Direct opto-mechanical connection for pluggable optical transceivers

Abstract

Pluggable optical transceiver modules are described herein that are specifically configured to preclude use of fiber jumpers inside of the module. The pluggable optical transceiver modules include an on-board application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), optical transceiver, and an optical socket allowing a fiber to connect to the optical transceiver. Pluggable optical transceiver modules implement an opto-mechanical interface between an external fiber cable (attached to the pluggable optical transceiver module) and the optical transceiver in manner that does not require the fiber jumper, while ensuring tight alignment tolerances. In some embodiments, optical transceiver modules are designed to achieve a direct opt-mechanical coupling between the external fiber cable and on-board opto-electrical components (e.g., optical transceiver). For example, an adaptor is distinctly designed, directly connecting an external cable to the optical socket (eliminating the use of fiber jumper and faceplate connector in the module). In some embodiments, a rigid body opto-mechanical interface is used.