Abstract: Methods and systems for securing data processing systems are disclosed. A data processing system may be operably connected to other devices via ports. When operably connected, some devices connected via the ports may cause undesired actions to be performed. To limit physical access to the ports, a security apparatus may be used to lock the ports. The security apparatus may transition between states where it may be inserted into openings for the ports and may be locked to the openings for the ports. When so locked, physical access to the ports may be limited.

Abstract: A connector, with which an electrical wire is attachable, is connectable with a mating connector which has a mating contact portion. The connector comprises a housing and at least one terminal. The housing is provided with a support. The support has a receiving portion. The receiving portion is configured to receive a part of the electrical wire. The at least one terminal has an insulation displacement connection (IDC) portion, a contact portion, a supporting portion and a coupling portion. The IDC portion is configured to be insulation-displacement connected with the electrical wire. The support is positioned between the IDC portion and the supporting portion in a first predetermined direction. The coupling portion couples the IDC portion and the supporting portion with each other. The coupling portion has a neighboring portion. The neighboring portion neighbors to the support in a second predetermined direction perpendicular to the first predetermined direction.

Abstract: A compensating plug connector comprising a plug, a receptacle mating zone, a cable mating zone and an intermediate zone. Each of the zones is such that Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) resulting from transmission of the high frequency signal across each zone is below a specified amount chosen such that NEXT introduced by a high frequency signal transmission between via all the zones is below a level as specified for the cabling category.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a plurality of wires and a plurality of electrical contacts. The electrical contacts include contact sections and wire connecting sections, and the wire connecting sections of the electrical contacts are respectively connected to the wires. Two adjacent electrical contacts for transmitting signals have a first edge distance and an expanded edge distance. The first edge distance is adjacent to the contact sections, and the expanded edge distance is between the first edge distance and the wire connecting sections. In addition, the first edge distance is smaller than the expanded edge distance to improve signal integrity.

Abstract: A modular device charging station connectible to a power source through a cable includes an input endcap defining a power connector slot and a plurality of input locator pins in a predefined layout. A cradle body is defined by a device receptacle, with an input side having a power connector socket connectible to the cable and defining one or more input side locator holes receptively engageable with the input locator pins. An output side A pass-through power connector plug and a plurality of output locator pins in the predefined layout are on an output side. A terminating endcap defines a plug pocket and a plurality of terminating-side locator holes in the predefined layout receptively engageable with the output locator pins. A charging circuit with a power signal input is connected to the power connector socket, and the pass-through power connector plug is electrically connected to the power connector socket.

Abstract: A serially-connectable device includes a plug, an electrical cable, and a joining sleeve. The plug includes an insert portion and apertures are arranged in parallel to each other and formed through the insert portion. The electrical cable includes metal wires, such as wires of a light string. Ends of the wires respectively run through the apertures, and are folded back onto a surface of the insert portion to form exposed wire portions servicing as terminal pins. The joining sleeve includes two insert holes. Electrical conductors are disposed within the joining sleeve. Each electrical conductor extends from one of the two insert holes to the other insert hole. The insert portion is inserted into one of the two insert holes, to have the pins respectively contact the electrical conductors. Through the combination of the joining sleeve and the plug, two electrical cables can be quickly connected in a serial manner.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector deploys a latch lever release with an elastic rib. When the latch lever release is depressed down or toward the optical axis of the connector, a hook seated within a recess of the connector outer housing, the hook is lifted out of the recess thereby allowing the connector to be removed from the adapter port. A pivot point is formed between the main body of the latch lever release and the connector outer housing. Depressing the latch lever release distal of the pivot point at the trigger portion displaces the hook from the connector thereby allowing the user to remove the connector from a receptacle port, such as an adapter port.

Abstract: A connector release assist system includes a first connector that has at least one first connector securing feature that is configured to engage a second connector to secure the second connector to the first connector, and disengage the second connector when a second connector release member on the second connector is actuated. A subsystem is located adjacent the first connector such that the subsystem inhibits access to the second connector release member when the second connector is secured to the first connector. A connector release assist device is located adjacent the first connector, extends past the subsystem, and is configured to actuate the second connector release member. In specific examples, the first connector is an RJ-45 female connector, and the second connector is an RJ-45 male connector.

Abstract: An insulating cover includes a cover main body and a pair of supporters. The cover main body is open in one direction along a radial direction of a tubular portion of a crimp terminal. The cover main body is configured to be disposed outside a terminal base. The cover main body is configured not to cover at least a region of a plate portion of the crimp terminal. The region is configured to face an electrical connection portion of the terminal base. The cover main body is configured to cover the tubular portion. The pair of supporters is configured to face at least one of an electrical wire and the tubular portion on a side opposite to the cover main body.

Abstract: Various implementations of communications connectors are disclosed. In some implementations, a communications connector, such as a communications plug, may include a plug body and a termination sled positioned at least partially in the plug body. The termination sled may include a printed circuit board (PCB) having a front section, a rear section, and a connecting section connecting the front section and the rear section. In some implementations, a communications cord may include a communications plug having a conductive shell and PCB assembly. The PCB assembly may include a PCB, front and rear load bars, and a shielded divider.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a locking plug, a lock actuator, a strain relief, and an exterior mating surface. The locking plug includes a locking mechanism and the lock actuator is coupled to the locking mechanism. The strain relief is coupled to the locking plug and the exterior mating surface is coupled to the locking plug and axially moveable relative to the locking plug to move the lock actuator.

Abstract: A securement device for engagement with a cable connector held in a mating socket by a release lever. The device features at least one socket formed into a body which is configured to engage with a cable connector which requires a release lever to maintain the cable connector in the socket. A locking pin engageable through opening on a sidewall is positionable to contact against a shoulder of the cable connector from which the release lever extends to hold the cable connector in the socket until the locking pin is removed. Defective cable connectors lacking an operative release lever can also be held in operative engagement in the socket by the locking pin.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector includes a housing unit and an operating unit. The housing unit includes a resilient retaining arm member. The operating unit includes a pivot seat, a hook member pivotally connected to the pivot seat, rotatable relative to the pivot seat, and having a front end that abuts against the resilient retaining arm member, and an operating rod pivotally connected to a rear end of the hook member. When the operating rod is pulled rearwardly, the hook member is driven to pivotally rotate relative to the pivot seat such that, the hook member presses and moves the rear end of the resilient retaining arm member, so as to deform the resilient retaining arm member, thereby allowing for removal of an adapter from the optical fiber connector.

Abstract: A block-out lock and removal key includes a locker and a key. The locker has a hollow housing in a shape corresponding to a socket of a network port for engagement, a locker hole extending through a front portion of the housing and a latch body connecting to a rear portion of the housing. The latch body has a rear section extended upwards toward the front portion of the housing and then downwards to form a displaceable piece parallel with the front portion of the housing with a holding section at a top of the displaceable piece and a block facing toward an inner end of the locker hole. The key has its front section arranged correspondingly to a shape of the locker hole to be inserted therein and rotated for unlocking. An eccentric block is further arranged at the front section of the key correspondingly to the block on the displaceable piece for removing the locker from the socket of the network port in operation.

Abstract: An RJ45 Communication jack has a housing with a top, bottom, front, and back. A foil is immediately adhered to and partially covers the housing. A top or bottom of the housing is covered by a first portion and a second portion of the foil wherein the first portion and the second portion are separated by a nonconductive gap. The gap extends from the front of the housing to the rear of the housing. With such foils placed on each one of a series of adjacent jack housing, common mode noise caused by capacitive coupling between adjacent ones of the foils is reduced.

Abstract: Adapters that are small in size and may be readily assembled.

Abstract: Switchable housings and connector assemblies for connections to high density panels are disclosed, as well as components thereof. A connector assembly may include cable assembly connectors configured to engage with a mating connector in a first direction. A latching portion may be configured to engage and selectively disengage the cable assembly connector with the mating connector. A switchable housing may contain release members configured to contact the latching portion and provide a compressing force sufficient to selectively disengage the cable assembly connector from the mating connector and a pull tab assembly in contact with the release members. Movement of the pull tab assembly in a second direction may cause the pull tab assembly to compress the one or more release members, thereby causing the one or more release members to provide the compressing force to disengage the cable assembly connector from the mating connector.

Abstract: A die package having lead structures connecting to a die that provide for electromagnetic interference reductions. Mixed impedance leads connected to the die have a first lead with a first metal core, a dielectric layer surrounding the first metal core, and first outer metal layer connected to ground; and a second lead with a second metal core, and a second dielectric layer surrounding the second metal core, and a second outer metal layer connected to ground. Each lead reducing susceptibility to EMI and crosstalk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector (1) for data connections, in particular of the RJ type, with a latch element (6) for securing a connection to a counter-connector. In order to simplify a disconnection of the connector (1) and the counter-connector, even when the connection is secured by the latch connection, the invention provides that the connector (1) is provided with a gripping end (5, 5?) that is adapted to transfer the latch element (6) from its latch position (L) and to disconnect the connector (1) from the counter-connector by a single movement.

Abstract: Patch cords include a cable having eight conductors that are twisted together to form four differential pairs of conductors and a plug that is attached to the cable. The plug includes a housing, a printed circuit board, and respective first through eighth plug contacts that are electrically connected to the respective first through eighth conductors via respective first through eighth conductive paths on the printed circuit board. The plug contacts are arranged in a row in numerical order. The plug includes a wire guide that has a top shelf that extends above the printed circuit board and a bottom shelf that extends below the printed circuit board. Two of the differential pairs are routed into respective first and second channels in the top shelf and the other two of the differential pairs are routed into respective third and fourth channels in the bottom shelf.

Abstract: A system for radially terminating cabling includes a stuffer cap component surrounding an opening sized and configured for selective passage therethrough of a plurality of conductor pairs; a plurality of slots concentrically arranged on the front end of the stuffer cap component, wherein each wire of each of the plurality of conductor pairs may be selectively pressed into one of the plurality of slots; at least one keying member on the stuffer cap component having a unique keying member geometry; a connector including a receptacle component configured for mating with the stuffer cap component, wherein at least one keying element on the receptacle component is geometrically sized and configured for passage therethrough of a corresponding one of the keying members; a plurality of IDCs each being aligned for engaged abutment with a corresponding one of the wires of the plurality of conductor pairs when the stuffer cap component is axially rotated by a user.

Abstract: A locking structure is provided for a telecommunication connector and includes a pull resistant section, which has a front end forming an engagement section connected to a connection surface that is connected to a spring arm, which is provided with a projection; a locking section, which is a U-shaped configuration; and a connection section, which connects the pull resistant section and the locking section and is formed with a cavity, which has an end section in which an opening is formed to correspond to the spring arm. The locking structure is combinable with a connector body to form a telecommunication connector that is insertable into a socket, such that the pull resistant section is received into an insertion hole of the socket and the spring arm is brought into engagement with blocks formed inside the socket so as to prevent the telecommunication connector from being removed out of the socket.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening an element in a keyhole-shaped cutout in a wall includes a retaining element which in the fastened state of the fastening device is configured to rest against a front side of the wall, and to at least partially cover an edge of a narrower opening of the keyhole-shaped cutout. The fastening device also has a locking element which in the fastened state of the fastening device is configured to engage through a wider opening of the keyhole-shaped cutout, and to retain the fastening device from a back side of the wall.

Abstract: A connector assembly for transmitting electrical energy through a wall opening, including a horizontal generally-rectangular first connector housing arranged on one side of the wall with a collar portion of the first housing extending through the wall opening. The collar portion contains a plurality of horizontal parallel coplanar first through bores in which are mounted a plurality of electrically conductive spring contacts, respectively. A second connector housing arranged on the other side of the wall opening contains a recess receiving the collar portion, and a plurality of second bores extending collinearly opposite the first bores, respectively. An electrically conductive comb member includes a plurality of integral pin portions that extend from a common spine portion through the second bores and into the first bores for electrical engagement with the spring contacts, respectively, thereby to connect conductors arranged on opposite sides of the wall.

Abstract: A cassette assembly which holds at least two electrical plugs which typically are connected to digital signal carrying cables. In one example, six of these plugs are positioned within a cassette, and are arranged in two rows of three plugs each for ease in connecting the plugs simultaneously to similarly arranged switch port jacks. A lever pivotally connected to the housing, when rotated, causes the release latch of the plugs held within the cassette to move from a locked to an unlocked position to simultaneously remove all of the plugs from the jacks to which they are connected.

Abstract: An apparatus including a housing: including an upper surface and a socket cavity, the socket cavity extending underneath the upper surface, from an opening at the upper surface, to provide one or more socket contacts; and at least one retainer, within the socket cavity, configured to be automatically actuated to retain a flexible planar connector including connector contacts, for contacting the socket contacts underneath the upper surface, inserted along the socket cavity.

Abstract: Switchable housings and connector assemblies for connections to high density panels are disclosed, as well as components thereof. A connector assembly may include cable assembly connectors configured to engage with a mating connector in a first direction. A latching portion may be configured to engage and selectively disengage the cable assembly connector with the mating connector. A switchable housing may contain release members configured to contact the latching portion and provide a compressing force sufficient to selectively disengage the cable assembly connector from the mating connector and a pull tab assembly in contact with the release members. Movement of the pull tab assembly in a second direction may cause the pull tab assembly to compress the one or more release members, thereby causing the one or more release members to provide the compressing force to disengage the cable assembly connector from the mating connector.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of network communication. In an embodiment, the present invention is a breakaway RJ45 cable assembly that includes a standard RJ45 plug inserted into a modified RJ45 jack that, upon a sufficient amount of tension, releases the installed standard RJ45 plug. To insure that, as tension builds up in the cable assembly, the connection between the modified RJ45 jack and the patch cord to which the standard RJ45 plug is connected to experience tension substantially along the plug and jack body lengths the breakaway cable assembly is installed in the middle of a communication channel.

Abstract: Distal connector assemblies that are on the distal end of medical lead extensions provide increased rigidity by including a rigid holder that contains the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors are separated within the rigid holder by insulative spacers that may be individual items or may be formed from a compliant carrier that the electrical connectors may reside within where the carrier is positioned within the rigid holder. The rigid holder may also contain a set screw block defining set screw bore or the rigid holder may include an integral portion that defines a set screw bore. The integral portion may include a slot to allow a molding pin loaded with the electrical connectors and other components to be dropped into a cavity of the rigid holder. An overmold may be present to surround the rigid body containing the electrical connectors and insulative spacers.

Abstract: A connector for coupling with an adapter, comprising: at least one connector body each having a first end capable of being inserted into the adapter; at least one locking mechanism; and a boot movably engaged with the connector body. Each of the at least one locking mechanism comprising: a slanting arm extending slantingly and upwardly from the respective connector body; at least one locking protrusion configured to extend from sides of the slanting arm to lock the connector body into locking grooves of the adapter; and a driving arm having a first end connected to the slanting arm. Wherein a second end of the driving arm is connected to the boot and is movable together with the boot to drive the slanting arm connected with the first end of the driving arm to approach a horizontal direction.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a metal shell, plural terminals, a cable, an inner member, and an outer boot. The inner member comprises a dispensing groove and at least one receiving groove, and a bonding material is received in the dispensing groove and in one or more of the at least one receiving groove. A method of manufacturing a connector assembly comprises the steps of: providing a housing; soldering a cable to the housing; enclosing a metal shell to cover the housing; molding an inner member on cable to comprise a dispensing groove and at least one receiving groove behind the dispensing groove; setting an outer boot along a front-to-back direction onto the metal shell; and depositing a bonding material in the dispensing groove and pushing the outer boot forwardly across the dispensing groove and the at least one receiving groove until covering the whole inner member.

Abstract: A shielded system for reducing energy dissipation from an RF component into a semiconductor substrate, the shielded system comprising: a semiconductor substrate; an RF component in connection with the semiconductor substrate; an electrically connected shielding structure having a galvanic connection to ground or the semiconductor substrate, the electrically connected shielding structure being electrically connected to the RF component; and an electrically isolated shielding structure having no galvanic connection to ground, the semiconductor substrate or the RF component.

Abstract: A mounting plate assembly for securing a plug of a network cable to a jack of an electronic device. The assembly includes a mounting plate having an attachment mechanism that is configured for releasable locking engagement with the electronic device. Further, the mounting plate is adapted to be mounted to a mounting structure. The mounting plate includes inner passageway that is adapted to receive insertion of at least a portion of the plug. Additionally, the inner passageway is adapted to depress a locking clip of the inserted plug to a position that prevents the locking clip from lockingly engaging a protrusion in an aperture of the jack. Further, the retention member may include at least one arm that is configured to retain the plug in a relatively static position relative to the mounting plate when the plug is being received in, and removed from, the aperture of the jack.

Abstract: A clip and latch device including: a mount including a securing base defining a plane, a rear end and a front end, a clip base mounted at the rear end of the securing base, a clip having a normally downward angle from the clip base towards the front end of the securing base, and a latch which terminates at the clip and normally extending so that the latch reaches to at least the plane of the securing base. The clip and latch device can be used for modular male plug, for example a male RJ plug, which may be with or without a broken tab or latch.

Abstract: A camera for mounting on a vehicle includes a front housing member that holds a lens member, an imaging element and a circuit board with a set of front electrical connectors thereon, and a rear housing member that holds a set of rear electrical connectors that are directly mounted to the front electrical connectors. The rear housing member is aligned to the front housing member with respect to a first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors are able to accommodate misalignment along two axes which are generally orthogonal to each other and to the first axis. The front and rear electrical connectors may be directly connected so that a jumper wire is not needed. Also, by aligning the front and rear housing members, the overall space occupied by the camera may be reduced.

Abstract: Particular examples described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer or laptop, which includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which includes any type of hardware, elements, circuitry, etc.). The electronic device may also include a connector assembly that is positioned within at least a portion of a recess of the electronic device, where the connector assembly includes: a first assembly that is to receive a connector; and a second assembly that is to receive an identification module that is to provide an association between a user and the electronic device.

Abstract: A communication plug is described. The communication plug can have a load bar, housing, and a divider. The load bar has a first half with first conductor receiving apertures and a second half with second conductor receiving apertures with a hinge connecting the first half and the second half. The load bar folds around the divider and then is inserted into the housing.

Abstract: A power adapter with a combinational plug has a plug assembly and a converter assembly. The converter assembly has two guide walls formed on a bottom surface thereof for a base of the plug assembly to be inserted therein, and at least one fixing member and a positioning boss formed on the base to engage at least one engagement slot and a positioning slot formed in the base. The base is mounted within the guide walls, the at least one fixing member engages the at least one engagement slot, and the positioning boss engages the positioning slot for the plug assembly and the converter assembly to be firmly combined. The locations of the positioning boss and the positioning slot are unique for each power adapter. Accordingly, a power adapter with low production cost and misuse protection can be provided.

Abstract: A plug device includes a plug base, a plug detachably mounted on the plug base, and a locking mechanism positioned on the plug base. The plug defines an engaging slot. The locking mechanism includes a latching component mounted on the plug base. When the latching component moves to an unlocking position, the latching component disengages from the engaging slot for allowing the plug being detached from the plug base. When the latching component moves to a locking position, the latching component is capable of being received in the engaging slot for locking the plug to the plug base.

Abstract: A release device for detaching a male plug of a cable line from a female receptacle includes a holding portion, an accommodating portion, a connecting portion and an engaging portion. The accommodating portion includes a first guiding part that is configured for alignment between the accommodating portion and the male plug. The holding portion connects to the connecting portion that connects to the accommodating portion. The accommodating portion connects to the engaging portion, which includes a concave area that is configured for engaging the male plug.

Abstract: A portable electronic device, for inserting and connecting an electrical connector, includes a housing assembly, an electrical socket disposed in the housing assembly and having a slot, a cover plate and an elastic member. The slot is used for inserting and connecting the electrical connector. The cover plate is pivotally connected to the second casing, and is adapted to pivot relative to the housing assembly between a first position and a second position. When the cover plate is at the second position, the cover plate and the housing assembly form an opening. When the cover plate is at the first position, the cover plate covers a part of the area of the opening and shields a part of the electrical socket. The elastic member is connected to both the second casing and the cover plate, and makes the cover plate to be located in the first position.

Abstract: A switching hub device includes a connector group including a plurality of connectors, the plurality of connectors each having a hole to insert a cable and including a locking unit to lock the cable inserted into the hole, a plurality of lock releasing members each to release the cable from the locking unit of each of the connectors by pressing a lock releasing unit provided in the cable, a supporting member to pivotally support each of the lock releasing members facing the lock releasing unit, and a handle having a fitting portion to fit with each of the lock releasing members supported by the supporting member, the handle gripping each of the lock releasing members fitted with the fitting portion.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector is provided comprising: a connector plug, which may be inserted into an associated socket in a longitudinal direction; a resilient leg, depending at a first end thereof from the first connector plug, and having a depressible part, distal therefrom, depressible towards the first connector plug; and a guard cover, configured to prevent access to the depressible part of the resilient leg in its direction of depression, but to permit access to the resilient leg in the longitudinal direction through an access aperture, the access aperture being aligned with the depressible part of the resilient leg on an axis parallel with the longitudinal direction, to allow depression of the resilient leg through the access aperture directly. A corresponding extraction tool and methods, loopback connector, blanking plug, blanking plate and patch panel are also provided.

Abstract: A modular plug includes a plug housing having a mating end and a cable end and plug contacts at the mating end. The plug housing and the plug contacts are shaped and positioned to define an RJ-45 modular plug mating interface. The plug contacts are arranged into a first group and a second group with each of the plug contacts in the first group being electrically commoned to form a first power circuit and each of the plug contacts in the second group being electrically commoned to form a second power circuit. The first and second power circuits are terminated to different wires of a cable.

Abstract: A button structure includes a key cap, a first supporting member, a second supporting member, an elastomer and a base plate. The first supporting member has a first bending portion and a second bending portion. The second supporting member is cross-connected with the first supporting member. The second supporting member has a third bending portion and a fourth bending portion. The third bending portion passes through the first bending portion and abuts an inside of the first bending portion. The second bending portion passes through the fourth bending portion and abuts an inside of the fourth bending portion. The elastomer below the key cap supports the key cap. The base plate is for supporting the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the elastomer. The key cap is able to move up and down through operations of the first supporting member, the second supporting member and the elastomer.

Abstract: Flexible connectors that can be mated into specially designed electronic receptacles are described. In some embodiments, additional connections on the connector can make contact with the receptacle. However, the additional connections are also provided in a manner wherein if the connector is plugged into a legacy, conventional receptacle, the additional connectors become disengaged and slide away from, back from, or inside the jack so that the connector can still be used on legacy devices.

Abstract: An RJ-type plug mating with an RJ-type housing includes a plug body. The plug body includes a latching block and a latching beam respectively protruding from two opposite surfaces thereof. The latching block includes a resisting end connecting to the first surface, a front end opposite to the resisting end, and a guiding surface connecting the resisting end and the front end. The guiding surface is operable to guide the latching block to be latched into or be separated from a top of the RJ-type housing. The latching beam is operable to latch a bottom of the RJ-type housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for a digital band, which is attached to the digital band and is quickly and easily attachable to an external circuit. The connector for a digital band includes a body portion having one end attached to the digital band, and at least one conductive portion connected to the digital yarn, and an insertion portion attached to the other end of the body portion and having at least one land connected to the conductive portion and exposed to the outside.

Abstract: A release device for detaching a male plug of a cable line from a female receptacle includes a holding portion, an accommodating portion, a connecting portion and an engaging portion. The accommodating portion includes a first guiding part that is configured for alignment between the accommodating portion and the male plug. The holding portion connects to the connecting portion that connects to the accommodating portion. The accommodating portion connects to the engaging portion, which includes a concave area that is configured for engaging the male plug.

Abstract: A communication plug for connecting to a communication connector is disclosed, wherein the communication connector has an accommodating slot and the communication plug includes a main body and a fixing portion. The main body can be accommodated in the accommodating slot and the fixing portion is connected to the main body. The fixing portion includes a first part, a second part, and a third part, wherein the third part is connected to the first part and the second part. While the main body is accommodated in the communication connector, the third part is accommodated within the accommodating slot. Consequently, the communication plug is fixed within the communication connector.