Snap in fiber optic ferrule adapter

A fiber optic ferrule adapter comprising:

• a holder having a cavity for holding a multi-fiber optic ferrule therein and a receptacle housing with an opening that allows the insertion of a fiber optic connector, the holder having opposing interior side walls spaced apart along a lateral axis, each interior side wall having a inner surface that faces generally along the lateral axis toward the opposing side wall;
• wherein the holder has a top facing opening for receiving the multi-fiber optic ferrule into the cavity;
• two or more protrusions, wherein at least one is fixed on each interior side wall of the holder and protrudes inwardly from the inner surface of the respective interior side wall such that the protrusion has an outer edge along the respective inner surface and an inner end that is spaced apart along the lateral axis toward the opposing interior side wall from the outer edge and the respective inner surface, for latching the multi-fiber optic ferrule in place so as to prevent any up-down movement of the multi-fiber optic ferrule held inside the cavity of the holder;
• and
• a groove recessed on one or more interior walls of the holder for catching a ridge on the multi-fiber optic ferrule so as to prevent any longitudinal movement of the multi-fiber optic ferrule inside the cavity of the holder.