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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2001
Johnny R. Brezina, Austin, TX (US);
Brian M. Kerrigan, Austin, TX (US);
Gerald D. Malagrino, Jr., Rochester, MN (US);
James R. Moon, Oronoco, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
The packaging architecture for a multiple array transceiver using a winged flexible cable for optimal wiring of the present invention provides a 90-degree transition between an optical signal input/output at a communication chassis bulkhead, and provides an attachment to a heat spreader for use in wiring electrical components to the flexible cable. The packaging architecture system comprises a forward vertical carrier having an optical converter, a rearward horizontal I/O block oriented about 90 degrees from the forward vertical carrier, a heat spreader, and a flexible cable attached to the sides of the heat spreader. The multiple array transceiver makes the 90-degree transition within a narrow gap established by industry and manufacturing standards. The multiple array transceiver also provides cooling to the internal electronics through a heat sink that is attached to the heat spreader which concurrently mounts and locates the transceiver to a common host board.