Multi-fiber array connector system

A method for actively aligning an array of laser components to an array of optical fibers, comprising the acts of:

• aligning a first of two end laser components by determining an optimal position along a first axis of a plane defined by the interface between the array of laser components and array of optical fibers;
• aligning the first end component by determining an optimal position along a second of said plane, said second axis substantially perpendicular to said first axis;
• substantially fixing the first end component to said optimal positions;
• aligning the second of the two end components by determining an optimal position of the second end component along an arc;
• and
• securing said first and second end components to their respective optimal positions.

A fiber optic cable assembly, comprising:

• a first array of optical fibers;
• a second array of optical fibers spaced from said first array;
• and
• a latch flanked by said first array and second array.

An optical fiber light transport terminal, comprising:

• a first half, including:
• a first face and second face;
• a first array of V-grooves, substantially perpendicular to said first face of said first half;
• a first pair of post grooves extending inward from said first face of said first half;
• and
• a first pair of post grooves extending inward from said second face of said first half;
• a second half, including:
• a first and second face;
• a second array of V-grooves, substantially perpendicular to said first face of said second half;
• a second pair of post grooves extending inward from said first face of said second half;
• and
• a second pair of post grooves extending inward from said second face of said second half;
• an array of optical fibers sandwiched by said first and second arrays of V-grooves;
• and
• securing means for mechanically coupling said first and second halves.

A receptacle housing assembly, comprising:

• a receptacle housing;
• a post engaging portion in said housing;
• a first optical fiber light transport terminal including:
• a post mechanically coupled to a passageway of said first terminal, said post engaging a post engaging portion;
• and
• a second optical fiber light transport terminal having a V-groove wherein a portion of said V-groove abuts a corresponding portion of said post.