Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of string light sockets, and discloses an assembled type waterproof male and female plug for string light connection. The assembled type waterproof male and female plug includes a first electrical wire and a second electrical wire; the first electrical wire is provided with a male connector; the second electrical wire is provided with a female connector; the male connector and the female connector can be plugged to each other; the male connector includes a first assembly part and a second assembly part; the first assembly part is provided with a first conductive terminal group; and the first conductive terminal group is provided with at least two plugging ends for connecting the female connector.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an information processing apparatus includes a connector into which a first-type semiconductor storage device operating with n types of power supply voltages or a second-type semiconductor storage device operating with m types of power supply voltages less than the n types of power supply voltages is capable of being placed. The apparatus checks whether or not a notch is formed at a predetermined position of a semiconductor storage device placed into the connector, and supplies the m types of power supply voltages to the semiconductor storage device when the notch is formed at the predetermined position.

Abstract: An electric cable shield contacting device for an electric plug connector, and to an electric plug connector having such a cable shield contacting device, wherein the plug connector has an at least partly hollow cylindrical housing having a contact carrier accommodated therein, and having an end cap that can be screwed onto the latter. The cable shield contacting device has a clamping sleeve and a clamping basket, which are correspondingly hollow-cylindrical and engage partly over each other in order to clamp the shield braid between themselves, having a circumferential stowage space for projecting shield braid in the overlap area. The inner circumferential surface of the clamping basket has multiple projecting shield braid driving elements arranged in the form of a circular ring, which engage in a circumferential annular groove on the outer circumferential surface of the clamping sleeve and thus latch clamping basket and clamping sleeve rotatably in each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe quantum circuit assemblies utilizing triaxial cables to communicate signals to/from quantum circuit components. One assembly includes a cooling apparatus for cooling a quantum circuit component that includes at least one qubit device. The cooling apparatus includes at least one triaxial connector for providing signals to and/or receiving signals from the quantum circuit component using one or more triaxial cables. Other assemblies include quantum circuit components and various electronic components (e.g. attenuators, filters, or amplifiers) for use within the cooling apparatus, adapted to be used with triaxial cables by incorporating triaxial connectors as well.

Abstract: An electric vehicle charging connector device comprises a plug connector and a receptacle connector docking with the plug connector. The plug connector includes a first insulating body, a first circuit board, a plurality of contact terminals, a first electrode unit and a first jumper unit. The receptacle connector includes a second insulating body, a second circuit board, a plurality of docking terminals, a second electrode unit, a second jumper unit and a waterproof ring. The first jumper unit of the plug connector and the second jumper unit of the receptacle connector are respectively secured on the first electrode unit and the second electrode unit by a riveting way which allows a firm electrode connection and low probability of looseness between the plug connector and the receptacle connector so as to ensure a stability and accuracy of electricity transmission and a battery charge integrity.

Abstract: A spring connector includes an insulating case and a plurality of spring terminals. The insulating case includes a plurality of cable slots spaced apart from each other. The spring terminals are disposed on the insulating case, and each of the spring terminals has a contacting portion and a tail portion. The contacting portion of each of the spring terminals is formed in a spiral shape so as to have a gap. The cables are respectively disposed in the cable slots of the insulating case, the cables are respectively arranged in the gaps of the contacting portions of the spring terminals, and each of the cables is sandwiched by the corresponding contacting portion, so that the spring terminals are electrically connected to the cables.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a coaxial connector jack for the interconnection to a corresponding connector plug. The connector jack comprises an inner conductor extending in an axial direction and an outer conductor in the form of a slotted contact sleeve arranged coaxial with respect to the inner conductor. Furthermore the coaxial connector comprises an insulator positioning the inner conductor with respect to the outer conductor and a spacer arranged inside the insulator extending along an inner side wall of the slotted contact sleeve. The spacer extends in the axial direction at least to the same axial position as the slotted contact sleeve or exceeds it.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for a shielded electric cable (1), said shielded electric cable (3) comprising at least one conductor and a shielding (5) that at least partially covers said shielded electric cable (3), said connector (1) comprising a connector housing (7) containing the conductor, the invention being characterized in that said shielding (5) is partially arranged around said connector housing (7), said connector housing (7) being electroconductive, and said connector (1) comprising a holding ferule (11) arranged around the shielding (5) in such a way as to maintain the connection of the shielding (5) to the connector housing (7) both mechanically by means of clamping and also by direct electrical connection. The invention also relates to a method for the assembly of such a connector for a shielded electric cable.

Abstract: A connector of a process field bus decentralized peripherals has a circuit board, two communicating cables each having two core wires and a shielding net layer, the two core wires coated by the shielding net layer, ends of the two core wires electrically connected to the circuit board, an inner shell mounted on the ends of the core wires by injection molding, a shielding layer covering the inner shell and the circuit board, the shielding layer electrically connected to the shielding net layers, and an outer shell mounted on the shielding layer by injection molding. Since the inner shell and the outer shell are formed by injection molding, the circuit board is tightly fixed in the connector. Further, the shielding layer is mounted between the inner shell and the outer shell to protect the circuit board from electromagnetic interference. Therefore, quality of the connector may be improved.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an outer contact and a cavity insert. The outer contact has a mating segment, a terminating segment, and a middle segment therebetween. The cavity insert surrounds the middle segment of the outer contact. The cavity insert is defined by an upper shell and a lower shell that couple together at an interface. The upper shell extends along a portion of a perimeter of the outer contact, and the lower shell extends along a remaining portion of the perimeter of the outer contact. The upper shell includes a first strap that extends across the interface. The first strap includes a latching surface that engages a corresponding first catch of the lower shell to couple the upper shell to the lower shell.

Abstract: Multidirectional electrical connectors, electrical connector plugs and electrical connection systems for electrically connecting a portable energy storage device to an electrically powered device, such as an electric powered vehicle or a device for electrically charging the portable electrical energy storage device are described. The multidirectional feature of the electrical connectors, electrical connector plugs and electrical connections systems permits electrical connection between the electrical connectors and electrical connector plugs in a plurality of rotational orientations between a portable electrical energy storage device to which a connector or plug is electrically connected and an electrically powered device to which a corresponding plug or connector is electrically connected.

Abstract: A multi-core cable terminating housing includes an upper case and a lower case. The upper case has a first plurality of grooves; the lower case has a second plurality of grooves; the grooves and the cases are shaped for mating with each other. Mating of the upper case with the lower case defines a cable plenum and a cable egress, and joins the first plurality of grooves with the second plurality of grooves to define a plurality of collars that open in parallel alignment from the cable plenum toward a front side of the housing opposite the cable egress, for receiving cable terminating connectors.

Abstract: A method of electrically conductively connecting two superconductive cables includes freeing the conductors and screens of surrounding layers at the ends of the two cables. Subsequently, the ends of the two cables (1, 2) are placed next o each other and parallel to one another in such a way that their free ends point, in the same direction, and the ends are rigidly connected to one another in this position. The conductors and their screens are electrically conductively connected to each other through electrical contact elements (8, 9) extending transversely of the axial direction. and the two cable ends treated in this manner are arranged in a housing (10) of a cryostat when building up the transmission length which, during operation of the transmission length, a flowable cooling agent with insulating properties flows through the housing.

Abstract: Pairs of matching connectors are described. The matching connectors can provide power to a powered device and/or communicate signals to a device. The matching connectors can include electrical contacts. In one example, the electrical contacts may be ring-shaped and several electrical contacts may be concentrically positioned. In one example, the matching connectors can be held together by a locking future that can be a magnet located in one or both of the matching connectors. In one example, the matching connectors can be connected by the angular of one of the connectors relative to the other. This rotation of one of the connectors relative to the other can engage the contacts of the connectors.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention provide cables configured for communicating electrical signals. In some embodiments, an electrical cable is provided comprising: a first connector portion; a second connector portion; and a cable portion coupling the first connector portion to the second connector portion, where the cable portion includes: a conduit portion comprising an electrical conductor configured to carry an electrical signal between the first connector portion and the second connector portion, a first wire portion coupling the first connector portion to the conduit portion and comprising the electrical conductor, and a second wire portion coupling the second connector portion to the conduit portion and comprising the electrical conductor, wherein the conduit portion is flexible, and at least one of the first wire portion and the second wire portions is flexible and posable such that a user can selectively bend the one wire portion to form and retain a first shape.

Abstract: An electrical connector suitable for correspondingly housing an electronic module, the electrical connector having an insulation body, a plurality of conductive terminals installed on the insulation body, and a shielding housing, wherein the insulation body is a square frame enclosed by four side walls, and the shielding housing is installed beneath the insulation body, comprising a bottom wall and four side walls extending upwards from the bottom wall, wherein the tops of the four side walls of the shielding housing are correspondingly joined to the bottom of the four side walls of the insulation body so as to jointly form an electronic module receiving space which opens upward, and wherein each of the conductive terminals has a docking part extending into the receiving space, a welded part extending out of the insulation body, and a fixed part fixed onto a side wall of the insulation body.

Abstract: A cable connector for four cables. The connector has a body, a pair of clamps, and a screw. The body has an attachment portion to attach to a cable carrier and a clamping portion extending upwardly from the attachment portion. The clamping portion widens into a generally rectangular cavity defined by opposed short walls and opposed tall walls. A divider between the tall walls bisects the cavity. The clamps are L-shaped with a clamping face and a foot. Cables are passed through the attachment portion and the cavity with two cables between one clamp and the divider and the other two cables between the second clamp and the divider. The screw fits into a hole in one clamp, through a hole in the divider, and into a threaded hole in the other clamp. The screw is tightened until the cables are held securely.

Abstract: A serial electrical connector includes a connector plug and a connector jack. The connector plug includes an audio plug with a hollow cylindrical space formed in the center thereof; a coaxial cable being inserted into and filling the space; and an engagement element being disposed at a tip of the audio plug and configured to electrically connect the audio plug to the connector jack.

Abstract: A phone plug style audio jack connector device having an audio jack and a connector, the audio jack having a socket adapted to receive the tip end of the phone style audio plug. The device is movable between an unassembled position and an assembled position. When the device is in the unassembled position, a prepared coaxial cable end can be inserted into the rear end of the device. When a user moves the device into its assembled position, a fastener is driven to clamp around the cable in the radially inwards direction, thereby forming a connector/cable assembly. The electrical connections, or conduction paths, that run through the connector device are preferably coaxial, and connectors according to the present invention also provide good coaxial shielding within the connector device itself.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable which enables an end of a shield wire to be held inside a shield terminal as a housing, without generating a backlash, and can be made compact as a whole. Each of crimping barrel parts of a shield terminal is provided with a butting face which is opposed to each of flanges when the crimping barrel parts are folded at its one end, and an inclined face, at the other end at an opposite side to the butting face. The inclined face is brought into sliding contact with the inclined face of the other crimping barrel part when the crimping barrel parts are folded, and the inclined face is inclined to extend in a direction perpendicular to a direction where a pair of the crimping barrel parts are folded.

Abstract: An audio jack connector device having an audio jack and a connector, the audio jack having a socket adapted to receive the tip end of the audio plug and the connector adapted to engage a cable, wherein the connector is adapted to mechanically and electrically connect by compression the coaxial cable to the audio jack.

Abstract: A phone plug connector device having a preassembled three conductive phone plug and connector, wherein the phone plug includes a conductive tip and a stem, wherein the connector connects the phone plug to a triaxial cable, wherein the triaxial cable comprises a center conductor surrounded by a first dielectric, the first dielectric being surrounded by a first conductive sheath, and the first conductive sheath surrounded by a protective outer jacket, wherein the connector connects the triaxial cable to the phone plug mechanically and electrically by compression.

Abstract: The cable connection method is a method of connecting to conductors within a triaxial electrical cable, without completely severing the cable, allowing compact, low cost connections to be made while having the added benefit of strain relief of the cable around the connection point and even within the cable itself.

Abstract: An adapter conductively interconnects a chuck of a probe station and an instrument. The adapter includes a signal conductor conductively connected to the chuck and selectively connectable to a respective one of a ground potential, a bayonet connector output and a signal connection for the instrument. A guard potential conductor conductively connected to the chuck and selectively connectable to a one of a ground potential and a guard connection for the instrument; and a shield conductor connected to a ground potential.

Abstract: A high power receptacle connector has a first insulating housing, a second insulating housing, a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal and a shell. The second insulating housing is mounted on the first insulating housing and has a cylinder. The first terminal is cylindrical, surrounds the cylinder and has multiple first resilient contacting tabs and a reinforcing ring formed on front ends of the first resilient contacting tabs. The second terminal is cylindrical and mounted around the cylinder and has multiple radially protruding second resilient contacting tabs. The second resilient contacting tabs increase the contacting areas, reduce the resistance of the terminals and further improve the power of the high power receptacle connector and stably hold an external plug connector.

Abstract: A socket connector includes a conductive center receptacle, first outer socket contact having a first socket contact surface, second outer socket contact having a second socket contact surface, and non-conductive socket body. The socket contact surfaces are separated longitudinally along an axis of the receptacle. The socket body maintains the socket contacts electrically isolated from each other and the receptacle whenever the socket connector is not mated with a bi-conducting plug connector. A plug connector includes a conductive center pin, first outer plug contact having a first plug contact surface, second outer plug contact having a second plug contact surface, annular insulator, and non-conductive plug body. The plug contact surfaces are separated longitudinally along an axis of the pin. The plug body and insulator maintain the plug contacts electrically isolated from each other and the pin whenever the plug connector is not mated with a bi-conducting socket connector.

Abstract: A phone plug connector device having a preassembled three conductive phone plug and connector, wherein the phone plug includes a conductive tip and a stem, wherein the connector connects the phone plug to a triaxial cable, wherein the triaxial cable comprises a center conductor surrounded by a first dielectric, the first dielectric being surrounded by a first conductive sheath, and the first conductive sheath surrounded by a protective outer jacket, wherein the connector connects the triaxial cable to the phone plug mechanically and electrically by compression.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly, comprising: a plurality of contacts (2) defining a plurality of first contacts (27) and a plurality of second contacts (28), an insulative housing (1) molding outside the contacts (2), a flat-shaped cable (3) connecting with the contacts (2), the cable (3) comprises a plurality of coaxial wires arranged along the level direction, each coaxial wire comprises a plurality of inner conductors (30), two inner conductors (30) are connected with a first contact (27), and one inner conductor (30) is connected with a second contact (28), a metallic shell (4) shielding outside the insulative housing (1).

Abstract: A socket connector includes a conductive center receptacle, first outer socket contact having a first socket contact surface, second outer socket contact having a second socket contact surface, and non-conductive socket body. The socket contact surfaces are separated longitudinally along an axis of the receptacle. The socket body maintains the socket contacts electrically isolated from each other and the receptacle whenever the socket connector is not mated with a bi-conducting plug connector. A plug connector includes a conductive center pin, first outer plug contact having a first plug contact surface, second outer plug contact having a second plug contact surface, annular insulator, and non-conductive plug body. The plug contact surfaces are separated longitudinally along an axis of the pin. The plug body and insulator maintain the plug contacts electrically isolated from each other and the pin whenever the plug connector is not mated with a bi-conducting socket connector.

Abstract: A phone plug connector device having a preassembled three conductive phone plug and connector, wherein the phone plug includes a conductive tip and a stem, wherein the connector connects the phone plug to a triaxial cable, wherein the triaxial cable comprises a center conductor surrounded by a first dielectric, the first dielectric being surrounded by a first conductive sheath, and the first conductive sheath surrounded by a protective outer jacket, wherein the connector connects the triaxial cable to the phone plug mechanically and electrically by compression.

Abstract: An adapter conductively interconnects a chuck of a probe station and an instrument. The adapter includes a signal conductor conductively connected to the chuck and selectively connectable to a respective one of a ground potential, a bayonet connector output and a signal connection for the instrument. A guard potential conductor conductively connected to the chuck and selectively connectable to a one of a ground potential and a guard connection for the instrument; and a shield conductor connected to a ground potential.

Abstract: A method for making a terminal module includes providing a first terminal and a second terminal positioned in the first terminal, forming an insulator between the first terminal and the second terminal, and forming a latching flange on an outer surface of the first terminal. The latching flange forms at least one resisting surface.

Abstract: A phone plug connector device having a preassembled three conductive phone plug and connector, wherein the phone plug includes a conductive tip and a stem, wherein the connector connects the phone plug to a triaxial cable, wherein the triaxial cable comprises a center conductor surrounded by a first dielectric, the first dielectric being surrounded by a first conductive sheath, and the first conductive sheath surrounded by a protective outer jacket, wherein the connector connects the triaxial cable to the phone plug mechanically and electrically by compression.

Abstract: A cable detection system, includes a source of an input electrical AC signal for coupling to a first lead pin of a cable connector. A detector is coupled to a different second lead pin of the cable connector. The detector detects an electrical AC output signal derived by capacitive coupling of the input electrical AC signal occurring within a cable incorporating first and second leads corresponding to the first and second lead pins. The detector further enables a determination of whether the cable is connected to the cable connector in response to an amplitude dependent characteristic of the detected AC output signal.

Abstract: An exemplary electrical adapter that can be used with a triaxial cable having a center connector, a middle connector, and an outer connector as well as a method for using the same is provided. The adapter's center connector electrically couples with the cable's center conductor, the middle connector electrically couples with the cable's middle conductor, and the outer connector electrically couples with the cable's outer conductor. The adapter further includes a first single-conductor connector electrically coupled with the center connector of the triaxial connector where the first single-conductor connector can be configured to provide the center conductor of the cable at a predetermined potential. The adapter embodiment further includes a second single-conductor electrically coupled with the middle connector of the triaxial connector where the second single-conductor connector is configured to provide the middle conductor of the cable at the same potential as the center conductor of the cable.

Abstract: An exemplary terminal module of a cable connector includes a first terminal, a second terminal positioned in the first terminal, an insulator positioned between the first terminal and the second terminal for insulating the first and second terminals from each other, and a latching flange disposed on an outer surface of the first terminal. The latching flange forms at least one resisting surface.

Abstract: A connector plug is provided for a multi-conductor cable with an axial load transferring non-conducting tensile string. The connector plug includes a casing carrying a number of contact elements attached to conductors of the cable for engaging corresponding contact elements connected to a matching jack, and the tensile string is anchored relative to the casing via an annular element mounted at the end of the cable. A transverse pin is firmly attached to the tensile string of the cable and positively engages the annular element. The annular element has a rim portion with a bigger outer diameter than an outer cross sectional dimension of the cable so as to engage an internal shoulder on the casing and enable transfer of axial load from the tensile string of the cable to the casing and further to a connected matching jack via the transverse pin and the annular element.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting a multi-core cable to a coaxial cable is provided. Adapters according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may be used in an arrangement comprising several adapters that are connected to each other using of a coaxial cable. Adapters and arrangements according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may allow a cost-effective conversion of existing mobile radio stations to modern RRH technology.

Abstract: A triaxial cable having a center conductor; an outer shield conductor coaxial with the center conductor; and an inner shield conductor coaxial with the center conductor and located between the center conductor and the outer shield conductor. The inner shield conductor has a resistance adapted to control resonance on the inner shield.

Abstract: A triaxial connector release tool comprising an outer housing and an inner appliance. The shape and size of appliance is adapted to fit concentrically within the housing of the tool. The appliance is pivotally mounted to the housing of the tool about a tab. In use, the tool is placed over the female and male triaxial connectors whereby a first end of the housing rests against an annular shoulder of a connector to provide resistance when the tool is in use. A user grasps the tool about the housing and exerts an inward squeezing force so that a pair of flanges of the appliance depress the protrusions of the locking mechanism of the male connector until they are disengaged from the apertures of the female connector and allowing the male connector to easily slide back out of the female connector.

Abstract: A dual channel XLR cable converter is disclosed. In a particular embodiment, the XLR cable converter includes first and second RCA cables terminating at first and second RCA cable connectors at one end and a XLR cable connector at the opposing end. A first signal pin terminal of the XLR cable connector is in electrical communication with the first signal wire of the first RCA cable. A second signal pin terminal of the XLR connector is in electrical communication with the second signal wire of the second RCA cable. A common ground pin terminal of the XLR cable connector is in electrical communication with the first grounding wire of the first RCA cable and a second grounding wire of the second RCA cable. Therefore, the XLR cable converter can be used for conveying single channel RCA cable signals over dual channel XLR cable.

Abstract: To provide a multi-pole coaxial connector that can be made more compact. More specifically, to provide a multi-pole coaxial connector in which a pitch between members is reduced to reduce a connecting body in size. In a multi-pole coaxial connector in which when a housing block and a receptacle are coupled to each other, a signal post and a signal contact are brought into conduction, a ground contact and a ground case are brought into conduction, an internal conductor and a signal SMD terminal are brought into conduction, and an external conductor and a ground SMD terminal are brought into conduction, and a cross section of the ground contact is formed into substantially U-shape in which adjacent ground contact side is opened.

Abstract: A power connector (1) is connectable with a cable having a number of conductors and matable with a complementary connector for power transmission. The power connector includes an insulative housing (2) defining a receiving cavity (210), at least one contact (3, 4) capable of power transmission. The at least one contact received in the housing and includes a contacting portion (31, 41) exposed to the receiving cavity and a tail portion (32, 42) extending beyond the housing. The tail portion is composed of two separated connecting areas (320, 420) respectively connectable with corresponding conductors of the cable.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector that provides guiding and centering of a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention further relates to a front sleeve assembly for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector which incorporates a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry to guide and center a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention also relates to a compression ring assembly for mounting a connector to a cable, the assembly having a collet engaging a tapered rear seal to compress the collet about the cable. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting a connector to a cable with a compression ring assembly incorporating a collet and tapered rear seal.

Abstract: A separable electrical connector for separably, electrically interconnecting the conductors of one multi-conductor cable to the conductors of a second electrical device that may be an electrical device such as a chip, or a second multi-conductor cable, or a flexible or rigid printed circuit board. The connector includes a layer of anisotropic conductive elastomer (ACE) in electrical contact with the conductors of the cable and the conductors of the second electrical device. A clamp or another type of mechanical device compresses the ACE, to provide electrical signal paths between the conductors of the cable and the second electrical device, through the ACE.

Abstract: A power connector (100) can mate with a complementary connector and includes a mating plug (1) matable with the complementary connector, a circuit board (2) connected to the mating plug, a light-emitting diode (4) assembled to the circuit board to indicate working status of the power connector and a light pipe (6) transmitting the light from light-emitting diode. The mating plug includes first and second terminals (12, 13) for power transmission.

Abstract: A coaxial connector has a strong structure to avoid structural distortion and looseness comprising a housing, a sliding support, an electric conducting block, a first conducting rod assembly, a first sealing support, a second conducting rod assembly, a second sealing support, a contact piece and a third sealing support, which takes an advantage of good electrical connection formed between the contact piece and the first conducting rod assembly through the electric conducting block to enhance the signal transmission function and to obtain a stable signal without distortion when the coaxial connector is switched from one direction to another direction to transmit signal.

Abstract: An adapter for connecting coaxial cable connectors. The adapter has first and second ends for mounting cable connectors for various genders and styles as required for connecting two existing cable connectors. The connectors may be selectively changed as required to mate with the gender and style of the cable connectors mounted to the coaxial cables to be joined. A method of assembling an adapter for connecting coaxial cables that includes selecting first and second cable connector ends for the adapter to mate with the cable connectors to be joined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector that provides guiding and centering of a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention further relates to a front sleeve assembly for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector which incorporates a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry to guide and center a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention also relates to a compression ring assembly for mounting a connector to a cable, the assembly having a collet engaging a tapered rear seal to compress the collet about the cable. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting a connector to a cable with a compression ring assembly incorporating a collet and tapered rear seal.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a connector housing, a back nut threadingly engaging a rearward end of the connector housing, a ferrule gripping and advancing an end of the coaxial cable into the connector housing as the back nut is tightened, and an insulator member positioned within a medial portion of the connector housing. The insulator member may have a bore extending therethrough and include a forward disk portion, a rearward disk portion, a ring portion connecting the forward and disk portions together, and a tubular outer conductor support portion extending rearwardly from the rearward disk portion for supporting an interior surface of the outer conductor of the end of the coaxial cable. The insulator member may an integrally formed monolithic member and the ring portion may have a reduced strength portion therein.