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US 2002/0054746 A1Published application
Shield for fiber optic connectors and cables
AssigneeNCR Corporation
InventorJAMES L. KNIGHTEN
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Abstract
A shield for fiber optic connectors and cables is provided. This shield minimizes the effects of EMI (electromagnetic interference) either radiating from or radiating into an electronic enclosure. Embodiments include this shield as an integral part of the enclosure chassis, a separate shield, or integrated into the fiber optic cable and connector.
Claims11
An apparatus for minimizing EMI energy radiating from and entering into an electronic enclosure through a fiber optic connector, comprising:
- an electrically conductive shield having a closed polygon cross section surrounding the fiber optic connector.
An electrical computer system, comprising:
- electrical components enclosed in an electrically conductive enclosure;
- a fiber optic connector mounted in the electrically conductive enclosure:
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- an electrically conductive shield around the fiber optic connector;
- wherein the electrically conductive shield is connected to the electrically conductive enclosure for minimizing EMI energy radiating from and entering into an electronic enclosure through the fiber optic connector.
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