Abstract:
Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may reduce the number of connector receptacles that are needed on an electronic device. One example may provide a unified connector and circuitry that may be capable of communicating with more than one interface.
Abstract:
Power cables that include plug housings having an improved appearance as well as employ a halogen-free cable while providing adequate fire resistance. One example provides a power cable having cable plug with a substantially unitary body. Another example provides a power cable that is formed using halogen-free materials. To provide adequate fire protection, a strain relief formed using multiple materials is used.
Abstract:
A magnetic connector system having a durable and reliable construction and a reduced height while maintaining sufficient holding strength. A connector insert may utilize a crimping piece to crimp a braiding of a cable. The crimping piece may be fixed to an attraction plate and a board in the insert for mechanical reliability. Retention clips may be used to fix a shell to the attraction plate. A connector receptacle may employ a magnetically conductive label to improve holding strength.
Abstract:
Connector systems may include a connector receptacle and connector plug or insert. The connector receptacle may include a tongue. A first plurality of contacts may be formed on a top surface of the tongue. A first ground pad may be located on a top surface of tongue, and a shield may be formed around the tongue. The connector insert may include a housing and a conductive shield around the housing behind a leading edge of the connector insert. A front edge of the shield may be folded into an opening at the leading edge. In other examples, the receptacle shield may include one or more fingers. These fingers may contact the connector insert shield to form a ground path. One or more of these fingers may engage openings in the insert shield to provide a retention force between the connector insert and receptacle.
Abstract:
High speed connector inserts and cables having improved heat conduction, high strength, and may be manufactured in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector insert having several paths by which heat may be removed from circuitry in the cable insert. In one example, heat may be removed from one or more circuits (140) by forming a thermal path (160) between a circuit and a shield (150) of the connector insert. Another path may include one or more pads (1040) on a side of an integrated circuit board that are soldered directly to the shield (1030). A braiding (234) surrounding a cable (230) may be soldered or otherwise thermally connected to the shield (250). Another example may provide a cable having a braiding that includes one or more types of fibers, such as aramid fibers (550). Another example may provide for increased manufacturability by using a wire comb (910) and a solder bar (1140).
Abstract:
High speed connector inserts and cables having improved heat conduction, high strength, and may be manufactured in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector insert having several paths by which heat may be removed from circuitry in the cable insert. In one example, heat may be removed from one or more circuits (140) by forming a thermal path (160) between a circuit and a shield (150) of the connector insert. Another path may include one or more pads (1040) on a side of an integrated circuit board that are soldered directly to the shield (1030). A braiding (234) surrounding a cable (230) may be soldered or otherwise thermally connected to the shield (250). Another example may provide a cable having a braiding that includes one or more types of fibres, such as aramid fibres (550). Another example may provide for increased manufacturability by using a wire comb (910) and a solder bar (1140)
Abstract:
Spring-loaded contacts having an improved reliability. One example may provide spring-loaded contacts having a reduced likelihood of entanglement between a spring and a plunger. For example, a piston may be placed between a plunger and a spring. The piston may have a head portion that is wider than the diameter of the spring and located between the spring and the plunger to isolate the spring and the plunger. In these and other examples, an additional object, such as a sphere, may be placed between the plunger and spring. In another example, two additional objects, such as two spheres, may be placed between a plunger and piston.
Abstract:
High speed connector inserts and cables having improved heat conduction, high strength, and may be manufactured in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector insert having several paths by which heat may be removed from circuitry in the cable insert. In one example, heat may be removed from one or more circuits (140) by forming a thermal path (160) between a circuit and a shield (150) of the connector insert. Another path may include one or more pads (1040) on a side of an integrated circuit board that are soldered directly to the shield (1030). A braiding (234) surrounding a cable (230) may be soldered or otherwise thermally connected to the shield (250). Another example may provide a cable having a braiding that includes one or more types of fibres, such as aramid fibres (550). Another example may provide for increased manufacturability by using a wire comb (910) and a solder bar (1140)
Abstract:
Spring-loaded contacts having an improved reliability. One example may provide spring-loaded contacts having a reduced likelihood of entanglement between a spring and a plunger. For example, a piston may be placed between a plunger and a spring. The piston may have a head portion that is wider than the diameter of the spring and located between the spring and the plunger to isolate the spring and the plunger. In these and other examples, an additional object, such as a sphere, may be placed between the plunger and spring. In another example, two additional objects, such as two spheres, may be placed between a plunger and piston.