This specification covers the requirements for application of cage assembly configurations with Thermal bridge; used in conjunction with right-angle surface mount and press-fit connectors utilized in the communications industry. The cage assembly serves as a housing for the connector and mating transceiver. Thermal bridge is a device capable of transferring heat efficiently from the mated transceiver (Optical / High Power) to a cold plate / fixed heatsink which dissipates the heat. Thermal bridge is welded to the cage top thereby permanently fixturing the thermal bridge to the cage assembly. The cage assembly is a frame with compliant pins for mounting onto the host printed circuit (pc) board. The cage assembly features front perimeter electromagnetic interference (EMI) springs. These springs block any EMI emissions emanating from the transceiver when installed. The cage assembly is designed to be bezel mounted. The front flange provides a flat surface to contact the EMI gasket attached to the perimeter of the bezel cutout. The cage assembly locking latches hold the transceiver in place upon insertion into the cage, and the hard stop controls the insertion depth of the transceiver.