Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for applying a flexible, expandable sleeving over an elongated structure includes a first area for receiving the member and an elongated hollow conduit that receives the elongated structure within a hollow interior space thereof. The expandable sleeving is compressed and bunched and held in compression along an outer surface of the conduit. The apparatus also includes a second area that includes a pair of rollers that are disposed about one end of the conduit and are configured so that they contact the sleeving as it is paid out onto an outside of the elongated structure and prevent the compressed sleeving from suddenly releasing its stored energy and self-ejecting off of the conduit as the sleeving and bundle are mated and are moved away from the rollers.

Abstract: A connector system includes a first connector part including at least one first cavity formed therein. The first connector part has at least one first contact. The system includes a second connector part including at least one second cavity formed therein. The second connector part is complementary to the first connector part such that when the first and second connector parts mate together. The first and second cavities are at least partially aligned and the first and second contacts are placed in electrical contact with one another. The system also includes a printed circuit board sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a plurality of spring contacts that are electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sub-assembly has a stabilizing element that includes a plurality of vanes with the spring contacts being disposed between the vanes.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector including a D-subminiature connector assembly that includes a base; a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base; and a header mounted to the base. The header has a plurality of internal contacts and an open rear end for receiving a receptacle that includes conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the internal contacts when the receptacle is fully inserted into and engaged with the header.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for applying a flexible, expandable sleeving over an elongated structure includes a first area for receiving the member and an elongated hollow conduit that receives the elongated structure within a hollow interior space thereof. The expandable sleeving is compressed and bunched and held in compression along an outer surface of the conduit. The apparatus also includes a second area that includes a pair of rollers that are disposed about one end of the conduit and are configured so that they contact the sleeving as it is paid out onto an outside of the elongated structure and prevent the compressed sleeving from suddenly releasing its stored energy and self-ejecting off of the conduit as the sleeving and bundle are mated and are moved away from the rollers.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector including a D-subminiature connector assembly that includes a base; a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base; and a header mounted to the base. The header has a plurality of internal contacts and an open rear end for receiving a receptacle that includes conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the internal contacts when the receptacle is fully inserted into and engaged with the header.

Abstract: A connector system includes a first connector part including at least one first cavity formed therein. The first connector part has at least one first contact. The system includes a second connector part including at least one second cavity formed therein. The second connector part is complementary to the first connector part such that when the first and second connector parts mate together. The first and second cavities are at least partially aligned and the first and second contacts are placed in electrical contact with one another. The system also includes a printed circuit board sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a plurality of spring contacts that are electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sub-assembly has a stabilizing element that includes a plurality of vanes with the spring contacts being disposed between the vanes.

Abstract: A connector, such as an S-video connector, according to one embodiment includes an internal connector assembly and a housing. The internal connector assembly includes a pin connector that includes a plurality of pin contacts that are surrounded at least in part by a pin housing and a flexible printed circuit board that is electrically connected to the pin contacts. The connector assembly also includes a terminal block that is electrically connected to the pin contacts through the printed circuit board. The terminal block has terminal openings for receiving conductive elements associated with a cable to permit an electrical connection between the cable and the pin contacts. The housing has an inner compartment that receives and holds the internal connector assembly in non-rotatable manner, with the pin housing and pin contacts extending beyond one end of the housing.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, a miniature stereo jack assembly includes an internal sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a stereo jack component for receiving a stereo jack, and a terminal block. The stereo jack component is disposed against and in electrical contact with a first surface of the printed circuit board and the terminal block is disposed against and in electrical contact with a second surface of the printed circuit board. The stereo jack assembly also includes a housing that surrounds the internal sub-assembly. The housing has a first portion that has external threads for mating with a fastener that is used to attach the stereo jack assembly to a surface, such as a wall plate, panel, chassis or box.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector includes a D-subminiature connector assembly including a base, a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base, and a terminal block mounted to the base and spaced from the D-subminiature connector. The terminal block has individual terminal openings for receiving wires associated with an electrical cable. Each terminal opening is defined by an axis that intersects a plane containing the base. The electrical connector also includes a hood receiving and holding the D-subminiature connector assembly.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector includes a D-subminiature connector assembly including a base, a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base, and a terminal block mounted to the base and spaced from the D-subminiature connector. The terminal block has individual terminal openings for receiving wires associated with an electrical cable. Each terminal opening is defined by an axis that intersects a plane containing the base. The electrical connector also includes a hood receiving and holding the D-subminiature connector assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrical connection to an electronic device includes: (1) a terminal block assembly formed of: (a) a connector base having first conductive members associated therewith; (b) a printed circuit board that includes a plurality of conductive paths formed thereon and is coupled to the connector base such that the first conductive members contact the plurality of conductive paths; and (c) one or more terminal blocks each formed of a housing that includes first openings for receiving second conductive members and a plurality of contacts disposed therein along with a plurality of contact fasteners that can be tightened so as to apply a force against the second conductive members so that they are brought into contact with and releasably fixed to respective contacts resulting in the first and second conductive members being electrically connected via the plurality of conductive paths; and (2) a connector housing for receiving and containing the terminal block assembly.