BIASED CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Abstract: the present disclosure provides a connector assembly comprising a receptacle connector configured to mount to a substrate and form an electrical connection therewith. the receptacle connector includes a cage that defines a port, with the port comprising one or more biasing members or, in some embodiments, at least three biasing members positioned therein. the connector assembly further includes a connector comprising at least one terminal with a contact portion, and a plug connector comprising a pluggable transceiver module configured to be inserted into the port. the pluggable transceiver module includes circuitry with at least one contact pad configured to engage with the contact portion of the at least one terminal. the one or more biasing members are configured to urge the pluggable transceiver module to a predetermined position such that a stub length of the at least one contact pad has a predetermined length.

Inventor(s): Gianni Ryan Bardella, Dominic Steier

CPC Classification: G02B6/4284 (Coupling light guides with opto-electronic elements)

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