Abstract: Various components and methods related to electrical connectors are disclosed. The electrical connectors can be configured to receive a plurality of cables. The electrical connectors can be configured to accommodate a plurality of cables so as to provide a high density packaging within each of the pair of electrical connectors. In order to provide appropriate shielding against electric flux and to reduce noise, each of the plurality of cables can be retained within a genderless insert that can be inserted through each of the pair of electrical connectors. Each of the genderless inserts can include an engagement end that allows the interconnection of the cables retained within the pair of electrical connectors. In some examples, the engagement end of each of the genderless inserts includes both a male and female component.

Abstract: An electrical-connection system for connecting a first cable to a second cable includes a central connector unit that attaches to cable-end connectors. Among other features, the central connector unit might include a curved surface, each of the cable-end connectors might include a grip mechanism. Generally, the electrical-connection system is configured to be positioned in a radial groove of a cylindrical body, such that an overall height of the system is maintained within space constraints.

Abstract: An electrical-connection system for connecting a first cable to a second cable includes a central connector unit that attaches to cable-end connectors. Among other features, the central connector unit might include a curved surface, each of the cable-end connectors might include a grip mechanism. Generally, the electrical-connection system is configured to be positioned in a radial groove of a cylindrical body, such that an overall height of the system is maintained within space constraints.

Abstract: Each optical fiber terminus (20) of a connector has an indexing device (32) that indicates and fixes the rotational position of the terminus in its housing passage (14), the indexing device being in the form of a sleeve that is easily applied when an optimum position is determined. The indexing sleeve is fixed directly to the stripped optic fiber cable (30) at a location immediately rearward of the terminus body (24), so a rear end of the indexing sleeve lies at the rear end of the housing. The indexing sleeve rear end has a radial projection (82) that projects into a slot (84) formed in the rear surface (86) of the connector.