Patent ID: 7963705
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A molded interconnect device (MID) optical connector, comprising: a plurality of electrical elements including an opto-electronic device and conductive interconnect elements; a body made of a plastic material, the body further having a portion of the electrical elements formed therein, the body having a receptacle portion shaped to receive and guide a mating optical fiber ferrule in a direction of an axis into a connected position in which a fiber end retained in the ferrule is in optical alignment with the opto-electronic device along the axis, wherein a portion of the conductive interconnect elements that are electrically connected to the opto-electronic device are formed in the body and comprise metalized areas on a surface of the body; and a retaining clip made of metal, the retaining clip attached to the body and having one or more contact portions extending into the receptacle to exert a spring force upon a portion of the ferrule in the connected position.