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Small form factor transceiver
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 2003-10-09
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Granted: 2007-04-24
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Expires: 2023-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A small form factor transceiver module ( 1 ) for connection to an outer communication interface includes a chassis ( 2 ), a metal shell ( 3 ), a signal-transferring subassembly ( 4 ), a printed circuit board ( 5 ) and a shielding housing ( 6 ). The signal-transferring subassembly is received in the chassis and electrically connects with the printed circuit board. The housing receives the printed circuit board therein, and is fixed to the chassis. The metal shell electrically engages with the shielding housing to provide protection against EMI.
Inventors
- 👤 Nan Tsung Huang
- 👤 Chung Hsin Mou
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:24
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B15/00; H04B15/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A small form factor transceiver module comprising: a chassis; a metal shell enclosing the chassis; a signal transferring subassembly received in the chassis for connecting with an outer communications interface; a printed circuit board electrically connecting with the signal transferring subassembly; and a conductive housing being fixed to the chassis and receiving the printed circuit board therein, the housing comprising a top wall, two side walls extending from the top wall, a back wall partly covering the two side walls, and a pair of bottom plates each extending in a horizontal direction from a respective one of the side walls; wherein the metal shell and the housing electrically engage with each other to provide protection against EMI (electromagnetic interference).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A small form factor transceiver module comprising: a chassis; a metal shell enclosing the chassis; a signal transferring subassembly received in the chassis for connecting with an outer communications interface; a printed circuit board electrically connecting with the signal transferring subassembly; and a conductive housing being fixed to the chassis and receiving the printed circuit board therein, the housing comprising a top wall, two side walls extending from the top wall, a back wall partly covering the two side walls, and a pair of bottom plates each extending in a horizontal direction from a respective one of the side walls; wherein the metal shell and the housing electrically engage with each other to provide protection against EMI (electromagnetic interference).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the metal shell is a unitary sheet of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a receiving groove is defined in a top surface of the chassis, and the receiving groove is aligned with the seam of the metal shell.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a seam is defined in the metal shell, and a pair of free ends projects inwardly from the seam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 4 , wherein a receiving hole is formed at an end of the receiving groove.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the free ends of the metal shell are configured to be inserted into the receiving groove and receiving hole of the chassis for preventing the metal shell from disengaging from the chassis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein two guide grooves are defined in a bottom surface of the chassis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 7 , wherein a free end of each bottom plate of the housing is received in a corresponding guide groove of the chassis for preventing the housing from disengaging from the chassis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board includes a plurality of mounting pins.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the printed circuit board further includes grounding circuits that electrically connect with one of the mounting pins.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the signal transferring subassembly includes a light transmitting unit and a light receiving unit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 11 , wherein a grounding sheet is inserted between the light transmitting and light receiving units and electrically connects with the printed circuit board.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the signal-transferring subassembly is an electrical connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the chassis is electrically connected with the shielding housing and the metal shell.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim I, wherein the chassis includes a first section enclosed by the metal shell and a second section enclosed by the housing, and a width of the first section is less than that of the second section.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
38 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein at least one sheet projects rearwardly from the metal shell and is received beneath the housing for preventing the metal shell disengaging from the housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
24 words
The small form factor transceiver module as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of grounding tabs extends outwardly from the metal shell.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
112 words
A transceiver module comprising: a chassis; a metallic shell enclosing a front portion of the chassis; a signal transferring subassembly received in the chassis; a printed circuit board connected to a rear portion of the signal transferring subassembly; a metallic shielding housing enclosing a rear portion of the chassis and the printed circuit board; and a step formed between the front portion and the rear portion; the metallic shell including a rear sheet downwardly offset from a plane of the metallic shell, said rear sheet received in the step and under a front portion of the metallic shielding housing so as to restrain the metallic shell from moving relative to the chassis.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
112 words
A transceiver module comprising: a chassis; a metallic shell enclosing a front portion of the chassis; a signal transferring subassembly received in the chassis; a printed circuit board connected to a rear portion of the signal transferring subassembly; a metallic shielding housing enclosing a rear portion of the chassis and the printed circuit board; and a step formed between the front portion and the rear portion; the metallic shell including a rear sheet downwardly offset from a plane of the metallic shell, said rear sheet received in the step and under a front portion of the metallic shielding housing so as to restrain the metallic shell from moving relative to the chassis.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
31 words
The transceiver module as claimed in claim 18 , wherein the metallic shell further includes a flap receiveably engaged in a receiving groove formed in an upper face of the chassis.
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