Abstract:
In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication system that includes a communication plug including a plug housing and a plurality of plug contacts positioned at least partially within the plug housing, and a communication jack including a jack housing and a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs) at least partially positioned within the jack housing. The communication plug and the communication jack are configured to mate together in a first configuration where each of the plug contacts interfaces one of the PICs along the respective plug contact's first section. The communication plug and the communication jack are further configured to mate together in a second configuration where each of the plug contacts interfaces one of the PICs along the respective plug contact's second section, the second section being different than the respective first section.
Abstract:
The present invention generally relates to the field of network communications, and more specifically to networks for crosstalk reduction/compensation and communication connectors which employ such networks. In an embodiment, the present invention is an RJ45 jack with an orthogonal compensation network to meet CAT6A or higher performance standard. For the 3:6-4:5 wire-pair combination, the orthogonal compensation network begins in the jack nose (plug interface contact (PIC)) section, and utilizes a flexible printed circuit board in the nose section, split PIC contacts in the rear nose, and circuitry in the rigid printed circuit board to create the orthogonal compensation network.
Abstract:
A communication system has a support and a communication connector attached to the support wherein the connector assembly has a termination lever. The system can further include a wire cap connected to a plurality of cable conductors. The wire cap can include a cover cap. The cover cap latches to the connector assembly when the wire cap and the plurality of cable conductors is terminated to the communication connector assembly. The support can be one of a faceplate, a patch panel, a surface mount box, or a media distribution unit.
Abstract:
Various implementations of communications connectors are disclosed. In some implementations, a communications connector, such as a communications plug, may include a plug body and a termination sled positioned at least partially in the plug body. The termination sled may include a printed circuit board (PCB) having a front section, a rear section, and a connecting section connecting the front section and the rear section. In some implementations, a communications cord may include a communications plug having a conductive shell and PCB assembly. The PCB assembly may include a PCB, front and rear load bars, and a shielded divider.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.
Abstract:
A communication system includes a modified RJ45 plug and a modified RJ45 jack. The modified RJ45 plug can have two potential contact points that may serve as an electrical interface between the jack's plug interface contacts (PICs) and the plug's contacts. The first contact point is in the IEC-60603-7 preferred electrical mating point location, and allows for backwards connectivity and interoperability with other RJ45 female connectors (jacks). The second contact point is designed to be activated when the modified RJ45 plug is mated with the modified RJ45 jack. The modified RJ45 jack has two distinct surfaces on the PICs such that one surface meets the IEC-60603-7 preferred electrical mating point location and allows for backwards connectivity and interoperability with conventional RJ45 male connectors (plugs). The second contact surface is designed to be activated when the modified RJ45 jack is mated with the modified RJ45 plug.
Abstract:
In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication system that includes a communication plug including a plug housing and a plurality of plug contacts positioned at least partially within the plug housing, and a communication jack including a jack housing and a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs) at least partially positioned within the jack housing. The communication plug and the communication jack are configured to mate together in a first configuration where each of the plug contacts interfaces one of the PICs along the respective plug contact's first section. The communication plug and the communication jack are further configured to mate together in a second configuration where each of the plug contacts interfaces one of the PICs along the respective plug contact's second section, the second section being different than the respective first section.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of telecommunication, and more specifically, to communication connectors such as, for example, shielded plug and jack connectors. In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that includes a housing and a front sled assembly having a plurality of plug interface contacts (PICs), the front sled assembly being moveable along a horizontal plane of the communication jack between a first position and a second position, the first position being different from the second position.
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are various communications systems allowing for multiple contacts points between plug contacts in a communications plug and plug interface contacts (PICs) in a communications jack. In some disclosed implementations, a communications plug including a first and a second plug contact mated with a communications jack having a first and a second plug PIC may form a plurality of plug/jack interfaces. The plug/jack interfaces may form multiple current paths between the communications plug and the communications jack. When a signal propagates between the communications plug and the communications jack, it may be split in the communications plug between a first current path and a second current path, and recombined in the communications jack after traveling through the plurality of plug/jack interfaces.