Abstract: An inline splicing module for use in combination with one or more fiber subgroup cables each having a plurality of individual fibers includes a backplane component having top and bottom sides; at least one projection on the backplane component defining a cable slack storage component for securing the fiber subgroup cable in a storage position; at least one splice capturing component on the backplane component having a plurality of splice protector sleeves that are each sized and configured for securing therethrough a corresponding one of the plurality of individual fibers from one of the one or more fiber subgroup cables; and a plurality of fiber optic couplers each being structured and disposed for receipt of a corresponding one of the plurality of individual fibers.

Abstract: A cartridge system for a cable reel. The cartridge system includes a case configured to hold the cable reel and a pair of reel roller elements inside the case. Each of the reel roller elements has ends that are connected to opposite sides of the case. Each of reel roller elements has a roller rotatable within the case. The roller is configured to receive a flange of the cable reel such that the cable reel is rotatable within the case.

Abstract: A structure for securing broadcast cables and connectors includes a rack mounted enclosure frame having an inner facing surface surrounding a cavity, wherein a rear side of the rack mounted enclosure defines a plurality of isolation plate mounts and a front side of the rack mounted enclosure defines an open-ended side; a rack mounted panel defining a plurality of isolation plate mounts, the rack mounted panel being sized and configured for engaged abutment with the open-ended front side of the rack mounted enclosure, and wherein each of the plurality of isolation plate mounts are angled relative to the front side of the rack mounted enclosure frame; and the rack mounted panel including a top section and a bottom section, and wherein the top and bottom sections join together at a convex angle.

Abstract: A system that reduces crosstalk and return loss within electrical communication connectors includes at least two compensating capacitors connected in series that compensate each offending capacitor. An additional inductive component that is connected between two compensating capacitors so that the adjustable inductance of the inductive component can be varied to modify the capacitive coupling effect achieved by the compensating capacitors as a function of frequency. A shape-neutral structure containing two compensating capacitors and one series inductive component in between is positioned so that each compensating capacitor is juxtaposed parallel to the offending capacitor. There is no direct contact between the shape-neutral structure and the transmission lines, and the shape-neutral structure does not change the shape of PCB traces and reduces both crosstalk and return loss.

Abstract: A system for radially terminating cabling includes a stuffer cap component surrounding an opening sized and configured for selective passage therethrough of a plurality of conductor pairs; a plurality of slots concentrically arranged on the front end of the stuffer cap component, wherein each wire of each of the plurality of conductor pairs may be selectively pressed into one of the plurality of slots; at least one keying member on the stuffer cap component having a unique keying member geometry; a connector including a receptacle component configured for mating with the stuffer cap component, wherein at least one keying element on the receptacle component is geometrically sized and configured for passage therethrough of a corresponding one of the keying members; a plurality of IDCs each being aligned for engaged abutment with a corresponding one of the wires of the plurality of conductor pairs when the stuffer cap component is axially rotated by a user.

Abstract: A reel frame stand for supporting a reel thereon comprises a first pair of hingedly connected legs oppositely disposed from a second pair of hingedly connected legs; a first axle bearing on the first pair of legs and a second axle bearing on the second pair of legs, and each of the first and second axle bearings comprising a base and a bushing having a cylindrical inner surface surrounding an open channel; an axle having opposing cylindrical portions being rotatably secured within the open channels of the opposing first and second axle bearings to permit selective rotation of the reel supported thereon; a first brace having one end being rotatably secured to one of the legs of the first pair of legs and a second end being selectively securable at one of a plurality of ports on the first pair of legs by a fastener that is sized and configured for engaged receipt within each of the plurality of ports; a second brace having one end being rotatably secured to one of the legs of the second pair of legs and a secon

Abstract: A system for radially terminating cabling includes a stuffer cap component surrounding an opening sized and configured for selective passage therethrough of a plurality of conductor pairs; a plurality of slots concentrically arranged on the front end of the stuffer cap component, wherein each wire of each of the plurality of conductor pairs may be selectively pressed into one of the plurality of slots; at least one keying member on the stuffer cap component having a unique keying member geometry; a connector including a receptacle component configured for mating with the stuffer cap component, wherein at least one keying element on the receptacle component is geometrically sized and configured for passage therethrough of a corresponding one of the keying members; a plurality of IDCs each being aligned for engaged abutment with a corresponding one of the wires of the plurality of conductor pairs when the stuffer cap component is axially rotated by a user.

Abstract: A telecommunications patching system is provided having a panel and at least one cassette movably received in the panel. The cassette receives a plurality of telecommunication connector jacks. Each jack has a front cavity adapted to receive a patch cord plug having a patch cord cable extending therefrom. The cassette has first and second ends. A tab extends from and is attached to the first end of the cassette such that the cassette may readily be moved to different positions in the panel. The tab includes a first cable guide.

Abstract: There is provided a communication connector including a housing and a plurality of electrical contacts received by the housing. A printed circuit board (PCB) is provided and includes first and second pairs of electrically conductive signal traces on different layers of the PCB, each pair of the first and second pairs of traces being connected to a corresponding pair of the plurality of pairs of contacts; and at least one split ground plane including first and second sections being substantially electrically isolated from one another, wherein at least a portion of the first section is adjacent to at least a portion of the first pair of traces and at least a portion of the second section is adjacent to at least a portion of the second pair of traces.

Abstract: A cabling system that provides continuous transport of data, as well as testing. At all times a channel is available for data transmission. In one embodiment, the cabling system includes a cable in turn including two data transmission channels. First and second transceivers are provided at respective opposite ends of the cable connected to the data transmission channels. At least one of the transceivers is functionally capable of both a data transmission mode and a test or audit mode, and periodically alternates between two operational modes. In another embodiment, first and second transceivers are provided at respective opposite ends of the cable and connected to a data transmission channel. At least one of the transceivers is functionally capable of both data transmission employing one wavelength and testing or auditing employing another wavelength.

Abstract: There is provided a communication connector for improving signal transmission performance, the communication connector including a cable termination component being sized and configured for selective receipt of a plurality of conductor pairs of a cable; a plurality of slots on said cable termination component, wherein each wire of each of the plurality of conductor pairs may be selectively pressed into one of the plurality of slots; a receptacle component including a plurality of electrical contacts and a plurality of offset-positioned insulation displacement contacts (IDCs), each of the plurality of offset-positioned IDCs being aligned for engaged abutment with a corresponding one of the wires of the plurality of conductor pairs when the cable termination component and the receptacle component are coupled; a printed circuit board; and wherein the offset placement of the IDCs increases the separation distance between IDCs of another receptacle component when a plurality of the receptacle components are adjace

Abstract: There is provided a communication connector for improving signal transmission performance, the communication connector including a cable termination component being sized and configured for selective receipt of a plurality of conductor pairs of a cable; a plurality of slots on said cable termination component, wherein each wire of each of the plurality of conductor pairs may be selectively pressed into one of the plurality of slots; a receptacle component including a plurality of electrical contacts and a plurality of offset-positioned insulation displacement contacts (IDCs), each of the plurality of offset-positioned IDCs being aligned for engaged abutment with a corresponding one of the wires of the plurality of conductor pairs when the cable termination component and the receptacle component are coupled; a printed circuit board; and wherein the offset placement of the IDCs increases the separation distance between IDCs of another receptacle component when a plurality of the receptacle components are adjace

Abstract: A back shell apparatus receives a cable having conductors extending through the apparatus for attaching to a connector. The back shell includes at least two clam shell halves that mate to surround the conductors. The back shell allows for angular configurations of the cable and connector by including flexible bellows through which the conductors extend. The bellows are respectively expandable and retractable about the conductors. The back shell apparatus further includes a modular cable adapter that receives a respectively sized cable terminus from which the conductors extend into the bellows toward a connector. The back shell apparatus further includes a coupling nut adapter holding a respectively sized coupling nut that mates with the connector.

Abstract: Expanded beam fiber optic connectors for establishing an aligned connection between an end of an optical fiber and a ball lens. A housing includes a bore and is made of a compressible material for secure press fit of components within the bore, including the ball lens. A ferrule at the end of the optical fiber supports the optical fiber. In one embodiment, a section of optical fiber is coaxially centered within and supported by a single piece fiber stub with stepped outside diameters defining a press fit end and a secondary connection end, with a butt joint between the other end of the section of optical fiber and the end of the optical fiber being connected. In another embodiment, the ferrule is inserted within a longitudinally extending sleeve having an outside diameter sized for being press fit within the bore and an inside diameter sized for receiving the ferrule.

Abstract: An insert cap for a fiber optic connector defines a key for mating connectors.

Abstract: An inline splicing module for use in combination with one or more fiber subgroup cables each having a plurality of individual fibers includes a backplane component having top and bottom sides; at least one projection on the backplane component defining a cable slack storage component for securing the fiber subgroup cable in a storage position; at least one splice capturing component on the backplane component having a plurality of splice protector sleeves that are each sized and configured for securing therethrough a corresponding one of the plurality of individual fibers from one of the one or more fiber subgroup cables; and a plurality of fiber optic couplers each being structured and disposed for receipt of a corresponding one of the plurality of individual fibers.