Abstract: An electronic device is provided which is configured for attachment to a coaxial cable having a central conductor and an outer conductor. The electronic circuit includes connection conductors that each have a central conductor connection end that is configured to have a portion for engaging and penetrating into the central conductor and to have a further portion serving to impede the connection conductors from becoming withdrawn from the coaxial cable. The configuration of the ends of the connection conductors can be that of an arrowhead. An enclosure is provided around the electronic circuit and the portion of the coaxial cable to which the electronic circuit will be coupled by the connection conductors. In addition, the central conductor are made discontinuous between the points at which the connection conductors engage into the central conductor.

Abstract: An optical fiber distribution apparatus of the type in which optical feeder cables are connected to optical distribution cables through connectors. The optical fiber distribution apparatus includes a frame having a front portion; a plurality of distribution panels each having a free front edge; pivoting mechanisms for pivotally mounting respective distribution panels to the frame with regular vertical intervals for pivotable movement about a horizontal axis: and locking mechanisms for releasably locking each of the distribution panels selectively at one of both a normal position, where each distribution panel is parallel to the other with the free edge thereof positioned substantially not higher than the rotation axis thereof, and a raised position, where the free front edge of each distribution panel is raised above the rotation axis thereof for accessing to a distribution panel just below.