Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and associated methods of manufacturing are described that provide a dynamic data interconnect and networking cable configuration. The dynamic data interconnect includes a substrate, transmitters supported on the substrate configured to generate signals, and receivers supported on the substrate configured to receive signals. The dynamic data interconnect further includes a number of connection pads that receive data cables attached thereto and a number of transmission lanes that operably couple the transmitters and receivers to the connection pads. The dynamic data interconnect further includes transmission circuitry in communication with each of the transmitters and receivers such that, in an operational configuration, the transmission circuitry determines a transmission state of the dynamic data interconnect and selectively disables operation of at least a portion of the transmitters or at least a portion of the receivers.

Abstract: An AC-to-DC electrical adapter including a body having a first surface and a second surface, and a pair of electrically conductive blades extending outwardly from the first surface and adapted for inserting into corresponding slots of an alternating current (AC) electrical receptacle. Also comprising the invention is an AC receptacle built into the electrical adapter and accessible at said second surface. Included in the invention is a pair of electrical wires extending from the body of the electrical adapter for conducting DC current, which can be connected to a plurality of plugs, or a plurality of receptacles built into the adapter body for conducting DC current.