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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 2004
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 flexible cable of the present invention provides a 90-degree transition between an optical signal input at a communications chassis bulkhead and an interior board within the communications chassis. The packaging architecture system comprises a forward vertical carrier having an optical converter, a paddle card, a flexible cable operably connected between the forward vertical carrier and the paddle card, and a rearward horizontal I/O block operably connected to the paddle card, the rearward horizontal I/O block oriented about 90 degrees from the forward vertical carrier. The multiple array transceiver makes the 90-degree transition within a narrow gap established by industry and manufacturer standards. The multiple array transceiver further provides cooling through a heat sink.