Abstract: A modular receptacle assembly includes integral optical indication. The receptacle assembly includes a module housing one or more receptacles configured to releasably receive, in an insertion direction, a leading portion of a modular plug. A light pipe having proximal and distal ends, is disposed in the footprint of the module. The proximal end is coupled to the receptacle, and the distal end is coupled to a light source. The proximal end is configured to radiate light onto the leading portion of a plug disposed within said receptacle. An actuator is configured to selectively operate the light pipe.

Abstract: A plug assembly is provided with integral optical indication. The plug assembly includes a housing having a leading portion and a trailing portion. The leading portion is configured for information exchanging engagement with an internally illuminated receptacle sized and shaped to releasably receive said leading portion therein. The receptacle is configured to radiate light onto the leading portion of the plug. This leading portion includes a light collector configured to receive the light, which is then conveyed via an optical coupling to an optical indicator located on the trailing portion of the plug assembly. The indicator has optical properties distinct from those of said trailing portion to facilitate viewing.

Abstract: An Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding system including a conductive clip for electrically coupling a printed circuit board (PCB) to a grounding structure. The clip includes a first contact section attached to a side rather than an edge of the PCB, and a second contact section for contacting the grounding structure. The clip is compressible to ensure a tight fit of the second contact section to the grounding structure. The clip may be formed as a unitary structure and includes transition regions between the first and second contact sections that provide flexibility to the structure. Edge flaps may optionally be included to enhance surface contact of the clip to the PCB. The second contact region is preferably designed with a flat top surface to enable automated surface mounting.

Abstract: An Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) shielding system including a conductive clip for electrically coupling a printed circuit board (PCB) to a grounding structure. The clip includes a first contact section attached to a side rather than an edge of the PCB, and a second contact section for contacting the grounding structure. The clip is compressible to ensure a tight fit of the second contact section to the grounding structure. The clip may be formed as a unitary structure and includes transition regions between the first and second contact sections that provide flexibility to the structure. Edge flaps may optionally be included to enhance surface contact of the clip to the PCB. The second contact region is preferably designed with a flat top surface to enable automated surface mounting.