect and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the fiber optic cleaning pen and fiber optic cleaning box provided in this application;

[0044] Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of a fiber optic end-face cleaner provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0045] Figure 2b is a schematic diagram of the fiber optic end face cleaner and flange / optical port combination provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0046] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a fiber optic end-face cleaner including piezoelectric ceramics provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0047] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a fiber optic end face cleaner including an oscillation circuit and a boost circuit provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0048] Figure 5 is another structural schematic diagram of the fiber optic end face cleaner including an oscillation circuit and a boost circuit provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0049] Figure 6 is a structural schematic diagram of an optical fiber end face cleaner including ventilation slots and ventilation holes provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0050] Figure 7 is a structural schematic diagram of an optical fiber end face cleaner connected to a single row of optical fibers provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 8 is another structural schematic diagram of the fiber optic end face cleaner connected to a single row of optical fibers provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 9 is another structural schematic diagram of the fiber optic end face cleaner connected to a single row of optical fibers provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of a fiber optic end face cleaner connected to multiple rows of optical fibers provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0054] Figure 11 is another structural schematic diagram of an optical fiber end face cleaner connected to multiple rows of optical fibers provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0055] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of a fiber optic end face cleaner including an air pump provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0056] Figure 13 is a structural schematic diagram of a fiber optic end face cleaner including a fiber optic end face inspection instrument adapter port provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0057] Figure 14 is a structural schematic diagram of an optical fiber end-face cleaner with integrated optical fiber end-face detection function provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0058] Figure 15 is a structural schematic diagram of an optical module with integrated fiber end-face cleaning function provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0059] Figure 16 is a schematic diagram of the optical module with integrated fiber end face cleaning function and the connection with the optical fiber provided in the embodiment of this application;

[0060] Figure 17 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the information processing device provided in the embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The embodiments of this application will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will recognize that, with technological advancements and the emergence of new scenarios, the technical solutions provided in the embodiments of this application are equally applicable to similar technical problems.

[0062] The terms "first," "second," etc., used in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms are interchangeable where appropriate; this is merely a way of distinguishing objects with the same attributes in the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, so that a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of units is not necessarily limited to those units, but may include other units not explicitly listed or inherent to those processes, methods, products, or apparatuses. Additionally, "at least one" means one or more, and "more than one" means two or more. "And / or" describes the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A alone, A and B simultaneously, or B alone, where A and B can be singular or plural. The character " / " generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects are in an "or" relationship. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of single or multiple items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can be expressed as: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be single or multiple.

[0063] Fiber optic connectors are devices used to connect optical fibers to each other. They precisely align the two end faces of the fibers to maximize the coupling of light energy from the transmitting fiber to the receiving fiber. However, because fiber optic connectors cannot guarantee complete coupling of light energy from the transmitting fiber to the receiving fiber, they may introduce certain losses into optical communication, such as insertion loss and return loss.

[0064] Before connecting optical fibers, certain improper operations (such as not covering the fiber end face with a dust cap after unplugging it, or touching the fiber end face with hands) can introduce dirt into the fiber end face. Dirt on the fiber end face will cause a sharp deterioration in the insertion loss of the fiber optic connector. Furthermore, dirt on the fiber end face can also cause end face reflections, leading to a sharp decrease in the return loss of the fiber optic connector, and consequently, multipath interference (MPI).

[0065] Therefore, the fiber end face needs to be cleaned before fiber optic connection. Currently, cleaning tools such as cleaning pens and cleaning boxes (as shown in Figure 1) are commonly used to clean the fiber end face. The cleaning pen and cleaning box contain cleaning cloths or cleaning paper, which are used to wipe the fiber end face to achieve cleaning.

[0066] Wiping as a cleaning method has the following drawbacks:

[0067] 1. Low efficiency. It usually takes about 3 wipes to clean it properly.

[0068] 2. High cleaning costs. Cleaning cloths and paper are disposable consumables, and the lifespan of a single cleaning tool is limited. For example, a cleaning pen has a lifespan of approximately 300 cleanings, and a single pen costs around 50 RMB.

[0069] 3. Damage to the fiber end face. Since most dust on the fiber end face consists of hard particles such as SiO2 / CaCO3, wiping can easily scratch the fiber end face, causing permanent damage and resulting in significant insertion loss.

[0070] 4. Not suitable for outdoor use. Cleaning paper and cloths need to be kept clean, making them inconvenient to carry and use, and especially unsuitable for harsh environments such as outdoors.

[0071] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, embodiments of this application provide an optical fiber end-face cleaner, an optical module, and a communication device. Cleaning the optical fiber end-face via discharge avoids damage caused by friction, improves cleaning efficiency, and reduces cleaning costs.

[0072] Figure 2a is a schematic diagram of an optical fiber end-face cleaner provided in an embodiment of this application. As shown in Figure 2a, the optical fiber end-face cleaner 2000 includes a discharge assembly 2100 and an adapter 2200.

[0073] The discharge assembly 2100 is used for discharge, and the adapter 2200 is used to adapt to the flange or optical port, thereby limiting the discharge location to the vicinity of the fiber end face inside the flange or optical port.

[0074] Specifically, the discharge assembly 2100 includes a trigger 2110, a high-voltage generating circuit 2120, and an electrode group 2130. The trigger 2110 enables the high-voltage generating circuit 2120. The high-voltage generating circuit 2120 is electrically coupled to the electrode group 2130 and provides a voltage difference to the electrode group 2130.

[0075] Optionally, the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 can transmit alternating current. In the enabled state, the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 can provide 1kV-100kV pulsed alternating current to the electrode group 2130.

[0076] Adapter 2200 includes a housing 2210 and a contact terminal 2220. The housing 2210 is for insertion into a flange or optical port. As shown in Figure 2b, the flange and optical port include fiber optic connectors, which contain optical fibers. The contact terminal 2220 is for contacting the fiber optic connector within the flange or optical port. The contact terminal 2220, which contacts the fiber optic connector, is located near the fiber optic port of the flange or fiber optic connector.

[0077] A discharge groove 2221 is formed on the contact end 2220, and the electrode assembly 2130 extends from inside the adapter 2200 into the discharge groove 2221. Since the contact end 2220 is located near the fiber optic port of the flange or fiber optic connector, the end of the electrode assembly 2130 extends into the discharge groove 2221 of the contact end 2220. That is, the end of the electrode assembly 2130 is located near the fiber end face. The electrode assembly 2130 is used to clean the fiber end face by discharging based on the voltage difference provided by the high voltage generation circuit 2120.

[0078] The functions of the discharge groove 2221 include: 1. limiting the position of the electrode group 2130 and ensuring that the electrode group 2130 is located near the end face of the optical fiber; 2. the adapter body is made of insulating material, and the discharge groove can provide an insulating cavity for the electrode group 2130, thereby limiting the arc generation area and ensuring that the arc passes through the end face of the optical fiber.

[0079] In this embodiment, the adapter 2200 restricts the end of the electrode assembly 2130 to the vicinity of the optical fiber end face, and the discharge assembly 2100 discharges (i.e. generates an electric arc) at the end of the electrode assembly 2130, thereby achieving discharge near the optical fiber end face. After the electrode assembly 2130 discharges, it generates plasma near the optical fiber end face. The plasma reacts with the dirt on the optical fiber end face, turning the dirt into small particles that are carried into the air, thus cleaning the optical fiber end face.

[0080] Since the plasma only reacts with contaminants on the fiber end face and not with the fiber end face itself, this method will not damage the fiber end face. Furthermore, this structure uses a discharge cleaning principle, and the discharge component 2100 used for discharge is reusable, has a long service life, and reduces costs. Moreover, this structure has low environmental requirements; even in harsh environments (such as outdoor environments with high dust and humidity), it does not affect the cleaning effect of the discharge component 2100 on the fiber end face, making it suitable for various harsh environments and a wide range of applications.

[0081] In the embodiment shown in FIG2a, trigger 2110 is used to enable high voltage generating circuit 2120, thereby generating high voltage and triggering electrode group 2130 to discharge. Trigger 2110 may be the firing button 2111 shown in FIG3 or the control circuit 2112 shown in FIG4, and this application is not limited thereto.

[0082] In this embodiment, the fiber optic end face cleaner 2000 can be improved based on different structures of the high voltage generating circuit 2110, the positional relationship between the ventilation slot and the electrode group 2130, whether it includes an air pump, and whether it includes an end face detection function, etc., which will be described in detail below.

[0083] I. Different structures of the high voltage generating circuit 2110.

[0084] In this embodiment, the high-voltage generating circuit 2110 in the discharge component 2100 can have different structural designs, such as piezoelectric ceramics, oscillation circuits, boost circuits, etc., which will be described in detail below:

[0085] As shown in Figure 3, in one implementation, the discharge component 2100 further includes a firing structure 2140, and the high voltage generating circuit 2120 includes a piezoelectric ceramic 2121.

[0086] In this embodiment, the trigger 2110 is the firing button 2111 shown in FIG. 3. Optionally, the firing structure 2140 can be a spring, a striking contact, etc., which is not limited in this application. The firing structure 2140 is used to store force and strike the piezoelectric ceramic 2121 when pushed by the firing button 2110. The two ends of the piezoelectric ceramic 2121 can be connected to the two ends of the electrode assembly 2130 through wires.

[0087] Piezoelectric ceramic 2121 is a functional material that exhibits the "piezoelectric effect". When piezoelectric ceramic 2121 is struck by the striking structure 2140, its positive and negative charge centers separate, resulting in the accumulation of positive and negative charges on the two surfaces to form a potential difference, thereby providing a voltage difference to the two ends of the electrode assembly 2130.

[0088] In this embodiment, the structure of the firing button 2110 + firing structure 2140 + piezoelectric ceramic 2121 is a commonly used structure in lighters, which has advantages such as simple structure, stability, and low cost. This structure provides a voltage difference to the electrode assembly 2130, enabling convenient and efficient discharge, while also being low in cost and structurally stable.

[0089] As shown in Figure 4, in one implementation, the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 includes a mutually coupled oscillation circuit 2122 and a boost circuit 2123. The oscillation circuit 2122 is used to generate a pulse voltage signal, and the boost circuit 2123 is used to amplify the pulse voltage signal. The high-voltage generating circuit 2120 also includes a power supply 2124.

[0090] The power supply 2124 is electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123. Optionally, the power supply 2124 can be a battery. The power supply 2124 is used to supply power to the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123 when triggered by the trigger button 2110.

[0091] In this embodiment, the trigger 2110 is the control circuit 2112 shown in FIG4. The control circuit 2112 can receive wireless control signals, wired control signals or manual trigger signals, and enable the high voltage generating circuit 2120 according to the wireless control signals, wired control signals or manual trigger signals, thereby generating a high voltage and triggering the electrode group 2130 to discharge.

[0092] Optionally, the control circuit 2112 may include a wireless antenna circuit and a digital circuit switch or an analog circuit switch. The wireless antenna circuit can receive wireless control signals and trigger the digital circuit switch or analog circuit switch according to the wireless control signals, thereby enabling the high-voltage generating circuit 2120.

[0093] Digital circuit switches are triggered by high and low levels and may include microcontrollers, local control units (LCUs), logic chips, etc.; analog circuit switches may include latches, flip-flops, etc.

[0094] Optionally, the control circuit 2112 may include a wired control circuit and a digital circuit switch or an analog circuit switch. The wired control circuit can receive a wired control signal and trigger the digital circuit switch or analog circuit switch according to the wired control signal, thereby enabling the high-voltage generating circuit 2120.

[0095] Optionally, the control circuit 2112 may include a mechanical switch, a manual switch, etc. The operator can enable the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 by closing the mechanical switch or flipping the manual switch.

[0096] In this embodiment, the power supply 2124 can provide continuous power. The trigger 2110 can be a firing button 2111 or a control circuit 2112. If the firing button 2111 is pressed and held, it can continuously trigger the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123; the control circuit 2112 can also continuously trigger the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123. Based on the continuous power supply from the power supply 2124, the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123 can provide a continuous voltage difference to the electrode group 2130, enabling multiple discharges and thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the optical fiber end face.

[0097] Optionally, power supply 2124 can be replaced with a power interface. As shown in Figure 5, the high-voltage generation circuit 2120 includes a mutually coupled oscillation circuit 2122 and a boost circuit 2123. The oscillation circuit 2122 is used to generate pulse voltage signals, and the boost circuit 2123 is used to amplify the pulse voltage signals. The high-voltage generation circuit 2120 also includes a power interface 2125.

[0098] The power interface 2125 is electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123. Optionally, the power interface 2125 can be a universal serial bus (USB) interface. The power interface 2125 is used to connect to a DC or AC power source and, under the triggering of the flip-flop 2110, supplies power to the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123.

[0099] In this embodiment, the power interface 2125 can be connected to a regulated power supply or a constant current power supply for continuous power supply. The trigger 2110 can be a firing button 2111 or a control circuit 2112. If the firing button 2111 is pressed and held, it can continuously trigger the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123; the control circuit 2112 can also continuously trigger the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123. Based on the continuous power supply from the power interface 2125, the oscillation circuit 2122 and the boost circuit 2123 can provide a continuous voltage difference to the electrode group 2130, enabling multiple discharges and thus improving the cleaning efficiency of the optical fiber end face.

[0100] In this embodiment, the plasma generated after the electrode assembly 2130 discharges reacts with the dirt on the fiber end face to generate small particles. To facilitate the removal of these small particles from the fiber end face, this embodiment also includes ventilation slots and ventilation holes.

[0101] II. Positional Relationship between Ventilation Slot 2222 and Electrode Group 2130

[0102] As shown in Figure 6, a ventilation slot 2222 is also provided on the contact end 2220, and the adapter 2200 also includes a ventilation hole 2230 communicating with the ventilation slot 2222. The ventilation slot 2222 communicates with the discharge slot 2221 on the contact end 2220. Optionally, the ventilation slot 2222 can be as shown in Figure B of Figure 6, extending through the left and right sides of the contact end 2220.

[0103] After the electrode assembly 2130 discharges in the discharge tank 2221, the plasma generated reacts with the dirt on the fiber end face to form small particles. These particles can then drift away along the extension direction of the ventilation slot 2220. The ventilation hole 2230 is connected to the ventilation slot 2222 to allow air to flow between them, ensuring air circulation within the ventilation slot 2222.

[0104] In this embodiment, the ventilation slots 2222 and ventilation holes 2230 enable small particles generated by dirt on the fiber end face to leave the fiber end face in a timely manner, ensuring the cleanliness of the fiber end face.

[0105] The structure shown in Figure 6 is applicable to single-core flange / optical port connectors such as LC / FC / SC / ST / E2000, meaning the flange / optical port connector contains only one fiber. The structure shown in Figure 6 can also be used in multi-core connectors, such as multi-fiber push-on (MPO) connectors.

[0106] For multi-core connectors, embodiments of this application also provide the following contact end 2220 structure:

[0107] 2.1 The case of a single row of optical fibers.

[0108] As shown in Figures C and D of Figure 7, the fiber optic connector includes a single row of optical fibers and two limiting pins on both sides of the optical fibers. To mate with this fiber optic connector, the adapter 2200 provided in this embodiment of the application, as shown in Figures A and B of Figure 7, also includes two limiting holes 2240.

[0109] The limiting holes 2240 are located on both sides of the discharge tank 2221 and on both sides of the electrode assembly 2130. The limiting holes 2240 are used to accommodate the limiting pins of the fiber optic connectors of the flange / optical port.

[0110] The limiting pin is usually made of metal. In order to prevent the discharge between the electrode group 2130 and the limiting pin from weakening the discharge effect between the electrode group 2130, the distance between the electrodes in the electrode group 2130 can be reduced.

[0111] As shown in Figure 8, the electrode assembly 2130 includes three electrodes, all of which are located within the discharge tank 2221. The three electrodes are arranged side by side, with the middle electrode located both in the discharge tank 2221 and the ventilation slot 2222. The ventilation hole 2230 can be located above or below the middle electrode (in the discharge tank 2221), or it can be located to the left or right of the middle electrode (in the ventilation slot 2222).

[0112] In this configuration, the two outermost electrodes are of the same polarity, while the middle electrode is of a different polarity. For example, as shown in Figure 8B, the two outermost electrodes are positive electrodes, and the middle electrode is a negative electrode. Optionally, the outermost electrodes can be negative electrodes, and the middle electrode can be a positive electrode; this application does not limit this choice.

[0113] In this embodiment, by increasing the number of electrodes in the electrode group 2130, the distance between the electrodes is reduced, thereby ensuring that the discharge occurs between multiple electrodes in the electrode group 2130. An electric arc is generated between the middle electrode and the two side electrodes. The electric arc will definitely pass through the middle electrode, thereby ensuring that the electric arc passes through the end face of all optical fibers and ensuring the cleaning effect of the optical fiber end face.

[0114] Optionally, a limiting pin can be used for discharge. As shown in Figure 9, the discharge groove 2221 extends to the limiting hole 2240. The electrode group 2130 includes three electrodes, all of which are located within the discharge groove. The three electrodes are arranged side by side, with the middle electrode located both in the discharge groove 2221 and the ventilation groove 2222. The ventilation hole 2230 can be located above or below the middle electrode (in the discharge groove 2221), or it can be located to the left or right of the middle electrode (in the ventilation groove 2222).

[0115] Of the three electrodes in electrode assembly 2130, the two edge electrodes (the upper and lower electrodes in Figure B of FIG9) extend into the limiting hole 2240. The limiting hole 2240 is used to insert the limiting pin of the fiber optic connector of the flange / optical port. After the limiting pin is inserted into the limiting hole 2240, it is in communication with the electrode in the limiting hole 2240.

[0116] In this configuration, the two outermost electrodes are of the same polarity, while the middle electrode is of a different polarity. For example, as shown in Figure 9B, the two outermost electrodes are positive electrodes, and the middle electrode is a negative electrode. Optionally, the outermost electrodes can be negative electrodes, and the middle electrode can be a positive electrode; this application does not limit this choice.

[0117] In this embodiment, some electrodes of the electrode assembly 2130 are in communication with the limiting pins. An electric arc is generated between the middle electrode and the limiting pins on both sides. The electric arc will definitely pass through the middle electrode, thereby ensuring that the electric arc passes through the end faces of all optical fibers and guaranteeing the cleanliness of the optical fiber end faces. Moreover, this structure does not require consideration of the avoidance between the edge electrodes of the electrode assembly 2130 and the limiting hole 2240, making the structure simpler, easier to manufacture, and allowing for a smaller size.

[0118] 2.2. Cases with multiple rows of optical fibers.

[0119] As shown in Figures C and D of Figure 10, the fiber optic connector includes multiple rows of optical fibers, with two limiting pins on both sides of the optical fibers. To mate with this fiber optic connector, the adapter 2200 provided in this embodiment of the application, as shown in Figures A and B of Figure 7, includes two discharge grooves 2221 arranged side-by-side between the two limiting holes 2240.

[0120] Both discharge slots 2221 include multiple electrodes from the electrode group 2130. The electrodes within the same discharge slot 2210 have the same polarity to ensure that discharge occurs between the two discharge slots 2221. Furthermore, the electrodes are recessed within the discharge slots 2221 to prevent discharge between the electrodes and the limiting pin, thus controlling the discharge to occur near the fiber end face.

[0121] The ventilation hole 2230 is connected to the ventilation slot 2222 and to the two limiting holes 2240.

[0122] In this embodiment, multiple discharge grooves 2221 are provided on both sides of the optical fiber, and the electrodes in the same discharge groove 2221 have the same polarity. This ensures that the discharge occurs between the two discharge grooves 2221, ensuring that the area where the electric arc is generated covers all the end faces of the optical fiber, thus ensuring the cleaning effect of the optical fiber end faces.

[0123] It is worth noting that Figure 10 uses two discharge slots 2221 as an example to illustrate the structure of the adapter 2200 with multiple discharge slots 2221, but this does not limit the number of discharge slots 2221 in the adapter 2200. There can also be three or more discharge slots 2221, as long as the polarity of the electrodes in at least two discharge slots 2221 is opposite.

[0124] It is worth noting that Figure 10 illustrates the structure of the fiber end-face cleaner 2000 corresponding to multiple fiber rows using a two-row fiber example. In reality, the number of fiber rows is not limited; the fiber can have three or more rows. The same applies to multiple fiber rows in subsequent embodiments, and will not be elaborated further.

[0125] Optionally, based on the structure shown in Figure 10, three electrodes can be arranged in each of the two discharge slots 2221. After the adapter 2200 is connected to the fiber optic connector of the flange / optical port, the positions of the two discharge slots 2221 correspond to the positions of the two rows of optical fibers. This ensures that in a single discharge slot 2221, the two electrodes at the edge have the same polarity, while the electrode in the middle has the other polarity, thus causing the discharge to occur between the middle electrode and the edge electrode of the single discharge slot 2221. For the arrangement of the electrodes and the position of the ventilation holes 2230 in a single discharge slot 2221, please refer to the description of the embodiment shown in Figure 8, which will not be repeated here.

[0126] Optionally, if the fiber optic connector includes n rows of optical fibers, then n discharge slots 2221 can be correspondingly provided on the adapter 2200, with each of the n discharge slots 2221 corresponding to a position in one of the n rows of optical fibers. Any one of the n discharge slots 2221 is used to discharge the corresponding row of optical fibers, thereby cleaning the fiber end face of that row of optical fibers.

[0127] In this embodiment of the application, there are several rows of optical fibers, and a corresponding number of discharge slots 2221 are set. The electrode in a single discharge slot 2221 is responsible for discharging the corresponding row of optical fibers, which can ensure that each row of optical fibers is covered within the arc generation area, thus ensuring the cleaning effect on the end faces of multiple rows of optical fibers.

[0128] Optionally, a large discharge slot 2221 can be provided on the adapter 2200 as shown in Figure 11. The discharge slot 2221 is located between the two limiting holes 2240, and the ventilation hole 2230 is connected to the discharge slot 2221.

[0129] In the discharge tank 2221, on both sides of the ventilation hole 2230, there is a row of electrodes of the electrode group 2130. After the adapter 2200 is connected to the fiber optic connector of the flange / optical port, the two rows of electrodes are located on both sides of the multi-row optical fiber, or at the edge of the multi-row optical fiber.

[0130] In this design, the electrodes in the same row of discharge slots 2210 within the ventilation holes 2230 have the same polarity to ensure that discharge occurs between the two rows of electrodes. Furthermore, the electrodes are recessed within the discharge slots 2221 to prevent discharge between the electrodes and the limiting pins, thus controlling the discharge to occur near the fiber end face.

[0131] In this embodiment, multiple rows of electrodes are arranged on both sides of the optical fiber, and the polarity of the same row of electrodes is the same. This ensures that the discharge occurs between the two rows of electrodes, and ensures that the area where the electric arc is generated covers all the end faces of the optical fiber, thus ensuring the cleaning effect of the optical fiber end faces.

[0132] The above describes the structural design of adapter 2200. The ventilation slots 2222 and ventilation holes 2230 on adapter 2200 can be used in conjunction with an air pump so that small particles of dirt can be blown away.

[0133] III. The structure includes an air pump.

[0134] As shown in Figure 12, an air pump 2300 is also included between the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 and the adapter 2200. The air pump 2300 is connected to the ventilation hole 2230 of the adapter 2200, and the air pump 2300 is used to blow air into the ventilation hole 2230 when triggered by the trigger 2110.

[0135] Optionally, the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 and the electrode group 2130 can be connected by a wire that crosses the air pump 2300.

[0136] In this embodiment, air is blown into the ventilation hole 2230 by the air pump 2300, resulting in a strong airflow between the ventilation hole 2230 and the ventilation slot 2222. This airflow can remove small particles generated by dirt on the fiber end face, thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the fiber end face.

[0137] IV. Includes end face detection function.

[0138] In this embodiment, the end-face cleaning and end-face detection functions can also be integrated into the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000.

[0139] 4.1. The end face cleaning and end face inspection are separate structures.

[0140] Figure 13 shows another implementation of the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000 in this invention. The fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000 also includes a fiber optic end-face cleaner adapter port 2400, which is used for interface adaptation with a fiber optic end-face cleaner.

[0141] In the discharge assembly 2100 of the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000, the high-voltage generation circuit 2120 is located outside the space between the fiber optic end-face cleaner adapter port 2400 and the adapter 2200. After the adapter 2200 is connected to the fiber optic connector of the flange / optical port, and after the fiber optic end-face cleaner adapter port 2400 is connected to the fiber optic end-face detector, the fiber optic end-face detector can detect the condition of the fiber end face inside the fiber optic connector through the space between the fiber optic end-face cleaner adapter port 2400 and the adapter 2200, thereby determining whether the cleaning is in place.

[0142] In this structure, in order to prevent the ventilation hole 2230 from blocking the field of view of the fiber optic end face cleaner, the aperture of the ventilation hole 2230 can be increased so that the fiber optic end face inspector can obtain a complete image of the fiber optic end face.

[0143] It is worth noting that in the fiber optic end face cleaner 2000, the space between the fiber optic end face inspection adapter port 2400 and the ventilation hole 2230 is the field of view of the fiber optic end face inspection instrument, and should be a cavity or filled with a highly transparent medium as shown in Figure 13.

[0144] In this embodiment, the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2200 is connected to the fiber optic end-face inspector via the fiber optic end-face inspector adapter port 2400. After the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2200 is connected to the fiber optic connector on the flange / optical port, it can both perform discharge cleaning on the fiber optic end face and provide a detection space for the fiber optic end-face inspector, thus integrating fiber optic end-face cleaning and detection functions. By detecting the fiber optic end face, the cleaning effect is ensured (discharge cleaning can be performed again if cleaning is incomplete), thereby improving the cleaning efficiency of the fiber optic end face.

[0145] 4.2 Integrated structure for end face cleaning and end face inspection.

[0146] Optionally, the fiber optic end-face inspection device can be directly integrated into the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000. As shown in Figure 14, the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000 may also include a lens group 2500, a detector 2600, and a display screen 2700.

[0147] The lens assembly 2500 is connected to the adapter, and the detector 2600 is located on the side of the lens assembly 2500 away from the adapter 2200. The lens assembly includes a lens, a focusing system, etc., and is used to image the fiber end face onto the detector 2600. The detector 2600 may include photosensitive devices such as a charge-coupled device (CCD) and a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor, and is used to detect the image of the fiber end face.

[0148] In this structure, in order to prevent the ventilation hole 2230 from blocking the field of view of the detector 2600, the aperture of the ventilation hole 2230 can be increased so that the detector 2600 can obtain a complete image of the fiber end face.

[0149] It is worth noting that in the fiber optic end face cleaner 2000, the space between the detector 2600 and the ventilation hole 2230, which is the field of view of the detector 2600, should be a cavity or filled with a highly transparent medium, as shown in Figure 14.

[0150] Optionally, the display screen 2700 can also be replaced by a wired or wireless signal transmission unit, which is used to transmit the image of the fiber optic end face detected by the detector 2600. In one example, the signal transmission unit is an antenna, and the user end (such as a computer, mobile phone, etc.) can obtain the image of the fiber optic end face detected by the detector 2600 by receiving the signal from the antenna, and determine whether the cleaning is in place.

[0151] In this embodiment, the lens group 2500, detector 2600, and display screen 2700 are used to realize the detection function of the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument. By integrating the end-face inspection function into the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000, it is not necessary to connect the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000 to the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument. This allows for integrated fiber optic end-face cleaning and inspection, resulting in high fiber optic end-face cleaning efficiency.

[0152] Based on the principle of discharge cleaning, this application embodiment also provides an optical module. As shown in FIG15, the optical module 1500 includes an optical transceiver assembly 1510, a first optical fiber connector 1520, a high voltage generation circuit 2120, and an electrode group 2130.

[0153] The optical transceiver assembly 1510 is used to receive or transmit optical signals through the first optical fiber 1521 in the first optical fiber connector 1520. In Figure 15, the first optical fiber connector 1520 includes five first optical fibers 1521. In fact, this application embodiment does not limit the number of first optical fibers 1521 on the first optical fiber connector 1520; the number of first optical fibers 1521 can be 1-4, 6, or more, and this application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0154] The high-voltage generating circuit 2120 is electrically coupled to the electrode group 2130, and the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 is used to provide a voltage difference to the electrode group 2130. The electrode group 2130 extends from the high-voltage generating circuit 2120 to the vicinity of the end face of the first optical fiber 1521, and the electrode group 2130 is used for discharge based on the voltage difference.

[0155] The optical module 1500 can clean the end face of the first optical fiber 1521 when it is not connected to other optical fibers, and it can also clean the end faces of the two optical fibers after the first optical fiber 1521 is connected to other optical fibers.

[0156] As shown in Figure 16, after the second fiber optic connector is inserted into the optical port of the optical module 1500, the first fiber optic cable 1521 on the optical module 1500 is connected to the second fiber optic cable on the second fiber optic connector. Since the electrode assembly 2130 extends to the vicinity of the end face of the first fiber optic cable 1521, after the fiber optic connection, the electrode assembly 2130 is also located near the end face of the second fiber optic cable.

[0157] The high-voltage generating circuit 2120 can be periodically turned on, thereby periodically cleaning the end faces of the first optical fiber 1521 and the second optical fiber through the electrode group 2130. Optionally, when the system insertion loss is large, the end faces of the first optical fiber 1521 and the second optical fiber can also be cleaned by discharging through the electrode group 2130.

[0158] In this embodiment, an optical fiber end-face cleaning function is integrated into the optical module 1500. On one hand, before optical fiber connection, the optical module 1500 itself can clean the optical fiber end faces, reducing insertion loss and return loss, and improving signal transmission efficiency. On the other hand, after optical fiber connection, a certain gap exists between the two connected fibers, which may cause dirt to accumulate on both fiber end faces; the optical module 1500's built-in optical fiber end-face cleaning function can clean both fiber end faces, ensuring the system's signal transmission efficiency.

[0159] Optionally, the high voltage generating circuit 2120 includes a mutually coupled oscillation circuit and a boost circuit, wherein the oscillation circuit is used to generate a pulse voltage signal and the boost circuit is used to amplify the pulse voltage signal.

[0160] This application also provides an information processing device. As shown in FIG17, the communication device includes a cleaning module, an information processing module, and an optical module. The cleaning module is the fiber optic end-face cleaner 2000 described in any of the embodiments in FIG2a to FIG14. The information processing module is used to process the input and output signals. The optical module is used to realize the mutual conversion between optical signals and electrical signals and the input and output. The cleaning module is used to clean the optical port of the optical module and the fiber optic connector to be inserted into the optical port.

[0161] Information processing equipment includes servers, switches, computers, routers, optical transmission equipment, etc.

[0162] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0163] In the several embodiments provided in this application, it should be understood that the disclosed systems, apparatuses, and methods can be implemented in other ways. For example, the apparatus embodiments described above are merely illustrative; for instance, the division of units is only a logical functional division, and in actual implementation, there may be other division methods. For example, multiple units or components may be combined or integrated into another system, or some features may be ignored or not executed. Furthermore, the coupling or direct coupling or communication connection shown or discussed may be an indirect coupling or communication connection between apparatuses or units through some interfaces, and may be electrical, mechanical, or other forms.

[0164] The units described as separate components may or may not be physically separate. The components shown as units may or may not be physical units; that is, they may be located in one place or distributed across multiple network units. Some or all of the units can be selected to achieve the purpose of this embodiment according to actual needs.

[0165] Furthermore, the functional units in the various embodiments of this application can be integrated into one processing unit, or each unit can exist physically separately, or two or more units can be integrated into one unit. The integrated unit can be implemented in hardware or as a software functional unit.

[0166] If the integrated unit is implemented as a software functional unit and sold or used as an independent product, it can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. Based on this understanding, the technical solution of this application, in essence, or the part that contributes to the prior art, or all or part of the technical solution, can be embodied in the form of a software product. This computer software product is stored in a storage medium and includes several instructions to cause a computer device (which may be a personal computer, server, or network device, etc.) to execute all or part of the steps of the methods described in the various embodiments of this application. The aforementioned storage medium includes various media capable of storing program code, such as USB flash drives, portable hard drives, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), magnetic disks, or optical disks.

Claims

1. An optical fiber end face cleaner characterized by, Includes discharge components and adapters; The discharge assembly includes a trigger, a high-voltage generating circuit, and an electrode group. The trigger enables the high-voltage generating circuit, which is electrically coupled to the electrode group to provide a voltage difference to the electrode group. The voltage of the high-voltage generating circuit is not less than 1000V. The adapter includes a housing and a contact end, the housing being used to insert into a flange or optical port, and the contact end being used to contact an optical fiber connector inside the flange or optical port; A discharge groove is provided on the contact end, and the electrode group extends from the adapter to the discharge groove. The electrode group is used for discharging based on the voltage difference.

2. The cleaner according to claim 1, wherein The trigger includes a firing button, which enables the high-voltage generating circuit when pressed.

3. The cleaner of claim 2, wherein, The discharge assembly further includes a firing structure, and the circuit includes piezoelectric ceramic. The firing mechanism is used to store force and strike the piezoelectric ceramic when the firing button is pushed. The piezoelectric ceramic is used to provide a voltage difference to the electrode assembly when struck by the firing structure.

4. The cleaner of claim 1, wherein The trigger includes a control circuit, which is used to receive a wireless control signal, a wired control signal, or a manual trigger signal, and to enable the high-voltage generating circuit according to the wireless control signal, the wired control signal, or the manual trigger signal.

5. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1, 2 or 4, characterized by, The high-voltage generating circuit includes a mutually coupled oscillation circuit and a boost circuit. The oscillation circuit is used to generate a pulse voltage signal, and the boost circuit is used to amplify the pulse voltage signal.

6. The cleaner of claim 5, wherein The high-voltage generating circuit also includes a power interface or power supply, the power interface being electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit, and the power supply being electrically coupled to the oscillation circuit and the boost circuit.

7. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein The contact end is also provided with a ventilation slot, and the adapter also includes a ventilation hole communicating with the ventilation slot, and the ventilation slot is communicating with the discharge slot.

8. The cleaner of claim 7, wherein, It also includes an air pump connected to a vent in the adapter, the air pump being used to blow air into the vent.

9. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by, It also includes multiple limiting holes for accommodating limiting pins on the fiber optic connector, and the multiple limiting holes are located on both sides of the discharge groove.

10. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by, The electrode group includes at least one pair of positive and negative electrode groups, wherein the positive and negative electrode groups include a positive electrode and a negative electrode; The positive electrode and the negative electrode in a pair of positive and negative electrode groups extend from the adapter to both ends of the same discharge tank.

11. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein The electrode group includes at least one three-electrode group, wherein the three-electrode group includes two electrodes of a first polarity and one electrode of a second polarity; The two electrodes of the first polarity extend from the adapter to both ends of the discharge tank, respectively; One electrode of the second polarity extends from within the adapter to the center of the discharge tank.

12. The cleaner of claim 11, wherein, The discharge tank is connected to the limiting hole, and the two electrodes of the first polarity extend from the adapter into the two limiting holes respectively.

13. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by, The adapter includes a plurality of discharge slots, and each of the plurality of discharge slots includes a plurality of electrodes of the same polarity in the electrode group; In the plurality of discharge cells, at least two of the discharge cells have electrodes with opposite polarities.

14. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized by, The discharge cell includes multiple rows of electrodes from the electrode group; In the multiple rows of electrodes, the electrodes in the same row have the same polarity; In the multiple rows of electrodes, at least two rows of electrodes have opposite polarities.

15. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein It also includes an adapter port for fiber optic end-face inspection instruments; The circuit is located outside the space between the fiber optic end-face detector adapter port and the adapter; The fiber optic end-face inspection adapter port is used to connect to the fiber optic end-face inspection instrument.

16. The cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein It also includes a lens assembly, a detector, and a display screen; The lens assembly is connected to the adapter, and the detector is located on the side of the lens assembly away from the adapter; The lens group is used to image the fiber end face on the fiber connector onto the detector, and the detector is used to detect the fiber end face. The display screen is used to display the image of the fiber end face obtained by the detector.

17. An optical module characterized by comprising: It includes an optical transceiver assembly, a first optical fiber connector, a high voltage generating circuit, and an electrode assembly. The optical transceiver assembly is used to transmit or receive optical signals through the first optical fiber in the first optical fiber connector. The high-voltage generating circuit is electrically coupled to the electrode group, and the high-voltage generating circuit is used to provide a voltage difference to the electrode group; The electrode assembly extends from the high-voltage generating circuit to near the end face of the first optical fiber, and the electrode assembly is used for discharge based on the voltage difference.

18. An information processing apparatus, comprising: It includes a cleaning module, an information processing module, and an optical module, wherein the cleaning module is the fiber optic end-face cleaner according to any one of claims 1 to 14; The information processing module is used to process the input and output signals. The optical module is used to realize the mutual conversion and input / output of optical signals and electrical signals; The cleaning module is used to clean the optical port of the optical module and the fiber optic connector to be inserted into the optical port.

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