Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a plurality of electric cables. A first adapter is configured to receive the electrical cables. The first adapter protects the electrical cables and allows for an electrical connection between the electrical cables and a plurality of electrical pins. A second adapter is coupled to the first adapter. The second adapter allows for an electrical connection between the electrical pins and a plurality of electrical terminals. A cable kit is provided that is at least partially housed within the second adapter. The cable kit has a plurality of projections extending therefrom. An insulator body is coupled to the second adapter. The insulator body includes a plurality of openings. Each of the openings has a tapered end portion configured to receive a corresponding one of the plurality of projections of the cable kit to form a mechanical seal with the cable kit.

Abstract: An insulating piece for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component includes at least one hook portion connected to the second housing component. The insulating piece includes a first covering portion, a second covering portion and at least one concave structure. The first and second covering portions extend in different directions. The concave structure is connected between the first and second covering portions. The concave structure and the second housing component form an accommodating space therebetween to accommodate the hook portion. The first and second covering portions cover inner sides of the first and second housing components respectively.

Abstract: The present application discloses an interconnection connector including an insulative housing and a number of conductive terminals. The insulative housing includes a base portion and a mating portion adapted to mate with a mating connector. Each conductive terminal includes a contact portion positioned in the mating portion and an abutment portion located on the base portion. The contact portions are adapted for being electrically connected to the mating connector, and the abutment portions are adapted for contacting a conductive pad of a flexible flat cable. Besides, a connector assembly including the interconnection connector is also disclosed. The present application simplifies the mating structure by providing the abutment portions on the base portion to contact the conductive pads of the flexible flat cable, thereby easily to achieve electrical connection between the conductive terminals and the flexible flat cable.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle connector is mounted within a metallic cage for mating with a QSFP module received within the cage. The contacts of the cable receptacle connector are arranged with two groups, of which one are connected to the printed circuit board on which the cage is mounted, and the other are connected to the wires which are further connected to a board-mount receptacle connector mounted on another printed circuit board on which the CPU (Central Processing Unit) socket is mounted. Each board-mount receptacle connector corresponds to more than one cable receptacle connector.

Abstract: Provided is a connector device including a cable-side connector and a board-side connector.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle connector is mounted within a metallic cage for mating with a QSFP module received within the cage. The contacts of the cable receptacle connector are arranged with two groups, of which one are connected to the printed circuit board on which the cage is mounted, and the other are connected to the wires which are further connected to a board-mount receptacle connector mounted on another printed circuit board on which the CPU (Central Processing Unit) socket is mounted. Each board-mount receptacle connector corresponds to more than one cable receptacle connector.

Abstract: An inline communications connector is provided that includes a housing and tip and ring contacts that are mounted in the housing. The tip contact includes an input tip socket, an output tip socket and a tip socket connection section that physically and electrically connects the input and output tip sockets. The ring contact includes an input ring socket, an output ring socket and a ring socket connection section that physically and electrically connects the input and output ring sockets. The input tip socket is not collinear with the output tip socket and the input ring socket is not collinear with the output ring socket.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a peripheral shell with a counter connector accommodating portion formed therein and opening in a fitting direction, the peripheral shell is composed of a metal portion and a resin portion, the peripheral shell has an inner peripheral surface of tetragonal tube shape with rounded corners, the inner peripheral surface being formed by one first metal flat portion, two metal curved portions and two second metal flat portions of the metal portion and one first resin flat portion, two resin curved portions and two second resin flat portions of the resin portion, and an end surface of the one first metal flat portion situated on an opening side of the counter connector accommodating portion is exposed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed having a socket-shaped housing with a cable receiving end and an opposing support facing end, a plug connector receiving space, and a flange positioned on the support facing end. A cable collar is positioned in the plug connector receiving space and supported by the housing, and has at least one cable receiving space. At least one cable is secured in the cable receiving space.

Abstract: A flat wiring body module includes a flat wiring body, a containing member containing the flat wiring body, and a connector part. The flat wiring body includes a flat wiring body for power including a power circuit and a first flat board, a flat wiring body for non-power including a non-power circuit and a second flat board, and a flat wiring body for ground including a ground and a third flat board. The flat wiring body for power, the flat wiring body for non-power, and the flat wiring body for ground are stacked in a state where the flat wiring body for ground is arranged between the flat wiring body for power and the flat wiring body for non-power.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector mateable with each other. The plug connector includes a plug insulative housing and a pair of plug power contacts. The plug insulative housing includes a first plug cavity, a first plate cantileveredly extending into the first plug cavity, and upper and lower plug contact slots in communication with the first plug cavity. The pair of plug power contacts are respectively received in the upper and lower plug contact slots. Each plug power contact includes a flat contacting section exposed to the first plug cavity and a first soldering section. The flat contacting sections are positioned on upper and lower surfaces of the first plate, respectively. The plug connector and the receptacle connector define heat dissipation channels in communication with each other in order that generating heat can be effectively dissipated to the air.

Abstract: A multi-serial port connection device has a connection card and a cable. The connection card has a serial signal transceiving control module and at least one Mini DisplayPort connector. The serial signal transceiving control module has at least two sets of serial I/O pins compatible with DB9 connector standard. The two sets of serial I/O pins are connected to twenty contacts of the Mini Display Port connector. The cable has a plug, at least two DB9 sockets for the connection of two external electronic devices with DB9 connectors. The multi-serial port connection device can reduce the space occupied by connectors on the connection card.

Abstract: A mechanical device for electrically connecting a first flexible assembly to a second flexible assembly comprises a wafer and a housing. The wafer has an insulator core and a plurality of wafer electrical connectors. The core has a first base side and an opposed second base side. The wafer electrical connectors include a first set of wafer electrical connector contacts exposed on the first base side and a second set of wafer electrical connector contacts exposed on the second base side. The wafer electrical connector contacts are adapted to electrically connect with each of the flexible assembly electrical contacts. The housing retains the wafer, the first flexible assembly terminal, and the second flexible assembly terminal in such a way that each of the first flexible assembly electrical contacts is removably secured and electrically connected to one of the wafer electrical connector contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a contact module inserted into the insulative housing, a metal shell locked to the insulative housing, a number of cables and an outer shell over-molding the metal shell and the cables. The contact module includes an insulative block and a number of contacts embedded in the insulative block. The contacts include a plurality of cantilevered contacting portions extending beyond the insulative block and a plurality of soldering pads exposed on the insulative block. The cantilevered contacting portions of all the contacts overlap each other from a side view, while the soldering pads of all the contacts are alternately arranged in two parallel planes, respectively, from the side view.

Abstract: The power supply and cooling provided by existing aircraft system line replaceable units (LRUs) or other devices supports new cards that are installed in previously empty slots or which replace existing original cards and which are not limited in functionality and do not require licensing of any proprietary technology included in the LRU. These new cards can include components such as processors, memory, and/or storage that significantly improve the performance of the LRU, and/or add new functionality—all without exceeding the power supply and cooling capability of the LRU. A network and avionics bus interface can be added to a portion of the new card and electrically coupled to the circuitry and electronic components on the new card, so that one or more cables connected to the interface can be connected to externally accessible standard avionics buses and network connectors added to a chassis of the LRU.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) assembly including a plurality of FPCBs configured to be plugged into a single combination slot of a single connector, each of the FPCBs including a body, and a plug unit at an end portion of the body, wherein the plug units of the plurality of FPCBs are configured to be combinedly plugged together into the single combination slot.

Abstract: A mechanical device for electrically connecting a first flexible assembly to a second flexible assembly comprises a wafer and a housing. The wafer has an insulator core and a plurality of wafer electrical connectors. The core has a first base side and an opposed second base side. The wafer electrical connectors include a first set of wafer electrical connector contacts exposed on the first base side and a second set of wafer electrical connector contacts exposed on the second base side. The wafer electrical connector contacts are adapted to electrically connect with each of the flexible assembly electrical contacts. The housing retains the wafer, the first flexible assembly terminal, and the second flexible assembly terminal in such a way that each of the first flexible assembly electrical contacts is removably secured and electrically connected to one of the wafer electrical connector contacts.

Abstract: A multimode system with at least two end points may include a multimode signaling path that, in some embodiments, is a multimode cable or a multimode board and is pluggably connectable to packages at each end point. Each end point may include a processor die package coupled to a socket. The socket may also receive a connector that couples the cable to the package. Power supply signals and input/output signals may be decoupled at each end point.

Abstract: In the electronic device according to the present invention, a plurality of electronic components are connected to respective terminal blocks through respective signal cables, the signal cables each includes an end connected to a terminal of each of the electronic components, a connector attached to the other end of each of the signal cables is connected to each of the terminal blocks. the plurality of signal cables are bundled together at a deflection position distances to which from the terminals of the plurality of electronic components are different, the plurality of signal cables extend from the deflection position to corresponding terminal blocks, and the positions of the plurality of terminal blocks are shifted from each other in accordance with difference in lengths of the signal cables from the deflection position passing point to the connectors.

Abstract: A user-interface device comprises a plurality of indication elements (3), each provided with a visual indication (4), mounted on a structure (5). The indication elements (3) comprise identification means (9b, 10, 11, 11?) adapted for co-operating with detection means (6, 7) of the device (1), for unique identification the indication elements (3). The identification means (9b, 10, 11, 11?) comprise an electrically conductive layer (10) on a respective side face (6b) of the indication element (3) and an electrically insulating layer (9b) superimposed on the electrically conductive layer. The detection means (6, 7) comprise one or more contact elements (7) set up against a respective a side face (6b) of the indication element (3). The electrically insulating layer (9b) has one or more windows (11) for exposure of respective local portions of the underlying electrically conductive layer (10), each window (11) being made in a position substantially corresponding to a respective contact element (7).

Abstract: A documentation system for a network is provided. The system has a data port and a destination device, each of which includes an electronic module with an identification code. A source device sends query signals along a network path addressed to the data port and destination device. Each of the data port and destination device electronic module responds to the query addressed to the data port and destination device by transmitting its identification code to the source device. A processor and switch in communication with the source device direct the source device to send the query signals and to interpret the responses. The data port and destination device electronic modules are powered by a local power source and patch cord. A patch cord may be adapted to provide power from the local power source both to the destination device and to the data port.

Abstract: A connection structure of a coaxial harness includes a coaxial harness, a ground bar, and a substrate. The coaxial harness includes a plurality of coaxial cables lined up. The coaxial cable includes a center conductor, an inner insulator, an outer conductor, and a jacket. The inner insulator and the outer conductor and the jacket are placed at an outer side of the center conductor in an order of the inner insulator, the outer conductor, and the jacket. The ground bar sandwiches a plurality of the outer conductor exposed at an end terminal part of the coaxial harness. The substrate is provided with a ground bar connection terminal and a center conductor connection terminal group. The ground bar connection terminal is connected with the ground bar. The center conductor connection terminal group includes an alignment of a center conductor connection terminal connected respectively to the center conductor.

Abstract: A flat flexible cable connector (10) has a housing (31) with an insertion opening (33) in its front face. Two lengths of flexible cable (51a, 51b) are placed end to end and are inserted into the opening. The connector has terminals (41) with top and bottom opposing contact portions (43a, 44a) which are aligned with the exposed conductive leads on the two lengths of flexible cables. A moveable actuator (11) applies pressure to the terminal contact portions to effect a reliable connection between the flexible cables.

Abstract: This is directed to a cable for use with an electric device in which the conductive medium used to conduct electrical signals is a flex instead of distinct wires. The flex can include any suitable number of conductive traces connecting connectors integrated in or coupled to the ends of the flex. Using a flex can allow a user to roll the cable more easily, and reduce tangling of the cable. In addition, the flex may be more resistant to bending in particular desired directions.

Abstract: A relay connector (10) for joining together two lengths of flat printed circuitry or flat flexible cable is formed from two connector housings (31) of identical shape. The two housings are joined together by a set of conductive terminals (41) and housing engagement members. The terminals are bilaterally symmetrical and have contact and engagement portions at their ends which are received in terminal-receiving grooves in the rear of the two housings. A pair of actuators (11) are rotatably mounted to the housings and they move in opposite directions to open and close.

Abstract: A floating connector that utilizes multiple cables or ribbon cable is described, the connector has two termination ends, each with a housing and conductive terminals. The housings have a stepped configuration having at least two different levels on which free ends of the cables are terminated to the terminals of the housing. The terminals extend from the steps to terminating faces that are mate with opposing receptacle connectors. The two housing are flexibly interconnected so that they may deflect relative to each other.

Abstract: A bi-directional audio cable assembly (10) (BACA 10) that functions in combination with an audio amplifier (90), a microphone (92) and a pair of headphones (94). The BACA (10) consists of a single cable that includes an XLR cable (12) that is integrated with a TRS cable (52). The XLR cable (12) has a first end (14) having an XLR plug (44) that is attached to the input of the audio amplifier (90), and a second end (18) having an XLR socket (46) that is attached to the microphone (92). Likewise, the integrated TRS cable (52) has a first end (54) having a TRS plug (64) that is attached to the output of the audio amplifier (90), and a second end (58) that is attached to the pair of headphones (94). The BACA (10) allows a single person to produce an audio signal that is applied via the microphone (92) to the input of the audio amplifier (90) and to hear the same produced audio signal via the pair of headphones (94) without interference from cable-internal noise or external ambient noise.

Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes at least two connectors (10, 20), each connector including an insulated housing (11) and a plurality of power contacts (115) supported by the insulated housing; two printed circuit boards (12, 22) respectively disposed rearward of the two connectors, and tail portions of the power contacts respectively soldered to the two printed circuit boards; and a plurality of power wires (14, 24) including one set of the power wires each having two opposite ends soldered to the two printed circuit board to connected the two connector (10, 20) together and the other set of power wires soldered to one of the two printed circuit board and further adapted for coupling to a power source such that the two connectors are capable of being powered by same power transmitting lines.

Abstract: A cable connector 1 includes a cover insulator adapted to clamp a cable. The cable has an end portion bent by a bending angle ?. The cover insulator is coupled to a base insulator. The base insulator holds a terminal having an end portion bent by a bending angle ?. Herein, the angles ? and ? satisfy the relationship given by ?<??? (rad) so that the end portion of the cable is pressed by the end portion of the terminal.

Abstract: A wire harness for a motor vehicle is provided. The wire harness includes a primary node that includes a first pair of communication wires, and a optional slave node that includes a slave connector. The wire harness also includes a second pair of communication wires and a first connector that is operable to enable the optional slave node to communicate with the primary node when the slave connector is coupled to the first connector. The first connector enables communication with the primary node via the first pair of communication wires and the second pair of communication wires. One wire from the first pair and the second pair of communication wires are crimped together to form a first terminal and the remaining wires of the first pair and the second pair of communication wires are crimped together to form a second terminal for the first connector.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit comprises a first region, a second region, and a connection region. The connection region connects the first region and the second region, and has a surface. When the flexible printed circuit is used, the connection region can be bent so that part of the surface overlaps in order to present a particular angle between the first region and the second region.

Abstract: A probe is provided for testing the electrical characteristics of a device. The probe includes a housing, a plurality of cables, a circuit board located within the housing, and a field-replaceable probe tip. The probe tip includes an array of contacts. Each of the plurality of cables is connected to a corresponding contact. The probe includes a retractable shroud that retracts as the probe is connected to the device. The contacts have bifurcated tips.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for transmitting electric current, in particular for a steering wheel heater of a motor vehicle, between a stationary housing part and a rotor which can rotate with respect to the housing part, comprising a flat ribbon cable and end plug connectors which are provided in the region of the free ends of the flat ribbon cable. The invention is characterized in that the flat ribbon cable has a central plug connector which is placed between the end plug connectors and is intended to be arranged on the rotor side or housing side, from which central plug connector at least one line runs to one end plug connector and one line to the other end plug connector, wherein the two end plug connectors are intended to be arranged on the housing side or rotor side. The invention also relates to a steering column/steering wheel transmission unit with a connection apparatus of this type.

Abstract: The present integrated DSLAM to POTS splitter connector comprises a first set of wires each having a first end terminating in a first 50-pin connector for connecting to the DSLAM and second end terminating in a 64-pin connector for connecting to a first POTS splitter, one of the wires terminates in a first DPM; a second set of wires each having a first end terminating in a second 50-pin connector for connecting to the DSLAM, a second end terminating in a 64-pin connector for connecting to a second POTS splitter, one of the wires terminates in the first DPM and another in a second DPM; and a third set of wires each having a first end terminating in a third 50-pin connector for connecting to the DSLAM, a second end terminating in a 64-pin connector for connecting to a third POTS splitter, one of the wires terminates in second DPM.

Abstract: A device and a method of reducing electromagnetic interference resulting from a harmonic wave produced by a signal transmitted through a harness. The method includes winding a conductive wire at least once around the harness, and grounding at least one end of the conductive wire. Accordingly, the electromagnetic interference reducing method is capable of reducing electromagnetic interference without any side effects by using a low cost and a simple ground line.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A signal transmission apparatus for external electronic devices is located on and coupled with a power supply. One end of the signal transmission apparatus that is coupled with the power supply is connected to a control signal input and output unit through a signal transmission line. The opposite end has a plug to connect to an external electronic device. Through the line integration of the signal transmission apparatus, an electric and signal transmission line can be directly connected to the external electronic device to provide required electricity and control signals.

Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting a primary side mating connector having contacts and a secondary mating connector having contacts. The connector has parallelly arranged flexible cables and connectors provided at both ends of the cable and individually connected to the primary and secondary mating connectors. The number of the primary side contacts is less than the number of the secondary side contacts, and at least some of the secondary side contacts are connected to one cable that is shared by a set of contacts. The primary side mating connectors are fixed on a circuit board. The secondary mating connector is assembled in an information device that is movable on a mounting surface.

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 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.

Abstract: The integration areas, system and method of interconnecting components provide efficient techniques for separating the conductive path between components from the pin-to-pin integration between components through the use of conductive elements that may be interconnected in a variety of manners. The interconnections between the conductive elements may be configured automatically and may be modified relatively easily. The integration area includes component connection receptacles, first conductive elements that extend from each component connection receptacle, second conductive elements that extend across at least one first conductive element, and connections between the conductive elements to interconnect the components. The conductive elements may include flatwire segments and/or printed circuit boards. The connections between the conductive elements may be made with pins and jumpers, connection vias and solder patches and/or various insulation barriers through which the conductive elements connect.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing having a plurality of terminal receiving chambers arranged in a row, and a plurality of terminals which are connected respectively to end portions of a plurality of wires of a cable, and are received respectively in the terminal receiving chambers. Wall reduction portions are formed respectively in partition walls of the connector housing, each interposed between the adjacent terminal receiving chambers, so that an impedance of the connector can be matched with an impedance of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector is connected to a flat conductive member having a connecting portion. The electrical connector includes a housing formed of an insulating material and having a receptacle space for receiving the flat conductive member; a terminal arranged in the housing along a first direction; a metal member disposed in the housing, said metal member including an attaching portion attached to the housing, an arm portion extending from the attaching portion, and an extending portion extending inward from the arm portion; and a pressing member supported on one of the housing, the terminal, and the metal member to be rotatable for pressing a contact portion of the terminal against the connecting portion. The extending portion extends close to the flat conductive member and overlaps with the flat conductive member when the flat conductive member is inserted into the receptacle space.

Abstract: A cable control assembly is beneficially adapted for shifting controllable mechanisms, such as a power take-off unit, between two conditions, an initial position and an actuated position. The cable control assembly preferably includes a housing, a handle extending from the housing, a driving member, a driven member, and a locking member such as a pawl. Upon shifting of the handle from an initial position to an actuated position, the driving member shifts the driven member, which is operatively coupled to the control cable. Upon reaching the actuated position, the locking member holds the driven member in the actuated position without transmitting a tensioning force applied to the control cable to the driving member. Return of the driving member in a direction toward the initial position automatically causes the locking member to move free of the driven member and enable return of the driven member and control cable to the initial position without other unlocking steps.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a first connector (200), a second connector (500) and an insulative base housing (1). The first connector includes a first housing (30) and a number of first terminals (20) fitted in and outwardly projecting from one end of the housing. The second connector has a second insulative housing (31) and a number of second terminals (21) fitted in and extending beyond one end of the second housing. The base housing includes a first holding portion for supporting the first connector and a second holding portion for supporting the second connector. The base housing defines an accessible mating interface (10) having a number of passages (122) are arranged in a first row and a second row to respectively dispose the first terminals and the second terminals.

Abstract: A power supply power compensation structure uses a connector as power output ports. The power supply has a feedback signal connector. A power output connector is coupled with a transmission line set which joins another connector to couple with the feedback signal connector. Thereby power output quality can be monitored to maintain optimal output power delivered to electronic devices.

Abstract: A signal transmission cable with adaptive contact pin reference structure includes a first cable having a connecting edge; a second cable having a connecting edge; a component lay-out section having a first lateral edge adjacent to the connecting edge of the first cable, and a second lateral edge; and an overlapping section having an inner lateral edge adjacent to the second lateral edge of said component lay-out section with a folding line formed between them, and an outer lateral edge adjacent to the connecting edge of the second cable with another folding line formed between them. Signal transmission lines included in the component lay-out section and the first cable are correspondingly connected with one another, and signal transmission lines included in the overlapping section are correspondingly connected to those included in the second cable and the component lay-out section.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing and a required number of pusher members. The housing has a fitting aperture into which two or at least three flexible printed circuit boards are inserted and insertion openings for holding the required number of the pusher members. When the two or at least three flexible printed circuit boards are inserted into the fitting aperture of the housing, contact portions of the two or at least three flexible printed circuit boards are urged by the pusher members so as to be connected to each other to achieve electrical continuity of the connector. With this construction, the connector can be mounted on anywhere with the exception of a flexible printed circuit board as by adhesion or pushing down by a frame of the set without using soldering, thereby permitting low cost manufacture and wide freedom of selection of connector mechanisms.

Abstract: The invention relates to flat film conductors comprising thermoplastic polyurethane and stabilised thermoplastic polyurethane comprising antioxidants and metal deactivators, preferably for use in flat film conductors.

Abstract: The integration areas, system and method of interconnecting components provide efficient techniques for separating the conductive path between components from the pin-to-pin integration between components through the use of conductive elements that may be interconnected in a variety of manners. The interconnections between the conductive elements may be configured automatically and may be modified relatively easily. The integration area includes component connection receptacles, first conductive elements that extend from each component connection receptacle, second conductive elements that extend across at least one first conductive element, and connections between the conductive elements to interconnect the components. The conductive elements may include flatwire segments and/or printed circuit boards. The connections between the conductive elements may be made with pins and jumpers, connection vias and solder patches and/or various insulation barriers through which the conductive elements connect.