Boot release/lock simplex and duplex optical connectors

A connector comprising:

• a housing having a first end and a second end;
• a first flexible latch extending from the housing at the first end and having at least a first operational position and a second operational position, the first flexible latch configured to lockingly engage the connector to a receptacle in the first operational position of the first flexible latch;
• and
• a boot movably associated with the housing at the second end,
• wherein the boot is configured to be selectively pulled away from the housing to cause the first flexible latch to move into the second operational position, wherein, in the second operational position, the first flexible latch disengages the connector from the receptacle, and
• wherein the boot comprises an arm slidably engaged with the housing, the arm comprising a first projection and a first aperture configured to removably receive the first terminal cam in the first operational position of the first flexible latch.

A connector comprising:

• a housing having a first end and a second end;
• a first flexible latch extending from the housing at the first end and having at least a first operational position and a second operational position, the first flexible latch configured to lockingly engage the connector to a receptacle in the first operational position of the first flexible latch;
• a second flexible latch comprising a second locking clip, a second terminal cam, and a second contoured surface adjacent the second terminal cam,
• a boot movably associated with the housing at the second end,
• wherein the boot is configured to be selectively pulled away from the housing to cause the first flexible latch to move into the second operational position, wherein, in the second operational position, the first flexible latch disengages the connector from the receptacle.

A system comprising:

• a transceiver;
• a cable;
• and
• a connector connected to the cable,
• wherein the connector comprises:
• a housing having a first end and a second end;
• a first flexible latch extending from the housing at the first end and having at least a first operational position and a second operational position, the first flexible latch configured to lockingly engage the connector to the transceiver in the first operational position of the first flexible latch;
• and
• a boot movably associated with the housing at the second end,
• wherein the boot is configured to be selectively pulled away from the housing and to cause the first flexible latch to move into the second operational position, wherein, in the second operational position, the first flexible latch disengages the connector from the transceiver.