Abstract: A desktop computer includes a main computer module, a power supply module and a connecting unit. The main computer module includes a housing and a plurality of electronic devices mounted in the housing. Each of the electronic devices has a power supply input. The housing is formed with a cable opening. The power supply module is disposed outside the housing of the main computer module, and has a plurality of power supplying outputs. The power supply module is operable so as to provide a plurality of dc operating voltages at the power supply outputs. The connecting unit includes a first cable portion, a second cable portion and a male-and-female electrical connector set. The first cable portion is disposed in the housing, and has a plurality of wires connected respectively to the power supply inputs of the electronic devices. The first cable portion extends outside the housing via the cable opening.

Abstract: A housing for electrical equipment has first and second halves. An electrical connecting plug between the housing halves is arranged to require halves of the plug to be separated before the housing halves can be separated.

Abstract: A wiring harness for use in a networked wiring system wherein one or more multiplexed electronic circuits are contained within the wiring harness. Provision of such electronics within the wiring harness reduces the number of wires used in a networked wiring system without requiring their provision within sensor or actuator devices, or in external electronic boxes. Inclusion of such electronics within the wiring harness also eliminates the need for extra interconnections, and provides protection of the electronics from environmental conditions.

Abstract: The wire harness can be fabricated in a simple assembling process, has a compact shape, and is capable of reducing the number of times the wire harness is fitted to connectors. In such a wire harness for distributing a power source and a signal in a unit of electrical equipment or a unit of an electrical equipment system, a substrate having at least one electronic component and configuring an internal circuit is interposed midway in a route of a trunk line of the wire harness, and the substrate has a terminal for causing an electric wire of the trunk line to be electrically connected to the internal circuit, the electric wire being made to branch off from the trunk line by means of the terminal.

Abstract: A structure is provided for arranging power cables in an electronic apparatus. The cable arrangement structure includes a first control board, a transformer mounted on the first control board, a second control board spaced from the first control board, a connector mounted on the second control board in facing relation to the transformer, and a plurality of power cables extending from the connector, the plurality of power cables including at least one power supply cable and at least one power return cable. The plurality of power cables are bundled together at an intermediate portion.

Abstract: An electronic assembly is provided that has a housing receiving a motherboard arranged, in use, to carry control circuit components, and a circuit board carrying a lightning strike protection circuit, said circuit board including a first electrical connector, and the assembly further including a flexible cable electrically connected to the motherboard, the cable including a second electrical connector arranged to cooperate with said first electrical connector to electrically connect the lightning strike protection circuit to the motherboard, said first and second connectors being accessible from outside of the housing. The assembly may be used in aerospace applications.

Abstract: A housing for electronic components is injection molded as a unitary, single-piece, monolithic piece, and includes a front cover, a back cover, and a living hinge. Electronic components, including a PCB, are contained within the housing. A cosmetic cover is secured to the housing over the living hinge, which protrudes from the housing, to make the housing more appealing.

Abstract: A modular furniture wall system includes active telecommunications equipment and wire management in an open office architecture and effectively provides a telecommunications closet as part of the office furniture. Slip-fit styled U-shaped members are attached to vertical frame members which form a rectangular opening within the furniture frame. L-shaped members are adjustable connected to each other and between the U-shaped members for providing a channel for routing wire between extending legs of the L-shaped members and a spaced support for the mounting of standard electrical equipment. Opposing pairs of shelf elements are carried by opposing surfaces of the U-shaped member and the L-shaped member, respectively, with each of the opposing pair of shelf elements having a horizontal surface for supporting equipment such as active telecommunications switches, patch panels and cross-connects with their front surfaces facing upward.

Abstract: An arrangement for electrically connecting two pieces of electronic equipment includes a tube-like element that connects a first cage with a second cage. The tube-like element is electrically connected to the two cages and with cables extending between the two cages. The inner diameter is adapted to the combined diameter of the cables.

Abstract: A co-location server cabinet includes: an external frame having an interior; a plurality of vertically arrayed sub-cabinets, each having an internal frame mounted to the external frame and a plurality of panels mounted on the external frame, wherein at least one of the panels is a separation panel mounted between a first sub-cabinet and a second sub-cabinet; a plurality of vertically arrayed compartments, each corresponding to at least one sub-cabinet; at least one raceway mounted substantially within the interior of the external frame; and wherein each of the at least one raceway routes external cables of only one electronic component to the cabling system; and at least one fan assembly mounted within at least one of the compartments adjacent to the electronic component installed there. Each compartment, which is defined by at least some of the panels, is located in the interior of the external frame.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting power cable conductors to distribution cable conductors includes a panel that supports contact modules that have contacts and that are distributed along a circle about a hub and that pass through the thickness of the panel. On a rear side of the panel the contacts are joined to conductors of the cables. On a front side of the panel the contacts are joined to jumper wires, which may be wrapped about the hub and passed between the teeth of a circular comb. In another embodiments, a panel supports structures forming guide chutes for jumpers and pivotally mounted caps for added protection of the jumpers. The panel may be pivotally mounted at an axis for easy access to the rear side and may support a rotatable arm for aid in preparing jumper wire ends. In another embodiment a pair of opposed panels are coupled at internal surfaces to conductors of cables and on their outer surfaces to jumpers, the jumpers passing through aligned openings in the panels.

Abstract: An interconnect for engaging a rectifier module with a rectifier cabinet has a first portion which includes AC output contacts, DC input contacts, a cabinet data signal connector and sidewalls which define an enclosed space of the rectifier cabinet. A second portion of the interconnect includes DC output contacts, AC input contacts, a module pin data signal connector and a housing which encloses a rectifier unit. A guide member is mounted to one of the first and second portions of the interconnect. A guide member hole is included with the other of the first and second portions of the interconnect for engaging with the guide member to align the first portion of the interconnect with the second portion of the interconnect. A pair of guide pins are mounted to one of the data signal connectors for engaging within sockets of the other of the data signals connectors for aligning the data signal connectors.

Abstract: A unique cabinet mounted I/O assembly adapted for integration into a control system which allows a block I/O assembly to be mounted in both sides of the cabinet allowing a blind fit of power and signal connections insuring that power will be provided to the block I/O assembly before any application of signals thereto and preventing any mismatching of I/O units to wrong processor blocks in the cabinet by a color matching scheme.

Abstract: A housing for electric componentry comprises a closed frame in which the electric componentry is received, a first electric connection element which is connected to the electric componentry and passes through a wall of the frame, a second electric connection element which is connected to the first electric connection element, and an electric connection cable which is connected to the second electric connection element. A fastening element fastens the electric connection cable to the frame of the housing in such manner that the cable lies parallel to a flat outer surface of the frame. At least a part of the fastening element is constructed integrally with the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the housing further comprises a cover attached by a hinge to the frame. Further, the fastening element comprises first and second parts which bear upon each other with the electric connection cable therebetween.

Abstract: A computer tower has a variety of electronic components mounted within an enclosure. Power and communication-type cables extend from the enclosure for connection to a power source and peripheral components such as a monitor or operator interface. A pedestal is mounted to the lower end of the enclosure to increase the stability of the computer tower when it is placed on a level surface. The bottom of the pedestal has a recess or channel which extends all the way around the pedestal near its outer edge. The unused length of the cables may be coiled into the channel of the pedestal for temporary and aesthetically appealing storage.

Abstract: A chassis (200) having cable management features includes a frame (210) for holding communication modules (105) that have cables (305) coupled to front surfaces thereof. The chassis also includes cable tunnels (225) formed beneath the frame (210). The cable tunnels (225) are each defined by sidewalls and upper and lower surfaces that form an aperture through the tunnel (225), and the module cables (305) from a particular module (105) can be routed through its associated cable tunnel (225) beneath the frame (210). The chassis (200) also includes cable guides (230), each defining an opening associated with a particular communication module (105), wherein cables (305) coupled to that communication module (105) can be routed through its associated cable tunnel (225) and then through its associated cable guide (230).

Abstract: A patch panel and distribution amplifier system within a single housing, including an input module and a plurality of output modules within the housing interconnected to a rear panel for input and output connectors and a front panel for the interconnection of jacks to the input and output modules of adjacent patch panel and distribution amplifier housings all connections being configurable to conform to all signal formats.

Abstract: A mounting brace and cable management apparatus includes a rigid bar including a body portion. The body portion includes a first end and a second end. A first leg portion extends substantially perpendicular from the first end. A second leg portion extends substantially perpendicular from the second end. A first flange portion extends from the first leg portion. A second flange portion extends from the second leg portion. The first and second flange portions each include an opening for receiving a fastener to fasten the first and second flange portions to a cabinet. The rigid bar can be mounted in a first position for securing an electronic module to the cabinet or a second position for routing cables. The rigid bar contacts a surface of the electronic module to prevent vertical movement of the electronic module within the cabinet when the rigid bar is mounted in the first position.

Abstract: A data server having a plurality of hot replaceable processing unit modules. Each module includes a motherboard having plugged therein: a CPU; a main memory; an I/O adapter card, and an interconnect printed board, electrically connected to the motherboard. A backplane has a first connector adapted for coupling to a DC power supply. The interconnect printed circuit board has a DC to DC converter connected to a second connector adapted to mate with the first connector to enable the processing unit module to be hot plugged into, or removed from, the backplane. The backplane has formed thereon a strip transmission line adapted to provide an Ethernet bus for interconnecting a plurality of the modules. A cable management system for a cabinet used to house the module includes at least one vertically extending channel disposed in the cabinet and a fastener adapted to open and enable the a cable to be inserted into the channel and close to retain such cable within the channel.

Abstract: A cable-to-board assembly configured to nondetachably couple wires of a cable to surface-mounted pads on a circuit board. The cable-to-board assembly includes a first nonconductive housing and a flexible board having thereon a plurality of conductive traces. The conductive traces have first ends and second ends opposite the first ends with the first ends being electrically coupled to the wires. The first nonconductive housing encapsulates a first portion of the flexible board including the first ends. The cable-to-board assembly further includes a plurality of conductive legs configured for coupling with the surface-mounted pads on the board. The plurality of conductive legs are electrically coupled to the second ends of the conductive traces. There is also included a second nonconductive housing encapsulating a second portion of the flexible board including the second ends of the conductive traces and a portion of the conductive legs.

Abstract: A circuit board connection structure is formed by a first substrate having a first electrode pattern, a second substrate having a second electrode pattern, and a film circuit member electrically connecting the first and second electrode patterns. The film circuit member includes lead electrodes having an exposed portion partly connected to the first electrode pattern at a part of the exposed portion closer to an edge of the film circuit member. The film circuit member may further includes lead electrodes having an exposed portion partly connected to the second electrode pattern at a part of the exposed portion closer to an edge of the film circuit member. The circuit board connection structure may be incorporated in various electronic devices, including a liquid crystal display device.

Abstract: A connector mounted on a system board has terminals the number of which corresponds to the total sum of key matrix control signal lines and pointing stick control signal lines. The key matrix control signal lines and pointing stick control signal lines are connected together to the connector. Both a keyboard interface and a pointing stick interface can thus be achieved by the single connector, resulting in improvement in mounting efficiency, decrease in cost and simplification in assembly process.

Abstract: A transport pallet is provided for automating pre-shipment testing or "burn-in" of personal computers. The transport pallet is adapted to receive and transport the computer from an assembly line to a test storage location or bin. The pallet also provides on-board connections by which both operating power and computer signals are furnished to the personal computer at the test storage location. The pallet is adapted to engage external power supply terminals and external computer signal inputs at the test location. The pallet furnishes both power and test signals to the personal computer and return responses of the computer through the on-board connections, permitting "burn-in" testing of the computer while it is located in the test storage bin.

Abstract: Disclosed is a computer assembly containing an internal power supply that powers both peripherals located within the housing of a computer and peripherals located external to the housing of the computer. The above is accomplished by using a bracket designed to use only internal supply voltage, without the use of an adapter, to connect a computer system to external peripheral devices. The bracket which is attached to an expansion slot of a computer housing, and is made up of a first connecting part, and a second connecting part. The second connecting part is electrically connected to the first connecting part, whereby said bracket is capable of using internal supply voltage of the computer system.

Abstract: A housing for electric componentry comprises a closed frame in which the electric componentry is received, a first electric connection element which is connected to the electric componentry and passes through a wall of the frame, a second electric connection element which is connected to the first electric connection element, and an electric connection cable which is connected to the second electric connection element. A fastening element fastens the electric connection cable to the frame of the housing in such manner that the cable lies parallel to a flat outer surface of the frame. At least a part of the fastening element is constructed integrally with the housing. In a preferred embodiment, the housing further comprises a cover attached by a hinge to the frame. Further, the fastening element comprises first and second parts which bear upon each other with the electric connection cable therebetween.

Abstract: The support bracket and cable assembly of this invention allows an internal circuit board of a host computer to be directly connected to a plurality of peripheral devices using a plurality of interface cables through a first port of an input/output frame. A rigid compound bracket has two bracket elements with cutouts to form cylindrical openings through which the interface cables pass. The cylindrical openings or channels have at least one collar that grips and holds the interface cables within a single port of an input/output (I/O) frame of an enclosure of the host computer. Therefore, interface cables to go directly from the internal circuit board to the peripheral devices without intermediate connectors at the I/O frame. The compound bracket is attached to the I/O frame by a bracket mount arrangement. A grounding interface is provided for the peripheral devices as the interface cables pass through the cylindrical openings in the compound bracket.

Abstract: A configurable I/O panel assembly includes an upper and a lower I/O panel (connector plate), and a cover plate. A plurality of upper I/O panels is provided, from which the upper I/O panel is selected. Similarly, a plurality of lower I/O panels is provided, from which the lower I/O panel is selected. The cover plate is selected from a plurality of cover plates. Openings are formed in the upper and lower I/O panels for receiving cable connectors. Typical connectors include, but are not limited to, 50-pin connectors, RS-232 connectors, 9-pin D-sub connectors, RJ-45 jacks and BNC connectors. Grounding and other signal conditioning circuitry for the connectors are provided to protect against EMI radiation.

Abstract: A warp prevention structure for a printed circuit board, capable of serving also to perform the slack handling of cables. The warp prevention structure includes a first warp prevention fitting mounted on the printed circuit board in the vicinity of an upper edge thereof so as to extend along the upper edge, and a second warp prevention fitting mounted on the printed circuit board in the vicinity of a lower edge thereof so as to extend along the lower edge. Each of the first and second warp prevention fittings is integrally formed with a plurality of cable holders arranged at equal intervals.

Abstract: A computer includes receptacles for receiving electric cables of peripheral equipment. A gate can be mounted to the housing to extend across the cables and form a gap small enough to prohibit the cable plugs from being separated from the housing. The gate can be locked to the housing by a cable anchoring device which also anchors the housing to a stationary structure. Hence, the computer housing is anchored, and the peripheral equipment is locked to the anchored housing.

Abstract: A personal computer includes an outer wall having plug receptacles adapted to receive the plug-in cables of peripheral equipment such as keyboards, modems, printers, etc. The outer wall carries a comb element which forms a row of slots into which respective cables can be inserted. The slots serve to organize the cables which otherwise would tend to lay haphazardly on the computer support surface. A cover is pivotably mounted on the outer wall to extend across the slots. A cover extension can be snapped onto the cover to cover the plug receptacles.

Abstract: The present invention includes a multimedia projection system coupling apparatus having a coupling converter for interconnecting at least one multimedia source and a multimedia projection display system. The coupler system includes at least two source cables that extend from the multimedia source and carry to the coupling converter media signals corresponding to different media, such as video and system control. The coupling converter delivers corresponding media signals to a projector terminal from which a projector cable extends to the projection display system. In the preferred embodiment, the coupling converter includes signal format conversion circuitry for converting each media signal or its component to a differential signal format, and the projector cable preferably includes a separate twisted pair of wires for carrying each of the differential format signals.

Abstract: A reduce cross-talk wiring harness and method for accomplishing same. The wiring harness is used for routing signals from a bus and tag housing to a controller, and for routing signals back from the controller to terminators in the bus and tag housing. The harness includes an input pair and an output pair of bus and tag ribbon cables. The cables in each pair are of essentially the same length. Each pair has a combined bus and tag connector attached to one end, and individual bus and tag connectors attached to the other end. The input and output bus and tag ribbon cables are grouped together for at least part of the distance between the controller and the bus and tag housing in such a manner that at least one of both bus cables or both tag cables are adjacent one another, to reduce cross-talk between the bus cable of one cable pair and the tag cable of the other cable pair.

Abstract: An automatic rearrangement and distribution device for telecommunication and data lines with connection terminals for exchange office and subscriber lines and a remote controllable connection device having a gripping element. To automate a re-arrangement and distribution device provided with connection blocks, the connection terminals are disposed in connection blocks radially directed relative to a central axis. The connection device is swingable in central axis, and a gripping element is disposed radially displaceably at the connection device. For connecting the rearrangement and distribution device to copper cables as well as to fiber-glass cables, without modifications being required, the control paths at blocks for fiber-glass and for copper cable applications have identical lengths.

Abstract: A surface mountable flexible interconnect (10) for connecting two circuit board (30, 32) consists of a flex circuit (12) with solderable runners (14) on one side, the runners traversing the flex circuit from one end to the other. There is a solderable pad (16) at the end of each runner, and each solderable pad has a solder bump (18) fused to it. A rigid carrier ring (20) is used to hold the flex circuit in position prior to placement on the PCB. The flex circuit is formed into a U-shaped loop (26), and the loop is aligned to the carrier so that the loop is situated in an aperture (24) in the carrier. The solder pads lie directly under the carrier ring and face away from it. An adhesive (22) bonds the flex circuit to the carrier ring.

Abstract: A mobile office system includes a folding rack system for integrating with a computer system including a portable computer and peripheral components. The folding rack system includes a first shelf for supporting a portable computer and a port replicator, and a second shelf for supporting one or more peripheral components. A connecting structure is provided for coupling the first shelf and the second shelf, wherein the connecting structure moves the second shelf between a stowage position and a computer operating position. The computer, port replicator and peripheral component can remain attached to the folding rack system when in the stowage position and when stowed in a carrying case. A retaining mechanism is coupled to the connecting structure for retaining the second shelf in an intermediate position between the stowage position and the operating position. A cable for connecting the portable computer and the peripheral components is embedded into the connecting structure.

Abstract: An electronic circuit pack and mounting frame in which a cable directed to the circuit pack is received in a connector mounted upon a face of the pack or upon a face of a printed circuit board within the pack. Cables are mounted away from the front face of the pack and are directed from a cable receiving channel of a mounting frame to the connector with cable bends being permanently held by a surrounding molded encapsulation received within an access opening of the frame.

Abstract: A system for modifying a printed circuit board allows parallel design of the printed circuit board and a programmable gate or logic array used on the circuit board. The printed circuit board design can be fixed before the gate array design is complete, which allows for flexibility in pin assignments of the high density integrated circuit mounted on the circuit board. Each pin of the gate array that can vary has a pair of vias connected by a conductive track. Changing signal paths requires cutting this track and using a jumper to make the new connection.

Abstract: A computer power system comprises an AC-to-DC power supply for providing DC power to the computer during the presence of AC line power and a backup power supply for providing DC power from batteries directly to the DC operated components of the computer system, completely bypassing the AC to DC power supply, when AC line voltage is absent or low.

Abstract: An automatic distribution device for telecommunication and datalines, comprising connection terminals for exchange and subscriber cables and comprising a remotely controllable connection device with a grip element. In order to automate a distribution device provided with terminal blocks, the connection terminals are disposed in terminal blocks oriented radially to a central axis, the connection device is pivotably supported in the central axis and the grip element can radially be swung out from the connection device.

Abstract: A cabinet for housing electronic equipment connectable to machines or power tools for performing operations, wherein connections are made with cables provided with single or multi contact connector plugs (19) received by single or multi contact jacks (17). The cabinet comprises a central casing (10), a door (13) and a partition wall (15) defining a connector chamber (16) inside the central casing (10) behind the door (13) and housing the jacks (17), such that the connector plugs (19) and jacks (17) are protected from environmental influence such as dust and/or splashing water or other fluids. The cables (18) extend into the casing (10) through openings (20) at the lower edge of the door (13). A lock (31, 32) on the door (13) enables protection against intentional as well as unintentional disconnection of the cables (18).

Abstract: A parallel flexible transmission cable accommodating three degrees of displacement and one degree of rotation. The cable has two connectors attached to a flexible, planar cable. A plurality of conductors in the planar cable electrically connect corresponding pins of the two conductors. The cable is bent or formed in the middle of its length to be composed solely of a vane or vanes, that is, planar sections which project othogonally to the common plane of the cable at the connectors. The vanes can flex cooperatively into parallel "S" shapes, allowing the connectors to move transversely with respect to each other. The cable can be made from different normally-planar materials such as flexible circuit boards, or "flex circuits," or ribbon cable.

Abstract: A wiring patch panel cabinet accommodates plural termination devices. A cabinet support structure includes spaced apart top and bottom walls and opposed sidewalls. The cabinet support structure secures a plurality of individual patch panels. Each patch panel accommodates termination devices of a given type. The termination devices of one patch panel may be different from the termination devices of another patch panel supported by the cabinet structure. The patch panels are supported by the cabinet in side-by-side vertical orientation to facilitate removal and repair of an individual patch panel without disturbing adjacent patch panels.

Abstract: A recording equipment travel cart for easily transporting video recording equipment used in video depositions, wherein the cart generally comprises three compartments, wherein one compartment is detachable from the main compartment, while another compartment is hingedly attached to the main compartment, and casters are provided for easily rolling and transporting the cart. In addition, the recording equipment travel cart includes foam cushion lining on the interior section to protect the equipment and cabling to make the required connections with the equipment.

Abstract: A hinge comprising two hinge parts rotatably connected to each other by support walls, on each of which a support arm of a suspension device for a control device or the like is disposed. The hinge axis extends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the support arms. Simplified assembly of the hinge and the simple installation of cables or the like is achieved where the hinge parts, which respectively are at right angles to each other, have a support arm fastening wall and a support wall, both of which are provided with a cable passage. The support arm fastening wall and the support wall of one hinge part are connected to each other in one piece by lateral walls which terminate even with the free end of the support arm fastening wall and the free end of the support wall and form an assembly chamber behind the support arm fastening wall and the support wall which is accessible through an opening.

Abstract: Disclosed is a distribution unit which provides means for tracing patch connections. Each module is electrically connected to a shelf controller through a backplane. The shelf controllers are, in turn, coupled to a host computer. Pressing a button on one module lights an LED on that module and on the module which should be connected thereto based on the data base in the host computer.

Abstract: A floor board assembly includes four base plates connected around a center plate on the same plane, a cover board covered on the center plate, four lining plates covered on the base plates, four blocking plates connected to the center plate at four sides and bridged over either two base plates and disposed in flush with the lining plates, the base plate having open blocks spaced from one another for passing electric wires through spaces therebetween, the center plate having upright rods with a respective screw holes for mounting an electric socket after the removable of the cover board, the blocking plates having rows of sharp projections for fasten the floor covering being covered over the floor board assembly.

Abstract: A distribution device, in particular for the main distribution of telephone and data lines, includes a distribution rack, a distribution frame, and a pivotable frame, for terminating the system side and the subscriber side. Jumper possibilities and the adaptation to the possibilities of computer-controlled exchange systems are improved by disposing the subscriber side and the system side-by-side in a modular manner on a profile frame, and building them up vertically above each other to frame rows disposed side-by-side.

Abstract: A wiring patch panel cabinet accommodates plural termination devices. A cabinet support structure includes spaced apart top and bottom walls and opposed sidewalls. The cabinet support structure secures a plurality of individual patch panels. Each patch panel accommodates termination devices of a given type. The termination devices of one patch panel may be different from the termination devices of another patch panel supported by the cabinet structure. The patch panels are supported by the cabinet in side-by-side vertical orientation to facilitate removal and repair of an individual patch panel without disturbing adjacent patch panels.

Abstract: A housing for telecommunications equipment has therein a vertical passageway extending in said housing alongside racks for holding such equipment and between upper and lower entry ways provided by said housing to admit into said passageway from either above or below one or more external cables for servicing equipment in the racks. For each rack there is a flexible extension cable having a front end with a coaxial fitting thereon disposed in the passageway and running from such front end to the corresponding rack to there be coupled with a cable receptor connector. The coaxial fitting on each extension cable is coupleable to an end coupling on the free end of a corresponding external cable. The coaxial fitting on each extension is mounted on a rockable platform pivotally supported from the corresponding rack and angularly selectably adjustable between and secured at two positions of the platform at which the fitting thereon points, respectively, upwardly and downwardly.

Abstract: A system which manages the wiring and cabling needed by individual workstations (12) within an environment (10) having numerous workstations (12) is disclosed. Collective connectivity is utilized to couple a multi-commodity expansion cabinet, MCEC, (14) to building services (26, 28). The MCEC (14) transforms the collective connectivity into individual connectivity. Workstations (12) are grouped together into workstation clusters (30). A single MCEC (14) is assigned to each cluster (30). Individual connectivity is utilized to couple the MCEC (14) to the workstations (12) in the MCECs (14) cluster (30). The MCEC (14) is configured for use in and around high traffic areas in a building. The MCEC (14) is dimensioned for minimal size and compatibility with modern building practices. Individual raceways (68, 70) are provided for routing communication and power wiring. Various equipment bays (88, 94) are provided between the raceways (68, 70).