Abstract: A communications cable includes a bundle of strands. The bundle of strands includes an electrically insulative first strand, an electrically conductive second strand disposed adjacent to the first strand, an electrically conductive third strand disposed adjacent to the first strand and opposite the second strand, and one or more additional electrically insulative strands disposed adjacent to the first strand.

Abstract: An automotive communications cable includes a cable jacket, a pair of twisted conductors disposed within the cable jacket, and two or more insulating strands disposed within the cable jacket. The two or more insulating strands include a central insulating strand disposed between a first conductor in the pair of twisted conductors and a second conductor in the pair of twisted conductors.

Abstract: A battery module for high voltage battery packs, preferably for use in vehicles, comprising a plurality of battery cells each comprising an electronic battery cell monitoring module attached to each of the battery cells, with the battery cell monitoring modules being connected to one another by a balancing bus comprising at least two electrical lines for transmitting data and electrical current, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules being electrically connected to a positive terminal and to a negative terminal of the battery cell, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules having a first electrical switch and a second electrical switch, with the electrical switches being configured to electrically connect the battery cells to a respective one of the two electrical lines of the balancing bus, with the battery module comprising an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, with the energy storage module being electrically connected to the two electrical lines of the balancing bu

Abstract: A cable connector includes a first portion, a second portion, a first electrical prong, and a second electrical prong. The first portion defines a cavity. The second portion is adjacent to the first portion. The second portion includes a mounting structure defining a first cross-sectional void region within the cable connector and a second-cross-sectional void region within the cable connector opposite the first cross-sectional void region. The first electrical prong is disposed, in part, in the first cross-sectional void region and extends from the second portion. The second electrical prong is disposed, in part, in the second cross-sectional void region and extends from the second portion.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of battery cells and a cell balancing system having a respective battery cell monitoring module attached to each battery cell and a module carrier having second connection means for connection of a positive terminal of the battery cell to a negative terminal of an adjacent battery cell and for an electrical connection of a negative terminal of the battery cell to a positive terminal of another adjacent battery cell. The battery cell monitoring modules are connected to one another by a balancing bus for transmitting data and electrical current. The electronic battery cell monitoring modules are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell. The module carrier has two electrical lines and an energy storage module for storing electrical energy. The energy storage module is connected to the two electrical lines to take up or output electrical energy over them.

Abstract: A communications cable includes a bundle of strands. The bundle of strands includes an electrically insulative first strand, an electrically conductive second strand disposed adjacent to the first strand, an electrically conductive third strand disposed adjacent to the first strand and opposite the second strand, and one or more additional electrically insulative strands disposed adjacent to the first strand.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a first portion, a second portion, a first electrical prong, and a second electrical prong. The first portion defines a cavity. The second portion is adjacent to the first portion. The second portion includes a mounting structure defining a first cross-sectional void region within the cable connector and a second-cross-sectional void region within the cable connector opposite the first cross-sectional void region. The first electrical prong is disposed, in part, in the first cross-sectional void region and extends from the second portion. The second electrical prong is disposed, in part, in the second cross-sectional void region and extends from the second portion.

Abstract: A battery module including a plurality of battery cells and a cell balancing system having a respective battery cell monitoring module attached to each battery cell and a module carrier having second connection means for connection of a positive terminal of the battery cell to a negative terminal of an adjacent battery cell and for an electrical connection of a negative terminal of the battery cell to a positive terminal of another adjacent battery cell. The battery cell monitoring modules are connected to one another by a balancing bus for transmitting data and electrical current. The electronic battery cell monitoring modules are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell. The module carrier has two electrical lines and an energy storage module for storing electrical energy. The energy storage module is connected to the two electrical lines to take up or output electrical energy over them.

Abstract: A battery module for high voltage battery packs, preferably for use in vehicles, comprising a plurality of battery cells each comprising an electronic battery cell monitoring module attached to each of the battery cells, with the battery cell monitoring modules being connected to one another by a balancing bus comprising at least two electrical lines for transmitting data and electrical current, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules being electrically connected to a positive terminal and to a negative terminal of the battery cell, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules having a first electrical switch and a second electrical switch, with the electrical switches being configured to electrically connect the battery cells to a respective one of the two electrical lines of the balancing bus, with the battery module comprising an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, with the energy storage module being electrically connected to the two electrical lines of the balancing bu

Abstract: An example communications cable includes a cable jacket, a pair of twisted conductors disposed within the cable jacket, and two or more insulating strands disposed within the cable jacket. The two or more insulating strands include a central insulating strand disposed between a first conductor in the pair of twisted conductors and a second conductor in the pair of twisted conductors.