Abstract: A patch panel includes a printed circuit board, an RJ-45 jack and a connector block. The circuit paths from the RJ-45 jack to the connector block are selected to cross in a predetermined crossing pattern with the circuit paths having a predetermined length selected for the patch panel to carry high speed transmissions.

Abstract: A right angle receptacle assembly adapted for connection with a printed circuit board and having a plurality of elongated contact members extending generally parallel to the surface of the printed circuit board. The receptacle also includes a contact lug connected with each contact member for electrically connecting such member to a circuit on the printed circuit board. This contact lug absorbs torsional force caused by insertion and withdrawal of a mating plug and includes first and second leg portions and an intermediate leg portion joining the first and second leg portions in a laterally off-set position with respect to one another.

Abstract: A rolled up terminal end adapted for insertion into an opening in a PCB or the like comprising a first end section with an effective width less than the diameter of the PCB opening, a second section having a terminal retaining ramp means with an effective width greater than the diameter of the PCB opening and an elongated slot extending throughout at least a portion of the second section.