Abstract: A filter connector incorporates a capacitor formed in the connector with dielectric material consisting of discrete particles maintained in electrical contact with the live and ground electrodes. Since the dielectric material is handled in non-rigid bulk form, no breakage is encountered during assembly and handling. Disassembly of the connector for repair is feasible. Both method and apparatus are described.

Abstract: A pin or socket type electrical contact of an efficient modular design selectively provides transient voltage overload protection, inductive and capacitive filter impedance for frequency discrimination, and series DC resistance and a fusing element for appropriate current limiting functions. In all forms, the filter contact may include resilient, electrically conductive bushings interposed between the aforesaid impedance components and the input and output ends of the contact both to accommodate simplified and reliable assembly of the modular components and to assure a negligible probability of mechanical stress damage in installation of the contact in its system operating environment.