Abstract: A network device communicates with one or another set of antennas depending on an orientation of the network device. The network device includes a first set of one or more antennas, a second set of one or more antennas, a processor, and memory having stored thereon instructions executable by the processor to cause the device to perform functions. The functions include (1) determining that an orientation of the network device is one of a first orientation and a second orientation; (2) if the determined orientation is the first orientation, then causing the network device to communicate using the first set of one or more antennas; and (3) if the determined the orientation is the second orientation, then causing the network device to communicate using the second set of one or more antennas.

Abstract: An electronic device including a processor and an antenna device is provided. The antenna device includes a power feeding unit, a first radiation section connected to the power feeding unit, and a switching element including a first terminal electrically connected to first portion of the first radiation section, and a second terminal electrically connected to a second portion of the first radiation section. The processor uses a first resonance frequency band when the switching element is opened and uses a second resonance frequency which is different from the first when the switching element is closed.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an antenna less wireless handheld or portable device comprising a communication module including a radiating system capable of transmitting and receiving electromagnetic wave signals in a first frequency region and in a second frequency region, wherein the highest frequency of the first frequency region is lower than the lowest frequency of the second frequency region. The radiating system comprising a radiating structure and at least one internal port, wherein the input impedance of the radiating structure at the/each internal port when disconnected from the radiofrequency system has an imaginary part not equal to zero for any frequency of the first frequency region; and wherein said radiofrequency system modifies the impedance of the radiating structure, providing impedance matching to the radiating system in the at least two frequency regions of operation of the radiating system.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically adjusting one or more tunable passive antennas and a single-input-port and single-output-port tuning unit. The invention also relates to an apparatus for radio communication using this method, for instance a radio transceiver. An apparatus for radio communication of the invention comprises: a tunable passive antenna; a feeder; a single-input-port and single-output-port tuning unit having an input port and an output port; a sensing unit; a transmission and signal processing unit which applies an excitation to the input port, which delivers one or more antenna adjustment instructions, and which delivers one or more tuning unit adjustment instructions; and a control unit which delivers one or more antenna control signals to the tunable passive antenna, and one or more tuning control signals to the single-input-port and single-output-port tuning unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna and a method of manufacturing antennas. The antenna comprises: —a magnetic core (1); —one or more windings (2, 3) arranged around the core (1); —and an electrically insulating base on which the magnetic core (1) provided with the winding or windings (2, 3) is arranged, the electrically insulating base integrating electrically conductive elements (20) provided for being connected to the windings (2, 3), where the electrically insulating base comprises two parts (5, 6) which are arranged in parallel, facing one another, and linked to the magnetic core (1). Each of the two parts (5, 6) provides a support portion, which support portions together constitute a support around the outer perimeter of which there is wound an external winding (4). The method comprises manufacturing the antenna of the invention by sequentially winding all the windings with a multi-axis winding machine.

Abstract: A patch antenna is presented herein. The patch antenna can include a substrate layer, a dielectric layer and a conductive layer. The substrate layer can include a hollow thermoplastic structure. The dielectric layer can be attached to a surface of the substrate layer. Furthermore, the dielectric layer can include a thermoplastic structure filled with a fluid. The conductive layer can be associated with another surface of the substrate layer.

Abstract: A quadrifilar helix antenna includes a cylindrical support extending along an antenna axis; a plurality of spiral conductors wrapped helically on the cylindrical support and along the antenna axis from a feed end to a remote end; a circular ground plane perpendicular to the antenna axis; and each of the spiral conductors including a plurality of gaps, with the gaps having capacitors between conducting portions of the spiral conductors. The capacitors are positioned higher than 60 mm above the ground plane, and capacitance value varies inversely with height. The antenna exhibits a DU(10°)=?20 dB or better at an operating frequency f0=1575 MHz. The diameter of the cylindrical support is 30+/?5 mm. A total height of the cylindrical support is 300+/?50 mm. A winding angle of the helix is variable.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include an integrated single-piece antenna feed and a turnstile circular polarizer suitable for use in a satellite communications system. One embodiment of the integrated single-piece antenna includes a circular waveguide input, a turnstile, a coaxial feed horn, subreflector and subreflector support. One embodiment of the turnstile features four branches of wrapped-single-ridged waveguide. Another embodiment is a turnstile circular polarizer.

Abstract: An antenna having a low loss rate, high radiation directivity, and wideband characteristics in a millimeters wavelength region to be suitable for 5th-Generation (5G) communication, and having a low-profile structure to reduce air resistance when installed in a vehicle includes a feed circuit through which a radio signal provided from a feed point is transmitted; and a plurality of radiation units, each radiation unit including a diverging wall configured to cause the radio signal transmitted through the feed circuit to diverge in at least two directions, and at least two diverging cavities through which radio signals diverged by the diverging wall are transmitted. A vehicle including the antenna is described.

Abstract: Provided are an artificial atom of a metamaterial by coiling up space, a metamaterial including the artificial element, and a device including the metamaterial. The artificial atom of the metamaterial by coiling up space includes a first coiling unit that coils up a first space and a second coiling unit that coils up a second space and that is connected with the first coiling unit.

Abstract: A foldable radio wave antenna includes a foldable parabolic reflector member formed a foldable tension member attachable to the peripheral rim of the reflector member.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a first dipole antenna and a second dipole antenna. The polarization direction of the first dipole antenna is a first direction, and the polarization direction of the second dipole antenna is the first direction. Each of the first dipole antenna and the second dipole antenna includes at least one first radiator and at least one second radiator, and there is a notch between the first and second radiators. The notch of the first dipole antenna is towards a second direction, and the notch of the second dipole antenna is toward a third direction that is different from the second direction.

Abstract: In one example, a device includes an antenna array having at least a first cross dipole antenna element having a first dipole and a second dipole orthogonal to the first dipole and at least a second cross dipole antenna element having a third dipole and a fourth dipole orthogonal to the third dipole. An orientation of the at least a second cross dipole antenna is offset 45 degrees with respect to the at least a first cross dipole antenna element. The at least a first cross dipole antenna element and the at least a second cross dipole antenna element are for transmitting and/or receiving signals at plus 45 degrees and minus 45 degrees slant polarizations.

Abstract: The present invention presents an electronic device. The electronic device includes a socket and a supplementary antenna. The socket is disposed on the electronic device, wherein the socket includes an accommodating portion for accommodating an external wireless communication module inserted from the outside. The supplementary antenna is disposed in the electronic device, wherein when the wireless communication module is completely inserted into the accommodating portion, the main antenna of the wireless communication module and the supplementary antenna become electromagnetically coupled; and wherein when the wireless communication module is completely inserted into the accommodating portion, the electronic device transmits/receives wireless signals using the main antenna and the supplementary antenna together.

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly is presented. The wiring harness assembly is formed by a method that includes the steps of crimping an electrical wire cable within a crimping feature of an electrical terminal having wire strands protruding from the crimping feature and fusing the wire strands of protruding portion, or “wire brush” so that the wire strands are in intimate contact, thereby eliminating voids between individual wire strands of the wire brush. The wires may be fused by laser welding, soldering, or brazing. The method may be especially beneficial for wire strands having an insulative oxide layer, such as aluminum. The bonding reduces the resistance between the wire strands due to insulating oxide layers on the surface of the wire strands and inhibiting of corrosion by eliminating inter-strand gaps where electrolytes in solution may enter and cause galvanic corrosion.

Abstract: A method of stranded electrical wire connection involves inserting stripped, stranded ends of the wires into and then out of open container housing. A dielectric gel filled canister having an open bottom is placed over the electrical wires and the container housing, thereby completely encasing the wires. The canister is then snapped onto or otherwise secured over the container housing, to seal the electrical wires, thus completing the sealed, waterproof electrical connection.

Abstract: A shielded connector includes a shielded cable, an inner terminal and an outer terminal. The shielded cable includes a conductor, an insulation cover covering the conductor, a shield layer covering the insulation cover, and an outermost insulation cover covering the shield layer. The inner terminal is connected to the conductor. The outer terminal houses the inner terminal and includes a shield crimping portion which is crimped on the shield layer. The shield crimping portion includes a pair of barrel pieces having end portions formed with an engagement projection and an engagement recess, respectively, that are engaged with each other so that the shield crimping portion is crimped on an exposed portion of the shield layer exposed from the outermost insulation cover so as to be a substantially true circle in cross section.

Abstract: A terminal strip having an insulating material housing that has a latching foot for latching onto a mounting rail and has a width less than the length and height, and conductor connections in the insulating material housing that are arranged next to one another in pairs. The insulating material housing is in two parts and has a base housing and a lower housing. The base housing has, in a first connection region, a pair of conductor connections that are electrically conductively connected to one another. In a second connection region, the base housing has a cutout that is laterally bounded by the insulating material of the second connection region. The lower housing can be inserted into the cutout. The lower housing has a conductor connection that is electrically insulated from an adjacent conductor connection that is arranged in the second connection region, in the base housing.

Abstract: Bend radius adapters can be used to form connections between low-gauge electrical wires or cables, and can provide greater flexibility in the manner in which low-gauge electrical wiring or structures with equivalent load capacity can be routed through and within electrical systems and associated structures. For example, when electrical systems are being upgraded or repaired, it may be difficult or impossible to route lower-gauge or additional wiring through existing structures such as conduits and junction boxes without violating safety standards regarding the minimum bend radius of such wiring. The use of bend radius adapters can provide additional flexibility in utilizing existing electrical system structures, and can simplify installation of other electrical components.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) connector pin assembly is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the RF connector pin assembly includes a first dielectric, a second dielectric, and a contact pin positioned in a housing. The contact pin has a first pin section, a second pin section, and an annular collar. Axial movement of the contact pin is limited by the annular collar moving in a gap between the first and second dielectrics. The first pin section is adapted to provide electrical continuity with an external component, for example, a connector, and the second pin section terminates distally in a connection feature, which may be connected to an external structure, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB). The contact pin axially moves, or floats, in response to movement of the connection feature by engagement with the external structure. Multiple housings may be independently removably mounted in a block with independently movable contact pins.

Abstract: A wire lug connector includes a lug having a termination end configured to be terminated to a conductor of a wire. The lug has a conductive base at a mounting end configured to be mounted to a substrate. The base has a plurality of compliant pins extending from a bottom of the base. The compliant pins are electrically connected to the conductor by the base. The compliant pins are configured to be mechanically and electrically connected to the substrate. The compliant pins may have double ended press-fit sections at opposite heads and tails of the compliant pins that are press-fit into corresponding openings in the base and vias in the substrate.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing coupled to an electrical power source, a motor contained in the housing, and a motor control circuit that controls output speed of the motor. A light nut is coupled to the housing to illuminate a work surface. A light unit control circuit controls illumination of the light, unit. A switch unit is coupled to the housing and selectively operable to control the operation of the motor control circuit and the light unit control circuit. The light unit control circuit includes a timer configured to cause the light unit to illuminate a first brightness level when the switch unit is actuated, and to remain illuminated at the first brightness level for a predetermined time period after the trigger is actuated. The predetermined time period restarts if the switch unit is not deactivated before the end of the predetermined time period.

Abstract: A male connector includes a housing fixed to a base, a holding unit supported in such a manner as to enable displacement with respect to the housing; and an elastically deformable male terminal held by the holding unit. The housing is able to maintain the holding unit in a stationary state with the terminal undeformed and apart from the conductive film, while the holding unit is in the temporal locking position with the housing fixed to the base. The housing is able to maintain the holding unit in a stationary state with the terminal elastically deformed and contacting the conductive film, while the holding unit is in the non-temporal locking position with the housing fixed to the base.

Abstract: The connector has multiple connection elements arranged on a circuit board and supports which support the connection elements. The connection elements have terminals connected to counterpart terminals in a counterpart connector, as well as stationary retainers and movable retainers that secure the terminals in place. The terminals have connecting portions at one end of the terminals, and contact portions at the other end, and the contact portions are secured in place on one side of the movable retainers. Flexible portions are formed between the movable retainers and the stationary retainers. The movable retainers are provided with biasing members on the other side opposite to the side on which the contact portions are positioned.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board whose entire surface has flexibility includes a first substrate portion and a second substrate portion that are adjacent to each other and electrically connected to each other in a planar direction of the flexible circuit board. The first substrate portion includes a plurality of resin layers, which are bonded together with an adhesive, and the second substrate portion includes a plurality of resin layers, which are integrated with one another by intermolecular bonding of a thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: An electrical connector used for carrying a chip module includes an insulating body having terminals arranged in the insulating body and used for contacting the chip module, a carrying member used for carrying the chip module to the insulating body, a pressing plate used for pressing the carrying member or the chip module, and a positioning member pivoted to the carrying member through a pivoting device. The pivoting device includes a pivoting shaft and at least one elastic portion. The elastic portion includes a first elastic section and at least two limiting portions being elastic and enclosing a pivoting space. The pivoting shaft is pivoted to the pivoting space. When the electrical connector is opened, the first elastic section springs back to remove the chip module from the insulating body without damaging the terminals, so as to align and contact the chip module with the terminals without tool.

Abstract: A double-sided pluggable combination structure is disclosed in this invention, which includes a double-sided pluggable power plug and a double-sided pluggable power socket. When the power plug and the power socket are engaged with each other, an insertion part of the power socket can enter into a receiving cavity from a plug port of the power plug by an obverse insertion mode or a reverse insertion mode, and each plug terminal of the power plug can be inserted into an insertion hole from a corresponding socket port of the power socket. An engaged portion of the plug terminal can be clamped by elastic arms of a socket terminal, thereby forming a stable electric contact between the plug terminal and the socket terminal.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing that has a plurality of terminal receiving chambers into which a terminal is inserted, each terminal receiving chamber being provided with a housing flexible piece for retaining and locking the terminal, and a rear holder that is mounted at the housing, abuts on the housing flexible piece and restrains locking release of the housing flexible piece. In the connector, the rear holder has a holder locking protrusion for retaining and locking the terminal in each terminal receiving chamber.

Abstract: A contacting section protrudes from the elastic piece, has a hemispherical shape, and includes a hollow portion and a contact portion. The hollow portion is located at a center of the contacting section, has a recess in a direction away from a connecting part of a counterpart terminal, and has no contact with a surface of the connecting part. The contact portion is located to sandwich the hollow portion in a plan view of the elastic piece and comes in contact with the surface of the connecting part. The hollow portion has a circular shape in the plan view of the elastic piece. The contact portion has an annular shape located on an outer periphery of the hollow portion in the plan view of the elastic piece.

Abstract: An electrical contact terminal formed of sheet metal, an electrical connector comprising the terminal, and a method to manufacture the terminal is presented. The terminal includes a longitudinally extending cavity for receiving an electrical contact pin therein and a contact beam having a contact face arranged at least partially inside the cavity. The contact beam is configured to be deflected by the electrical contact pin to apply a contact force to the contact pin when the electrical contact pin is received in the cavity. The terminal further includes a flat support wall oriented substantially parallel to the insertion direction of the electrical contact pin. An aperture is formed proximate to an edge of the support wall to form a support spring element in the support wall. The support spring element is configured to engage with the contact beam when the same is deflected, thereby increasing contact force.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide high performance and reliable electrical cable connectors and connector assembly. An electrical cable connector according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a housing (110) and terminals (140) disposed in compartments (111) of the housing (110). The housing (110) has a mating face (101) for connecting to a counterpart connector, and each compartment (111) has a mating end (111a) adjacent to the mating face (101) and an entrance (111b) opposite to the mating end (111a). Each terminal (140) is disposed in one of the compartments (111) by being inserted into the compartment (111) from the entrance (111b). A cover (120) is assembled to the housing (110) to block the entrance (111b) of each compartment (111), such that removal of the terminals (140) from the housing (110) through the entrance (111b) is prevented. The cover (120) has openings (126, 128) formed thereon to allow electrical cables (130) to pass through to connect to the terminals (140).

Abstract: The present invention relates to electric equipment technology, and more particularly to an electric structure used in various devices of electric equipment. The electrode structure body with electric-shock prevention function is connected to a power transmission and distribution path to electric equipment. The electrode structure body with electric-shock prevention function prevents electric shock when the electric equipment connected to the electrode structure body or other equipment electrically connected thereto at a near place is submerged.

Abstract: A connector includes a first connector constituent including a first terminal and a locking portion; a second connector constituent including a second terminal and a locked portion, and configured so that the second terminal is joined to the first terminal when the second connector constituent is installed in the first connector constituent; and a third connector constituent including a locked-portion holding portion configured to keep the locked portion locked to the locking portion when the third connector constituent is installed over the second connector constituent installed in the first connector constituent.

Abstract: A protective case for a portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device has a device connector for transmission of data and/or power between the device connector and a data and/or power source via a reciprocal connector assembly. The case includes an aperture disposed proximate the device connector of the installed portable electronic device, the aperture passing between an outer surface and an inner surface of the case and defined by a surface between the outer and inner surfaces, the aperture having a circumference; and a compliant seal surrounding the circumference of the aperture, the compliant seal to interface with at least a portion of the backshell portion of the reciprocal connector assembly to seal the aperture when the reciprocal connector assembly is inserted through the aperture to interface with the device connector of the installed portable electronic device.

Abstract: A connector includes a first insulator, contacts joined to the first insulator, a contact insulator integrally holding the contacts in a vicinity of rear end portions thereof, a ground plate which extends along the contacts, a metal peripheral shell placed over the first insulator so as to surround a periphery of front end portions of the contacts and a front end portion of the ground plate and electrically connected to the ground plate, and a second insulator that is formed so as to cover a rear part of the first insulator, a rear part of the peripheral shell, central parts of the contacts and a central part of the ground plate, with the rear end portions of the contacts, the contact insulator and a rear end portion of the ground plate being exposed.

Abstract: In a mat seal cover of a waterproof connector, waterproof pins are provided inside through holes of the waterproof connector and are configured to close terminal insertion holes of a connector housing. The waterproof pins are retained in the through holes by pin retention portions. Coupling portions between the pin retention portions and inner circumferential walls of the through holes are disposed more closely to the front side in the pushing direction of the punching jig than abutment surfaces at rear ends of the waterproof pins against which the punching jig abuts, and rear end faces of the pin retention portions are inclined faces extending from the abutment surfaces toward the coupling portions and inclined to the front in the pushing direction of the punching jig.

Abstract: A while in use cover assembly includes a lid hingedly attached to a base having a back wall; a current member attached to the base, wherein the current member comprises a face with blade apertures configured to receive a power cord plug; and a orientable adaptor attached to the current member, wherein the orientable adaptor is symmetrical about a center line and wherein the orientable adaptor allows the current member to have a constant orientation within the base; and wherein the while in use cover assembly is configured to be attached to an outlet socket.

Abstract: A receptacle connector defines a port. The port is provided with spring fingers that are configured to engage a mating module. The spring fingers are thermally coupled to a heat transfer plate that can be configured to provide part of a cage that defines the port. Fins can be mounted on or integrated into the heat transfer plate. In operation, thermal energy from an inserted module is transferred from the module to spring fingers and then to the heat transfer plate and then to a thermal dissipation system.

Abstract: Aesthetically pleasing strain-relief members for cables, and methods for making the same, may include a tapered, inner strain-relief portion and an aesthetically pleasing outer strain-relief portion.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a backshell having a coupling nut defining a cavity and a cable follower received in the cavity and extending rearward from the coupling nut. The cable follower has a plurality of rearward extending spring fingers extending to distal ends and being tapered inward to the distal ends to define a generally conical shaped cable channel configured to receive a cable. The spring fingers are deflectable and are spring biased against the cable in different radial directions to provide a clamping force against the cable and to substantially center the cable in the cable channel. The electrical assembly includes a retention feature coupled between the cable follower and the coupling nut allowing the coupling nut to be rotatably coupled to the cable follower such that the coupling nut is rotatable relative to the cable.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a housing, a retaining cap, and a sleeve. The housing has a cable port through which a cable is led into the housing. The retaining cap has a passage opening through which the cable is led through the retaining cap. The sleeve has a fixing section resting against a sheath of the cable and an annular face extending radially with respect to the cable. In an assembled state of the electrical device, the retaining cap is joined to the sleeve and fixes the sleeve to the cable port with the passage opening of the retaining cap engaging over the fixing section of the sleeve and an edge surface of the passage opening pressing the fixing section against the sheath of the cable. Further in the assembled state, the retaining cap and the cable port may be connected to one another by a bayonet connector.

Abstract: A communication plug is described. The communication plug has a communication cable with a plurality of conductors, a plug housing, and a cable manager partially enclosed within the plug housing. The cable manager has a load bar with a plurality of holes, a first cable management section connected to the load bar via a first hinge, and a second cable management section connected to the load bar via a second hinge. The first and second cable management sections are configured to fold together and partially enclose the cable before the cable manager is inserted into the plug housing.

Abstract: A terminal connection device for connecting an end of a medium- or high-voltage power cable to a connection point comprises a) an interface cable having first and second end portions, comprising an inner conductor and a conductive or semiconductive layer; b) a first stress control tube comprising a stress control element, and an insulating layer arranged around the stress control element, wherein the first stress control tube is mounted on the first end portion of the interface cable; c) a first cable connector for connecting the interface cable to the power cable, the first cable connector being connected to the second end portion of the interface cable; and d) one or more tubular shrinkable sleeves, at least a portion of one of the tubular shrinkable sleeves extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube wherein the portion of the tubular shrinkable sleeve extending over at least a portion of the first stress control tube is shrunk down around at least a portion of the first stress contr

Abstract: A cable connector is provided which includes an insulating body including a frame which defines a region therein; a plurality of electrical terminals fixed to the insulating body and extended into the region; and a plurality of cables electrically connected to the electrical terminals respectively in the region. The region is filled with an insulator to embed the electrical terminals and the cables. The cable connector has a relatively high reliability.

Abstract: Various disclosed embodiments generally relate to connector modules, and more particularly to magnetic connector modules. The connector module includes a board having a concave section formed at a first side, and the concave section has a base surface having formed thereon a plurality of first electrodes. A plurality of second electrodes are formed at a second side of the board opposite the first side and on a rear surface facing away from the base surface. A plurality of holes are formed through the concave section and have conductors formed therethrough to electrically connect the first electrodes and the second electrodes. The connector module additionally includes a magnet inserted into the concave section and an insulating layer interposed between the magnet and the first electrodes.

Abstract: The connector is provided with a locking mechanism capable of engaging and disengaging with each other a receptacle and a plug. The receptacle is provided with a first housing and a first contact. The plug is provided with a second housing and a second contact. The first housing has at a recess portion a lock arm provided at its end with a hook portion. The second housing has at a header portion an engaging protrusion. When the header portion is inserted into the recess portion, the engaging protrusion rides over the hook portion, and the complete fitting of the receptacle and the plug can be felt. When the header portion is pulled out from the recess portion, the hook portion is displaced, and the plug can be readily pulled out from the receptacle.

Abstract: A connector includes a required number of contacts, an electrical insulation housing and a metallic shell. A tab is formed in the connector. A pressure receiving portion of the tab is pushed by a pushing portion of the shell to move the pressure receiving portion toward a mounting face of a substrate for applying a force in the insertion of FPC but not applying a force to the tab in the detaching thereof, whereby an engaging portion of the tab is moved in a direction opposing to the mounting face of the substrate to unfasten the engaging portion from an locking portion of the FPC.

Abstract: A connector includes a first member constituting a main body of the connector; and one or a plurality of second members attached to the first member. A specific member is selected from the group consisting of the first member and the second members to have a portion to be elastically deformed upon the attachment, and the specific member is formed of a hydrolysis-resistant material.

Abstract: A card holding member is provided for holding a card with terminal members and insertion into a card connector. The holding member comprises a frame portion containing a front frame portion in front of the holding member in the insertion direction and side frame portions connected on both ends to the front frame. The frame portion includes a metal portion composed of a metal panel. The front end surface of a front metal frame of the metal portion is exposed on the front end surface of the front frame. The front metal frame includes a subsiding portion. The front surface of the subsiding portion is flush with the front end surface of the front metal frame and includes a section displaced from the front end surface in the thickness direction of the front frame.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a shipping cap. The electrical connector includes a housing and a lever pivotably coupled to the housing. The lever is pivotable relative to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The lever has a guideway configured to receive a guide journal of a mating connector that mates to the electrical connector. The shipping cap is removably mounted to a mating end of the housing when the electrical connector is not mated to the mating connector. The shipping cap includes a lid that covers a mating opening of the housing. The shipping cap further includes a blocking tab that is received in the guideway of the lever when the lever is in the open position. The blocking tab in the guideway engages the lever to block the lever from pivoting to the closed position.