Optical connector assembly connectorized for non-permanent attachment to an optoelectronic substrate assembly

A system for maintaining alignment between optical components and photoelectric converters, the system comprising:

• an optical connector assembly (OCA) comprising a number of optical components housed within the OCA;
• a socket coupled to an optoelectronic substrate (OES) assembly removably secured to the optical connector, the OES assembly comprising a number of photoelectric converters optically coupled to the optical components if the OCA is coupled to the socket, the OES assembly comprising a printed circuit board separate from the OCA;
• and
• a gasket positioned between the OCA and the socket to prevent contaminates from entering a closed volume defined by the socket, gasket, and the OCA.

A method for maintaining alignment between optical components and photoelectric converters, the method comprising:

• interposing a gasket between a connector housing and a socket;
• securing, via securing features of an optical connector assembly (OCA) and corresponding securing features of a socket, the OCA to the socket;
• and
• with a spring located between a ferrule holder and a connector housing of the OCA, applying a separating force between the ferrule holder and the connector housing;
• wherein the separating force maintains the alignment between the optical components housed within the OCA and the photoelectric converters contained on a OES assembly, the OES assembly comprising a printed circuit board separate from the OCA, and
• wherein the gasket seals the OCA from contaminates.