Power and optical fiber interface

Abstract

A power and optical fiber interface system includes a housing having an interior. A cable inlet is configured to receive a hybrid cable having an electrical conductor and an optical fiber. An insulation displacement connector (IDC) is situated in the interior of the housing configured to electrically terminate the conductor, and a cable outlet is configured to receive an output cable that is connectable to the IDC and configured to output signals received via the optical fiber.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A powered fiber optic system comprising:
 a first location including a power source and fiber optic network access;   a plurality of active devices remotely positioned with respect to the first location;   a plurality of hybrid cables routed from the first location toward the active devices, the hybrid cables including optical fibers for transmitting optical signals and electrical conductors for carrying power; and   interface devices mounted adjacent to the active devices for providing interfaces between the hybrid cables and the active devices, the interface devices including electrical power management circuitry positioned within the closure for providing DC-to-DC voltage conversion within the closure, the interface devices also including circuit protection circuitry for providing current surge protection.