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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 23, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 05, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
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);
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/36 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/36 ;
Abstract
An optical fiber link module adapted to receive a fiber optic cable. The optical fiber link module comprises a multiple array lens and a female connector. The female connector is disposed around the multiple array lens, and has an internal cavity. An electromagnetic shield is disposed in the internal cavity, and has a single central aperture sized to permit communication by the multiple array lens through the central aperture.