Abstract:
Shielded connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and secon jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature different contact layouts/alignments. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair, fully shielded twisted pair and unshielded twisted pair wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when view in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. The cable/plug is generally a preterminated assembly, whereby the plug is pre-mounted to the cable before shipment to an installation location or distribution channel.
Abstract:
A curved or patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The curved or arcuate patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The curved or arcuate patch panel includes an curved or arcuate patch panel element exhibiting a peak region, preferably located at the center of the curved or arcuate patch panel. The curved or arcuate patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the curved or arcuate patch panel element that define a mounting face for the curved or arcuate patch panel. Optionally the first and second flange units further define an extension arm that is intermediate to the mounting face and the curved or arcuate patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the curved or arcuate patch panel relative to the rack/console when the curved or arcuate patch panel is mounted thereto.
Abstract:
Compensation schemes for a modular jack are provided according to the present disclosure The compensation schemes advantageously include a first coupling of compensating crosstalk between a first pair of conductors and a second pair of conductors and a second coupling of compensating crosstalk between only a first conductor of the first pair of conductors and only a first conductor of the second pair of conductors, wherein the first and second couplings of compensating crosstalk are of opposite polarities In exemplary embodiments, the first coupling of compensating crosstalk may be provided by a circuit board, such as a flexible circuit board including a plurality of interconnection elements, e g, capacitors, for providing the first coupling of compensating crosstalk Alternatively, the first coupling of compensating crosstalk may be provided by a plurality of plug interface contacts associated with the first and second pairs of conductors.
Abstract:
Connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and second jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature contact layouts according to the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair (STP) fully shielded twisted pair (FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when viewed in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. The cable/plug is generally a preterminated assembly, whereby the plug is pre-mounted to the cable before shipment to an installation location or distribution channel. A pulling eye assembly may be provided that defines a cavity sized and configured to receive the plug housing and a portion of the cable.
Abstract:
Shielded connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and second jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature different contact layouts/alignments, e.g., a first plug that features a conventional CAT 5/CAT 6 contact layout and a second plug that features a contact layout according to the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair (STP) fully shielded twisted pair (FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when viewed in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. The cable/plug is generally a preterminated assembly, whereby the plug is pre-mounted to the cable before shipment to an installation location or distribution channel. A pulling eye assembly may be provided that defines a cavity sized and configured to receive the plug housing and a portion of the cable.
Abstract:
A curved or patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The curved or arcuate patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The curved or arcuate patch panel includes an curved or arcuate patch panel element exhibiting a peak region, preferably located at the center of the curved or arcuate patch panel. The curved or arcuate patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the curved or arcuate patch panel element that define a mounting face for the curved or arcuate patch panel. Optionally the first and second flange units further define an extension arm that is intermediate to the mounting face and the curved or arcuate patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the curved or arcuate patch panel relative to the rack/console when the curved or arcuate patch panel is mounted thereto.
Abstract:
An insert device for use in a communication jack includes a housing, and plug interface contacts mounted with respect to the housing. At least one plug interface contact includes a first length extent extending along a first axial path and defining a first reaction surface that includes a first electrically conductive surface. The insert device includes a reactance unit having a reactance circuit operable to reduce or compensate for an electrical noise associated with signals conducted by the plug interface contacts, and a plurality of interconnection elements. At least one interconnection element defines a second reaction surface that includes a second electrically conductive surface. The insert device moves the reactance circuit relative to the plug interface contact by sliding the second reaction surface across the first reaction surface, and presses the second electrically conductive surface against the first electrically conductive surface.
Abstract:
An access point device and access point system support wireless and wired communications. The access point includes a front face (12) and a rear housing (106) sized to fit within a conventional wall box, e.g., a single gang box. The electrical components associated with the access point device include a plurality of printed circuit boards (46, 80, 82) that are configured in an H-shaped or U-shaped manner, such that they fit within the rear housing. Interface members are provided to facilitate communications between and among the printed circuit boards. At least one jack (26) is provided in the front face of the access device for wired communication, and a plug is outwardly directed from the rear housing to facilitate network connection. Power for the access point device is supplied over a cable or conduit that engages the outwardly directed plug using Power-over- Ethernet (PoE) technology. The printed circuit boards include circuitry for managing operation of the access device and, in exemplary embodiments, includes power control circuitry to moderate potential heat generation.
Abstract:
An access point device and access point system support wireless and wired communications. The access point includes a front face and a rear housing sized to fit within a conventional wall box, e.g., a single gang box. The electrical components associated with the access point device include a plurality of printed circuit boards that are configured in an H-shaped or U-shaped manner, such that they fit within the rear housing. Interface members are provided to facilitate communications between and among the printed circuit boards. At least one jack is provided in the front face of the access device for wired communication, and a plug is outwardly directed from the rear housing to facilitate network connection. Power for the access point device is supplied over a cable or conduit that engages the outwardly directed plug using Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) technology. The printed circuit boards include circuitry for managing operation of the access device and, in exemplary embodiments, includes power control circuitry to moderate potential heat generation.
Abstract:
An access point device and system that offers Wi-Fi access and is easily integratable into its environment is provided. The access point device and system is advantageously well suited for integrating operative aspects of a Wi-Fi access point in a wall using, for example, standard switch and outlet boxes and/or standard wall plates. The access point device and system can advantageously be well suited for incorporating a wiring structure such as, for example, a 110 block or the like, suitable for use in connecting to a wired network. Further, the access point device and systern may beneficially permit the integration of complementary connections within the access point including, for example, data, voice, video, CATV or other like connection types.