公开(公告)号：US10454579B1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-22

申请号：US15152397

申请日：2016-05-11

Applicant: ZEPHYR PHOTONICS INC.

Inventor： Duane Louderback

IPC: G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  H04B10/25 ,  H04B10/40 ,  G09G5/00 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/44

Abstract: An active optical cable (AOC) for a helmet mounted display (HMD) includes a transceiver module having a rigid-flex or flex connector packaging to physically couple with an electrical data interface of the HMD. The transceiver module includes one or more media converters to receive electrical data of multiple formats from the helmet mounted display and convert the received electrical data to a common format, and an optical engine communicatively coupled to the one or more media converters to output the converted electrical data as optical data. The AOC includes a cable assembly including at least fiber optic cables with one end of the cable assembly communicatively couple to the transceiver module to receive the optical data output from optical engine; and another transceiver module having a quick-release connector packaging and communicatively coupled to other end of the cable assembly to receive the optical data.

公开(公告)号：US09979486B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US14854024

申请日：2015-09-14

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback ,  Kjersti Anna Kleven ,  Tyler Joe Eustis ,  Mitchell Thomas Harris

IPC: H04B10/079 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/38 ,  H04B10/2581 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/038 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/80

CPC classification number: H04B10/2581 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4293 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04B10/038 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/0791 ,  H04B10/0795 ,  H04B10/0797 ,  H04B10/807 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Apparatus enabling modular implementation of active optical cable (AOC) with multiple integrated functions including: integration of different types of data on the AOC via media conversion; distribution of electrical power over the AOC; electrical multiplexing data channels for optical fibers; integration of voltage regulators enabling AOC operation at different supply voltages; integration of voltage regulators to provide stable, low noise power source; ruggedized, blind-mateable electrical connectors; integration of electronics and optoelectronics inside a connector backshell; implementation of health monitoring and test channel enabling monitoring, test, and control of both ends of the AOC and monitoring and control of upstream systems and components; and enabling a form, fit, function replacement of existing electrical cables to improve SWaP, electromagnetic interference resiliency, length-bandwidth product, electromagnetic pulse resistance, signal integrity, system reliability, testability and maintenance. AOCs are customized for different connectors, pin-outs, electrical data combinations, power distribution and power supplies with minimal redesign/requalification.

公开(公告)号：US09160452B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-13

申请号：US14134952

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback ,  Kjersti Anna Kleven ,  Tyler Joe Eustis ,  Mitchell Thomas Harris

IPC: H04B10/2581 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/43 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: H04B10/2581 ,  G02B6/3817 ,  G02B6/3885 ,  G02B6/4269 ,  G02B6/4293 ,  G02B6/4416 ,  G02B6/4471 ,  H04B10/038 ,  H04B10/071 ,  H04B10/077 ,  H04B10/0791 ,  H04B10/0795 ,  H04B10/0797 ,  H04B10/807 ,  Y10T29/49117

Abstract: Apparatus enabling modular implementation of active optical cable (AOC) with multiple integrated functions including: integration of different types of data on the AOC via media conversion; distribution of electrical power over the AOC; electrical multiplexing data channels for optical fibers; integration of voltage regulators enabling AOC operation at different supply voltages; integration of voltage regulators to provide stable, low noise power source; ruggedized, blind-mateable electrical connectors; integration of electronics and optoelectronics inside a connector backshell; implementation of health monitoring and test channel enabling monitoring, test, and control of both ends of the AOC and monitoring and control of upstream systems and components; and enabling a form, fit, function replacement of existing electrical cables to improve SWaP, electromagnetic interference resiliency, length-bandwidth product, electromagnetic pulse resistance, signal integrity, system reliability, testability and maintenance. AOCs are customized for different connectors, pin-outs, electrical data combinations, power distribution and power supplies with minimal redesign/requalification.

Abstract translation: 具有多种集成功能的有源光缆（AOC）的模块化实现的装置包括：通过媒体转换在AOC上集成不同类型的数据; AOC电力分配; 用于光纤的电复用数据通道; 整合电压调节器，使AOC在不同电源电压下工作; 集成稳压器，提供稳定，低噪声的电源; 坚固耐用，可配接电连接器; 电子和光电集成在连接器背面; 实施健康监测和测试渠道，实现对AOC两端的监控，测试和控制以及监控和控制上游系统和组件; 并实现现有电缆的形式，适配，功能更换，以提高SWaP，电磁干扰弹性，长度带宽乘积，电磁脉冲电阻，信号完整性，系统可靠性，可测试性和维护性。 AOC是针对不同的连接器，引脚，电气数据组合，配电和电源定制的，只需极少的重新设计/重新鉴定。

公开(公告)号：US10958348B2

公开(公告)日：2021-03-23

申请号：US14135020

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: Zephyr Photonics Inc.

Inventor： Duane Louderback ,  Kjersti Anna Kleven ,  Tyler Joe Eustis ,  Mitchell Thomas Harris

IPC: H04B10/2581 ,  G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/42 ,  H04B10/077 ,  G02B6/38

Abstract: A method of making modular multi-function active optical cables (AOC) that enables multiple functions with minimal non-recurring engineering is described herein. In a non-limiting embodiment, one or more modular boards may be assembled into an assembly at a first end and a second end of the modular multi-function active optical cable, where each modular board may include at least a first connector. An electrical connector may be connected to the assembly using an interface to connect the electrical connector to the first connector associated with each module board. A hybrid cable assembly then may be connected between the assembly at the first end and the second, where the hybrid cable assembly includes one or more optical fibers and one or more electrical conductors.