Abstract: A high density interconnection device includes a high density connector block having a plurality of jacks disposed on the outer surface for common interconnected to a high density connector. A recessed portion formed on the first side surface defines a first multi-faceted surface having a plurality of angularly disposed first surface elements. A projecting portion formed on the second side surface defines a second multi-faceted surface having a plurality of angularly disposed second surface elements. In another embodiment, one group of jacks are defined in a first plane, and another group of jacks are defined in a second plane. The first and second planes are substantially parallel such that the first and second groups of jacks are offset.

Abstract: The high density connector is primarily for use on a circuit board and in conjunction with a predetermined connector opening in an equipment housing for the circuit board. A socket housing has a substantially rectangular configuration and has a plurality of socket elements in a predetermined configuration in a first face of the socket housing. Each of the socket elements has an electrical lead extending from the socket housing, the electrical leads being electrically connected to the circuit board. The socket housing is mounted in the equipment housing such that the first face of the socket housing is aligned in the predetermined opening of the equipment housing. The leads are connected to a plurality of terminals on a circuit board. The plurality of terminals has substantially the same configuration as the configuration of the socket elements in the first face of the socket housing. The electrical leads extend from a second face of the socket housing, the second face being in a first plane.

Abstract: A high density interconnection device includes a high density connector block having a plurality of jacks disposed on the outer surface for common interconnected to a high density connector. A recessed portion formed on the first side surface defines a first multi-faceted surface having a plurality of angularly disposed first surface elements. A projecting portion formed on the second side surface defines a second multi-faceted surface having a plurality of angularly disposed second surface elements. In another embodiment, one group of jacks are defined in a first plane, and another group of jacks are defined in a second plane. The first and second planes are substantially parallel such that the first and second groups of jacks are offset.