Abstract: The invention is directed to a connector assembly (1) comprising a first connector part (2) which is interconnectable to a second connector part (3). The first connector part (2) comprises a ferrule (13) which is encompassed by a shutter frame (17) and a thereto attached shutter (16). The shutter (16) is arranged movable with respect to the ferrule (13) in a first direction (x) between a closed position, in which the shutter (16) encompasses a connection face (37) of the ferrule (13), and an open position, in which the connection face (37) is set free from the shutter (16). The shutter frame (17) and/or the shutter (16) comprises at least one locating surface (36) which during mating interacts with the second connector part (3) such that the shutter (16) is displaced relative to the ferrule (13) from the closed to the open position.

Abstract: A stripping tool for a cable includes a cutting unit with at least one blade, a cable seat, and a kinematic structure. The kinematic structure is operatively coupled with the cutting unit to move the at least one blade radially with respect to, and rotationally around, a tool axis and the cable seat. A method for stripping a cable includes moving a plurality of blades of a cutting unit with respect to each other radially to and rotationally around a tool axis. The method includes controlling and coordinating the movement of the blades via a kinematic structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion with a first housing with a circumferential inner locking shoulder at a first end of the first housing and a second connector portion interconnectable with the first connector portion, having a second housing with a circumferential outer groove arranged coaxially with respect to a connector axis. A radially deformable locking ring is arranged in the circumferential groove of the second connector portion. The locking ring includes a circumferential outer locking shoulder, behind which the inner locking shoulder of the first connector portion is locked in a connected state of the first and the second connector portion and an unlocking surface that is circumferentially accessible from the outer vicinity in the connected state.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna, in particular array antenna. The antenna includes an antenna top surface (1a) and an antenna bottom surface (1b). The antenna further includes a waveguide channel structure with a plurality of waveguide end branches (111). Each waveguide end branch (111) opens into an associated waveguide opening (100) in the antenna top surface (1a) in a one-to-one relation, wherein the waveguide openings (100) are arranged in a pattern of rows and columns. A plurality of recesses (101) extends from the antenna top surface (1a) towards the antenna bottom surface (1b), the plurality of recesses (101, 101b) being arranged such that a recess (101b) is present between pairs of neighboring waveguide openings (100) of the same row and/or column.

Abstract: A wave conductor for electromagnetic waves, waveguide connector and communications link A wave conductor for electromagnetic waves, preferably a millimeter-wave wave conductor, in particular for a digital communication application, with a conductor core and a one conductor sheathing. The conductor sheathing surrounds the conductor core at least partially in the longitudinal direction and at least partially in the circumferential direction of the wave conductor. One longitudinal section of the wave conductor has cross-sections which deviate from a circle at the outside of the wave conductor and/or at the outside of the conductor sheathing. Further, a waveguide connector for electromagnetic waves, preferably millimeter-wave waveguide connectors, in particular flying or installable waveguide connectors for a wave conductor. The waveguide connector has a wave conductor plug-in recess in which a longitudinal section of the wave conductor is directly placeable.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly which includes an elongated waveguide element (1) and a connector body (2). The connector body (2) is connected to an end of the elongated waveguide element (1) and has a substantially planar bottom surface (24) and an opposing top surface (23). The connector body is made from a single piece of partially metallized dielectric. The connector body has a waveguide coupling element (21) adjacent to the elongated waveguide element (1). The connector body further has an arrangement of electromagnetic band gap elements (27) adjacent to the waveguide coupling element (21).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a cable assembly (10, 10a-b), comprising a cable (10, 10a-b) with a cable hose (11, 11a-b) and at least one conductor (12, 12a-f) arranged therein. The cable hose (11, 11a-b) is spaced a distance apart from the conductor (12) forming a first interstitial space (15, a-b) between the at least conductor (12) and the cable hose (11, 11a-b). At least one tube (20, 20a-b) for conveying of a cooling fluid (21), and a connector (30) comprising at least one contact member (31) interconnected to the at least one conductor (12) and a chamber (32). Said chamber (32) comprises a first port (33) which is interconnected to the first interstitial space between the at least one conductor (12, 12a-f) and the cable hose (11, 11a-b) and a second port (34a, 34a-b) which is interconnected to the at least one tube (20, 20a-b).

Abstract: An optical plug connector (1) having a base body (2) extending in a longitudinal direction (x) with a front end (24) having a first opening to receive a ferrule (7) protruding above the front end (24) of the base body (2) and a rear end (25) having a second opening to receive an optical cable. An articulated locking arm (4) is formed on the front end (24) of the base body (2) and protrudes obliquely toward the rear. A cap (10) is arranged at the base body (2) in front of the articulated locking arm (4) and pivotable about a hinge axis (20) of a hinge (19) to protect the ferrule (7) in a closed position and release the ferrule (7) in an open position. The cap (10) is arranged above the ferrule (7) and in front of the locking arm (4) in a transversal direction (y).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a connector assembly (1) comprising a first connector part (2) which is interconnectable to a second connector part (3). The first connector part (2) comprises a ferrule (13) which is encompassed by a shutter frame (17) and a thereto attached shutter (16). The shutter (16) is arranged movable with respect to the ferrule (13) in a first direction (x) between a closed position, in which the shutter (16) encompasses a connection face (37) of the ferrule (13), and an open position, in which the connection face (37) is set free from the shutter (16). The shutter frame (17) and/or the shutter (16) comprises at least one locating surface (36) which during mating interacts with the second connector part (3) such that the shutter (16) is displaced relative to the ferrule (13) from the closed to the open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an antenna, in particular array antenna. The antenna includes an antenna top surface (1a) and an antenna bottom surface (1b). The antenna further includes a waveguide channel structure with a plurality of waveguide end branches (111). Each waveguide end branch (111) opens into an associated waveguide opening (100) in the antenna top surface (1a) in a one-to-one relation, wherein the waveguide openings (100) are arranged in a pattern of rows and columns. A plurality of recesses (101) extends from the antenna top surface (1a) towards the antenna bottom surface (1b), the plurality of recesses (101, 101b) being arranged such that a recess (101b) is present between pairs of neighboring waveguide openings (100) of the same row and/or column.

Abstract: An interconnection assembly for a switching device includes at least one cable with a core having a first dielectric material, wherein the core is at least partially surrounded by a second dielectric material having a refractive index different from the first dielectric material. A first connector part is positioned with respect to at least one antenna and includes a fan-out element and at least one hollow conductor arranged between the antenna and the core of the cable wherein the at least one hollow conductor extends in the fan-out element to guide a signal between the antenna and the core of the cable, wherein the hollow conductor includes a first port aligned with the antenna and a second port, and when assembled is in communication with the core of the cable. At least one second connector part is interconnected to the cable positioning the core of the cable in a connected position with respect to the second port of the hollow conductor.

Abstract: An optical plug connector (1) having a base body (2) extending in a longitudinal direction (x) with a front end (24) having a first opening to receive a ferrule (7) protruding above the front end (24) of the base body (2) and a rear end (25) having a second opening to receive an optical cable. An articulated locking arm (4) is formed on the front end (24) of the base body (2) and protrudes obliquely toward the rear. A cap (10) is arranged at the base body (2) in front of the articulated locking arm (4) and pivotable about a hinge axis (20) of a hinge (19) to protect the ferrule (7) in a closed position and release the ferrule (7) in an open position. The cap (10) is arranged above the ferrule (7) and in front of the locking arm (4) in a transversal direction (y).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an adapter (1) for a coaxial connector assembly (2) comprising a tubular outer conductor (3) and a pin-shaped inner conductor (4) both extending in a mounted position in a longitudinal direction (z) and a spacer (5) which in the mounted position is arranged inside the outer conductor (3) encompassing the inner conductor (4) at least partially and by which the inner conductor (4) is positioned with respect to the outer conductor (3). The spacer (5) comprises a first half (5a) and a second half (5b) which are interconnectable to each other along a separation plane extending in the longitudinal direction (z), wherein the first and/or the second half (5a, 5b) comprise at least one holding means (6) to hold the inner conductor (4) in the mounted position.

Abstract: An adapter structure for transferring an electromagnetic signal between an electronic component and an antenna, the adapter structure includes an adapter body having a base surface. The adapter structure further includes at least one ridged adapter waveguide channel, wherein the at least one adapter waveguide channel extends from the base surface into the adapter body. The adapter structure further includes an electromagnetic band gap structure with a plurality of band gap elements, wherein the band gap elements are spaced apart relative to each other, project from the base surface and have a front face spaced apart from the base surface. At least one band gap element is arranged as extension of a ridge of an associated adapter waveguide channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connection system in which solid insulating structures are used and it is provided a lengthening of the guide portion of the connectors, while ensuring an axial immobilization of the ground contacts independently of the locking device that mechanically locks the plug to the jack when they are in mutual connection configuration.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an enclosure (1) for a connector on a cable. The enclosure (1) comprises a flange (2) having a base plate (4) with an opening (3) for the cable. First connecting means (7) are arranged around the opening. The enclosure furthermore comprises a plug (9) comprising a plug body (10) with a first end (11) foreseen to interact in a mounted position with the base plate of the flange (2) and a second end (12). A sleeve (14) encompasses in a mounted position the plug body (10) and comprises second connecting means (15) is provided. The second connecting means (15) are foreseen to interact in a mounted position with the first connecting means (7) of the flange (2). The sleeve (14) comprises a first thread (16) and a gland nut (18) comprising a second thread (17) interacting in a mounted position with the first thread (16) of the sleeve (14). A clamping means (19) for the cable is arranged at the second end (12) of the plug body (10).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion with a first housing with a circumferential inner locking shoulder at a first end of the first housing and a second connector portion interconnectable with the first connector portion, having a second housing with a circumferential outer groove arranged coaxially with respect to a connector axis. A radially deformable locking ring is arranged in the circumferential groove of the second connector portion. The locking ring includes a circumferential outer locking shoulder, behind which the inner locking shoulder of the first connector portion is locked in a connected state of the first and the second connector portion and an unlocking surface that is circumferentially accessible from the outer vicinity in the connected state.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a housing holding at least one jack assembly with an inner conductor and an outer conductor arranged coaxial to the inner conductor. The second connector includes a socket with at least one opening extending in an axial direction. The opening includes a contact surface which in a mated position is electrically interconnected to an outer conductor of the jack assembly. In a direction of the axial extension (z-direction) of the opening, a contact surface is arranged which in the mated position is electrically interconnected to the inner conductor of the first connector part.

Abstract: A waveguide assembly which includes an elongated waveguide element (1) and a connector body (2). The connector body (2) is connected to an end of the elongated waveguide element (1) and has a substantially planar bottom surface (24) and an opposing top surface (23). The connector body is made from a single piece of partially metallized dielectric. The connector body has a waveguide coupling element (21) adjacent to the elongated waveguide element (1). The connector body further has an arrangement of electromagnetic band gap elements (27) adjacent to the waveguide coupling element (21).