Sealed multiposition fiber optic connector

A fiber optic coupling assembly for connecting a plurality of active optoelectronic devices to a plurality of individual fiber optic cables, the assembly comprising:

• a first fiber optic connector comprising a housing in which the plurality of active optoelectronic devices are precisely optically positioned relative to a first mating surface on the housing;
• a second fiber optic connector comprising a plurality of ferules, each ferrule being configured for receipt of a fiber optic cable;
• at least one fastener securing the first fiber optic connector to the second fiber optic connector;
• an alignment plate in the second fiber optic connector having second mating surface means configured to mate with the first mating surface on the first fiber optic connector, each ferrule being independently bonded to the alignment plate in precise alignment with the second mating surface means, so that the first mating surface and the second mating surface means precisely position each fiber optic cable in precise alignment with a corresponding active optoelectronic device;
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• the fiber optic coupling assembly further comprises a seal on the second electrical connector engaging a shroud on the first fiber optic connector on which the first mating surface is located.