Patent ID: 8702325
Filing Date: 2014-04-22
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly, comprising: a plug connector comprising: a first insulative housing; a terminal module supported by the first insulative housing, the terminal module including a plurality of terminals combined with an insulator; at least one optical member mounted to the first insulative housing; the optical member and the terminal module arranged at opposite sides of the first insulative housing; a receptacle connector comprising: a second insulative housing; a contact module supported by the second insulative housing, the contact module including a plurality of contacts combined with a contact seat; at least one optical module mounted to the second insulative housing; and wherein the contact module is adapted for mating with the terminal module transmitting electrical signal; wherein the optical member is adapted for mating with the optical module transmitting optical signal; wherein the first insulative housing has a top side and a bottom side, and the top side defines a cavity to accommodate the terminals and the bottom side defines a groove to accommodate the optical member; wherein the optical member is capable of moving in the groove.