Optical Fiber Shuffle Redistributes Fibers to Reduce Signal Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Data centers face high signal losses and require numerous connectors and parts to establish communication connections between switches, leading to increased costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
An optical fiber shuffle system with a protective shell and crossover optical cables, where optical fiber units from first cable units are redistributed into second cable units, directly connecting to optical modules without intermediate switching, reducing signal loss and part requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple switches with connectors, chassis, and panels are used to establish communication connections, then communication connectivity is achieved, but signal loss increases and system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The optical fiber cable is divided into multiple cable units, each containing a specific number of optical fiber units. This segmentation allows for organized redistribution of fibers while maintaining direct connections, reducing the need for intermediate connectors and panels that cause signal loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member acts as an intermediary structure that receives optical fiber units from first cable units and redistributes them to second cable units. This intermediary mechanism enables direct fiber-to-fiber connections without requiring traditional intermediate switching equipment, thereby reducing signal loss.
2Reliability
If multiple switches with connectors, chassis, and panels are used to establish communication connections, then communication connectivity is achieved, but the number of required parts and complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple cable units are merged into a single support member structure, where fibers from multiple first cable units are redistributed and connected to multiple second cable units. This merging eliminates the need for separate connectors, chassis, and panels for each connection, significantly reducing the total number of parts and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The support member serves multiple functions simultaneously: it receives optical fiber units from multiple first cable units, redistributes them according to a specific pattern, and connects them to multiple second cable units. This multi-functional design replaces multiple specialized components (connectors, panels, chassis), reducing overall system complexity.
3Reliability
If traditional switching infrastructure is used, then communication connections are established, but manufacturing costs and transmission power requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the intermediate switching equipment from the communication connection path. By implementing direct fiber-to-fiber connections through the support member, the system removes the need for expensive switching infrastructure, thereby reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining communication connectivity.
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AI summary
An optical fiber shuffle includes a protective shell and a number of crossover optical cables. The protective shell supports and fixes the crossover optical cables. Each of the crossover optical cables includes a support member, a number of first optical cable units, and a number of second optical cable units. The support member is coupled to the number of first optical cable units and the number of second optical cable units. Each of the first optical cable units includes a number of optical fiber units. The optical fiber units extend into the support member, are sequentially redistributed in the support member, and enter into corresponding second optical cable units. Ends of the first optical cable units facing away from the support member and ends of the second optical cable units facing away from the support member are coupled to a corresponding optical module.