Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a strain relief for use in the assembly of an electrical connector on an end of an electrical conductor having at least an outer braided portion, which may be surrounded by an insulating cover. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide a low cost approach for installation using minimal tooling, while providing a precise and robust relief that ensures electrical performance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a strain relief for use in the assembly of an electrical connector on an end of an electrical conductor having at least an outer braided portion, which may be surrounded by an insulating cover. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide a low cost approach for installation using minimal tooling, while providing a precise and robust relief that ensures electrical performance.

Abstract: A latch assembly for coupling first and second connectors, which are adapted to be held in contiguous relation to one another, the assembly including at least one latching arm having upper and lower portions, the arm extending from the second connector towards the first member and having a catch mechanism on the upper portion adapted to engage the first connector and to retain the first connector to the second connector. Also included is a fulcrum mechanism adapted to allow the latching arm to pivot thereon in a manner whereby when a sufficient force is applied to the lower portion of each latching arm below the fulcrum, the upper portion of the arm deflects in an outward direction to allow unmating of the first and second connectors.

Abstract: In a compression coaxial cable assembly, a housing has a contacting face and a coaxial cable has an end inserted into the housing, a signal conductor, and an outer shield. First and second members are mounted to and electrically coupled to the signal conductor and the outer shield, respectively, and each of the first and second members has a deflectable portion projecting from the housing at the contacting face. Upon coupling the housing to a substrate, the deflectable portions each electrically contact corresponding surfaces on the substrate. Upon urging the housing toward the substrate, the deflectable portions each deflect and withdraw into the housing.

Abstract: A PC card assembly method and apparatus includes a printed circuit board having the front end edge, a rear end edge, and a first and second side edges. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of conductive pads. The apparatus also includes a front end connector located adjacent the front end edge of the printed circuit board. The front end connector has an insulative body and a plurality of conductive contacts which are coupled to the conductive pads on the printed circuit board. The apparatus further includes a back end plug located adjacent the rear end edge of the printed circuit board, and at least one metal rail having a first end coupled to the front end connector, a second end coupled to the back end plug, and an integral foot section coupled to a ground conductive pad on the printed circuit board to couple the rail to the printed circuit board electrically.