Abstract: Provided is a communications cable assembly and method of making the same. The cable includes a plurality of conductive wires coated with an insulative jacket and bound within a cover. Located at a first end of the cable is a first connector that includes a plurality of insulation displacement contacts that can receive the wires. Located along the cable between the first and second ends is a second connector that includes a plurality of insulation displacement contacts. The wires are received in the insulation displacement contacts of the second connector prior to being received by the insulation displacement contacts of the first connector. The first connector and second connector are thereby connected in series. A third connector including a third plurality of insulation displacement contacts can be located at the second end of the cable. In an embodiment, the first and second connectors can be rigidly bound to each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interposer assembly that can be located between an integrated circuit package and a circuit carrying element for establishing communication there between. The interposer assembly includes a frame defining a window that holds together a plurality of panels having apertures for accommodating electrical contacts. Each panel includes an interlocking edge for engaging an opposing interlocking edge of an adjacent panel and a frame edge for engaging the frame. The apertures can be arranged across the panels to extend from the frame edge to a location near the interlocking edges. In various embodiments, the interlocking edges can be formed as a tongue and groove design or as a pair of interlocking claws. In an embodiment, the frame edge can include a flange that is set within a step formed on the frame. The panel and frame may be permanently joined by heat staking.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interposer assembly that can be located between an integrated circuit package and a circuit carrying element for establishing communication there between. The interposer assembly includes a frame defining a window that holds together a plurality of panels having apertures for accommodating electrical contacts. Each panel includes an interlocking edge for engaging an opposing interlocking edge of an adjacent panel and a frame edge for engaging the frame. The apertures can be arranged across the panels to extend from the frame edge to a location near the interlocking edges. In various embodiments, the interlocking edges can be formed as a tongue and groove design or as a pair of interlocking claws. In an embodiment, the frame edge can include a flange that is set within a step formed on the frame. The panel and frame may be permanently joined by heat staking.

Abstract: Provided is a communications cable assembly and method of making the same. The cable includes a plurality of conductive wires coated with an insulative jacket and bound within a cover. Located at a first end of the cable is a first connector that includes a plurality of insulation displacement contacts that can receive the wires. Located along the cable between the first and second ends is a second connector that includes a plurality of insulation displacement contacts. The wires are received in the insulation displacement contacts of the second connector prior to being received by the insulation displacement contacts of the first connector. The first connector and second connector are thereby connected in series. A third connector including a third plurality of insulation displacement contacts can be located at the second end of the cable. In an embodiment, the first and second connectors can be rigidly bound to each other.