Patent ID: 6220878
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: C07D,G02B,H01R

Abstract:
An electromagnetically shielded host system comprising:a grounded chassis including a metallic faceplate having a rectangular connector port; andan optoelectronic module mounted in said at least one connector port so that a gap is provided between the module and the faceplate, the module including a first end having at least one rectangular duplex metallic optical connector, the module including a second end having electrical contacts protruding therefrom to connect the module to a motherboard and wherein a compliant grounding member is adapted to resiliently occupy the gap and provide mechanical and electrical connection to the faceplate of the chassis so that a portion of the module can achieve a ground potential approximately equal to that of the faceplate in order to enhance electromagnetic shielding and to reduce electromagnetic radiation from leaking from the host system.