Abstract: A multi-status key panel (10) includes a panel (12) which defines at least one hole (14) and at least one multi-status key (20) which includes a key top (21). The key top has a sign area (22) with at least one sign marked on a surface thereof and a multi-status connector (25) provided at a bottom of the key top. The multi-status connector is for connecting with a PCB (30) (printed circuit board). The operation of the multi-status key panel is convenient and easy. In addition, the layout of each key can reduce the space limitations, so the multi-status key panel can be used in desirable miniaturization of devices such as mobile phones.

Abstract: An electrical connector (12) includes an insulative housing (16) surrounded by conductive shield means (18, 20) and adapted to be mounted on a PC board (100). A mating portion (37) extends inward from a front surface (38) of the housing (16) which is covered by the shield (18, 20). A plurality of contacts (40) are disposed in the mating portion (37) and extend rearward for connecting to the PC board (100). The shield (18, 20) includes an opening (42)in its front face (22) for having a complementary plug connector inserted into the mating portion (37) of the housing (16). A grounding device (14) comprises a plate (50) having the similar configuration of the front face (22) of the shield (18), and engagement tangs (54) projecting from a bottom edge of the plate (50) rearward to form a bight section (56) and successively upward to form a vertical section (58). The vertical section (58) is generally sandwiched between the front face (22) of the shield (18) and the front surface (38) of the housing (16).

Abstract: A connector for use in connecting coaxial cables having a center conductor surrounded by an insulator and a shield is provided with a self-terminating mechanism. The self-terminating mechanism includes a terminating element having an impedance equal to the characteristic impedance of the coaxial cable. The terminating element is arranged within the insulator in such a way that when the connector is uncoupled the terminating element connects the center conductor to the shield, and when the connector is coupled the terminating element is forced off connection with the center conductor.