Abstract: An RCA connector capable of being inserted into a circuit board directly comprises a joint and a cover. One end of the joint has a protruded annular wall. A center of the annular wall has a metal lead. The metal lead passes through a notch of the annular wall by using a conductive medium. The cover covers on the annular wall; and the cover has an opening corresponding to the notch of the annular wall so that the conductive medium extends out from the opening of the cover. Further, a lower end of the annular wall is firmly secured to a retaining seat. A plurality of positioning pins are extended from the retaining seat so that the RCA connector is fixed to a mother board by the positioning pins. Moreover, the metal enhancing plate and the conductive lead can be replaced by an L shape long metal lead.

Abstract: A subminiature coaxial connector (SMA) includes a shell, dielectric and conductor element that includes a biasing element that engages an interface contact tip and biases the interface contact tip into electrical contact against an electrical circuit, such as a trace on the circuit board without soldering, and adjusts for relative movements created by thermal mismatch.

Abstract: The invention is a seal system for a coaxial cable more specifically an internal seal system placed within the coaxial cable and its constituent components. A series of seal stacks including flexible rigid rings and elastomeric rings are placed on load bearing members within the coaxial cable. The current invention is adapted to seal the annular space between the coaxial cable and an electrical contact passing there through. The coaxial cable is disposed within drilling components to transmit electrical signals between drilling components within a drill string. During oil and gas exploration, a drill string can see a range of pressures and temperatures thus resulting in multiple combinations of temperature and pressure and increasing the difficulty of creating a robust seal for all combinations. The seal system can be used in a plurality of downhole components, such as sections of pipe in a drill string, drill collars, heavy weight drill pipe, and jars.

Abstract: A coaxial probe interconnection system includes a carrier assembly and a probe holder. The carrier assembly contains first coaxial connector halves. Each first coaxial connector half is terminated to an associated coaxial cable. The probe holder assembly contains coaxial probe connectors. Each coaxial probe connector includes a spring probe at a first end and a second coaxial connector half at a second end. Each second coaxial connector half slidably mates with a corresponding first coaxial connector half in the carrier assembly.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to a connector (1) for receiving a cable end (12), arranged for being attached to a circuit board. The connector is provided with a through hole (10) for receiving the cable end, at least one upper lip (5) and at least one lower lip (3) with a connector recess (11, 13) therebetween for fitting onto an edge of a slit (6) in the circuit board. The connector is further provided with at least one snap holding element (4), disposed adjacent to said connector recess (11, 13), so as to engage with a portion (7) of the circuit board, adja-cent to the edge of the slit 6 in the circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection method and a connection arrangement. The solution employs an adapter fastener, which is intended for both an adapter connection and a circuit board connection, the adapter fastener being electrically conductive. The adapter fastener comprises a hole, which extends through the adapter fastener and to which a coaxial cable is fixed. The sheath of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the adapter fastener and a male connection is formed at the adapter fastener by means of an inner conductor of the coaxial cable. In the adapter connection, the inner conductor of the coaxial cable is connected electrically to a female contact of a standardized adapter and the adapter fastener is connected electrically to the frame of the standardized adapter by means of adapter protrusions.

Abstract: In order to carry out the electric property evaluation of internal wiring of an IC, the IC is attached to an IC socket, and terminals of the IC socket are connected with the external wiring via leads and coaxial connectors. The IC is directly in touch with a heating plate, for making the IC have a high temperature. The IC socket is provided with protrusions thereon, for forming a gap between the IC socket and the IC. On this account, it is possible to acquire an IC socket module in which the temperature of the IC is kept consistent when the evaluation of the internal wiring and wiring members of the IC is carried out at a high temperature.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) mounted to a PCB (3) comprises a bottom housing (4), an upper housing (5) assembled to the bottom housing, a cable (2), a plurality of signal terminals (6) and grounding terminals (7, 8) therein. The bottom housing has a first groove (42) and a plurality of recesses (402). The upper housing has a second groove (52) and a plurality of depressing blocks (500) being respectively aligned with the first groove and the recesses. The cable extends through a cable-receiving groove defined by the first groove and the second groove and has a plurality of wires (20) extended into corresponding recesses at which the depressing blocks apply pressure to the wires for securing the wires in corresponding recesses. Each signal terminal comprises a retention portion (64) disposed in a corresponding recess of the bottom housing and electrically engaging a corresponding wire by insulation displacement connection (IDC), and a tail portion (62) surface mounted to the PCB.

Abstract: An assembly for conducting an electronic signal. The assembly includes a substrate and an electronic cable. The substrate has distinct first and second regions to enable connection to first and second circuit boards, respectively. First and second through-holes are formed in the substrate in the first and second regions, respectively. The electronic cable is disposed within the first through-hole and extends out of the first through hole, adjacent the substrate and into the second through-hole.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to prevent tipping during a board assembly processes is provided including a connector body, a signal contact, a grounding post, and an anti-tipping lock. The connector body includes a separable interface end and a mounting end. The mounting end is adapted to be assembled to a circuit board. The separable interface end includes a mating contact that joins a mating connector and contact. The signal contact and grounding post extend from the mounting end. The anti-tipping lock is mounted to the connector body, and includes a board mounting feature extending from the anti-tipping lock. The board mounting feature extends in a direction substantially parallel to the direction along which the signal contact is joined to the circuit board. The board mounting feature is adapted to maintain the connector assembly in place when the connector assembly is mounted to an electrical component, such as a circuit board.

Abstract: The internally locking coaxial connector has a conductive insert disposed in an outer body. The insert has a front flange and a lock washer placed between the front flange and an inwardly extending annular flange at the rear of a coupling nut slidable on the outer body. When a male connector is mated with the female connector, the lock washer applies a continuous tension between the male and female connectors to prevent their separation when exposed to vibration or thermal cycling.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) mounted to a PCB (3) comprises a bottom housing (4), an upper housing (5) assembled to the bottom housing, a cable (2), a plurality of signal terminals (6) and grounding terminals (7, 8) therein. The bottom housing has a first groove (42) and a plurality of recesses (402). The upper housing has a second groove (52) and a plurality of depressing blocks (500) being respectively aligned with the first groove and the recesses. The cable extends through a cable-receiving groove defined by the first groove and the second groove and has a plurality of wires (20) extended into corresponding recesses at which the depressing blocks apply pressure to the wires for securing the wires in corresponding recesses. Each signal terminal comprises a retention portion (64) disposed in a corresponding recess of the bottom housing and electrically engaging a corresponding wire by insulation displacement connection (IDC), and a tail portion (62) surface mounted to the PCB.

Abstract: A coaxial connector interfaces a launch end of the connector with a planar circuit mounted in a microcircuit package. The microcircuit package receives the connector through a borehole in a wall of the package. In some embodiments, the connector is axially adjustable and comprises a feed thru portion that is at least as long as the package wall is thick and has a smooth outer surface, such that the feed thru portion readily slides in the wall borehole. The connector is either a one-piece or a two-piece connector. In some of these embodiments, the connector further comprises an integrated launch substrate. In other embodiments, the coaxial connector comprises an integrated launch substrate with circuitry. The circuitry facilitates conversion of a coaxial propagation wave from the connector to a planar propagation wave at the planar circuit. In some of these other embodiments, the coaxial connector also is axially adjustable.

Abstract: A connector assembly for coupling a plurality of coaxial cables to a substrate, including a housing adapted to be removably attached to a first area of a substrate, the housing having a first wall with an array of holes formed therethrough, and connector bodies releasably retained within the housing in substantial alignment with the array of holes. Each connector body includes a bore extending therethrough, an insulator fixed within the bore, and a center contact releasably positioned within a central bore formed in the insulator. A coaxial cable segment is operatively connected to each of the connector bodies, and each coaxial cable segment includes a center conductor fixed to the center contact and an outer shielding conductor fixed to the connector body. Each of the coaxial cable segments extends outwardly from the housing and has a distal end adapted to be connected to another area of the circuit board.

Abstract: Using a method and apparatus for connecting an electrical cable to a circuit board. The connector is largely semi-circular in shape and generally comprises four prongs for attaching the connector to the edge of a circuit board. The connector is particularly useful for attaching a coaxial cable to a circuit board where the coaxial cable is not very flexible. The coaxial cable can be easily placed onto the connector. Once the coaxial cable is placed on the connector, the outer conductor can be attached to the connector and the inner conductor can be attached to the circuit board.

Abstract: A coaxial plug connector comprises fist and second receiving chambers which are surrounded by first and second metal sleeves, respectively. The first metal sleeve is made up of first and second half shells which are placed one on top of the other. The second metal sleeve is inserted in the first half shell.

Abstract: A mini BNC connector, which provides a better signal transmission quality and can be fabricated conveniently, includes a metal outer casing with two locating cylinders and a joining chamber communicating with the two cylinders, two insulators fitted in the locating cylinders respectively with each of the two insulators having a piercing hole, two terminals joined to the piercing holes respectively with a tail section respectively extending to the joining chamber, two conductors connected to the tail sections respectively and a further insulator having two through holes joined to the conductors respectively and fitting with the inner side of the joining chamber so as to fix the conductors.

Abstract: An all metal shell BNC electrical connector provides a metal shell with at least two locating holes and at least one of the locating holes receives insulators, a spring plate and a conductive plate. A metal jacket urges a resistance against the conductive plate from a receiving groove defined on the shell wall.

Abstract: An ultra wideband interconnect from an external cable to an electric circuit. The interconnect includes an external cable including an external cable pin that projects from the termination of the external cable, an internal circuit, a conductive media coupled to the external cable pin and the internal circuit, and a package wall positioned between the external cable and the internal circuit. The package wall includes a cavity extending between the external cable and the internal circuit, the cavity having a coaxial structure. Further, the pin extends into but not through the cavity. The conductive media is coupled to the external cable pin within the cavity.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) mates with a complementary connector (2) for transmitting signals. The electrical connector includes a first shell (10), a first conductive contact (12) and a first insulative housing (11) sandwiched between the first shell and the first contact for retaining the first contact. An engaging portion (102) protrudes from the first shell for engaging with the complementary connector. The engaging portion has an engaging surface (106) perpendicular to an outer surface of the first shell. The first shell includes a slot (103) defined therein and around the axes of the first shell.

Abstract: A connector device is provided in the form of a main body component having a lower surface covered with a conductive layer to provide a ground plane and an upper surface carrying a conductive strip portion to form a microstrip line. The combination of the first conductive surface region (ground plane) and second conductive surface region (microstrip line) separated by the main body component dielectric forms a microstrip section. The conductive layer and strip portion are each connected to a conductor of co-axial feed cable. The device is inserted between conductive layers of an antenna of laminar construction, such a as planar inverted F antenna to establish electrical connection between conductors of the feed cable and conduction layers of the antenna. The connector is secured to the antenna by sewing or adhesive. The antenna is normally positioned in a garment.

Abstract: An electrical system includes a printed circuit board (PCB, 3), a receptacle (2) and a complementary plug (1). The PCB has a top face (31) and a cutout (32) defined therein. The receptacle includes an insulative base (21), an outer contact (22) and an inner contact (23). The outer contact has a second mating portion (25) and a pair of grounding pads (24) extending from a bottom edge of the second mating portion. The inner contact is located in the outer contact and has a center pin (231) and a signal pad (26) extending from a bottom edge of the center pin. The grounding pads and the signal pad are soldered on the top face of the PCB, and the plug and the receptacle are partly located in the cutout of the PCB.

Abstract: A cable includes a number of coaxial wires. Each of the wires has a central conductor encompassed by a dielectric sheath, and the sheath is encompassed by a conductive shield. The wires are arranged side-by-side in a row at an end of each wire, where a termination element is connected. The termination element has opposed major faces, with an array of first contacts on a first face, and an array of second contacts on the opposed face, each of the first contact being electrically connected to a corresponding second contact. Each of the central conductors of the wire elements is connected to a corresponding one of the first contacts. An electronic device may include circuit boards at each end, with contacts arranged for compressive contact with the second contacts. The termination element may be captured between a clamp and the board, with an elastomeric spring maintaining compression, and pinned holes in the termination element and board ensuring registration of the contacts.

Abstract: A computer system for managing a computer network comprises a rack cabinet having a cabinet interior. A plurality of infrastructure connector assemblies are fixedly mounted on the rack cabinet in 1-U boundaries, each infrastructure connector assembly including a signal snap interface connector and a power snap interface connector. A plurality of compute elements are adapted to be slidably disposed within the cabinet interior of the rack cabinet in a stacked relationship, each compute element including at least one infrastructure connector assembly which releasably snap-interconnects with an associated infrastructure connector assembly mounted on the rack cabinet. A distributed power bay is disposed within the rack cabinet and provides central power for the computer system. A rack manager is disposed within the rack cabinet and includes the central video and I/O devices for the computer system.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a printed circuit board having a pattern of conductive traces on a major surface of the board. The cable has a number of conductors electrically connected to the traces, and a number of elongated spring contact elements are connected to the board. Each contact element has a sleeve oriented parallel to the major surface and connected to a first pad portion of a selected trace. Each contact element has an spring pin slidably received in the sleeve and extending beyond a first peripheral edge portion of the board.

Abstract: An angular coaxial connector module (12) is provided for installation on a printed circuit board. The module includes at least a pair of angled coaxial conductors (28,30) each including first and second legs (32,34) joined at an elbow (36). The distal end (32a) of each first leg (32) defines a contact end of the respective conductor. The distal end (34a) of each second leg (34) defines a terminal end for attachment to the printed circuit board. A dielectric sheath (26) is disposed about each angled coaxial conductor leaving the distal ends thereof exposed. A tubular conductive shield (14,38) is provided about each dielectric sheath. A grounding means (18,60) couples the shields to the printed circuit board. A unitary dielectric housing (16) is disposed about at least portions (38) of the shields (14,38) to hold the connector in a module.

Abstract: An interconnection system comprising two coaxial cables (20, 20′) connected together by matable connector halves (30a, 30b, 40a, 40b) is disclosed. A first half of the matable connector halves (30a, 30b, 40a, 40b) is a male connector half formed of a first insulating housing (40) in which is disposed at least one conductive pin (50) which is electrically connected to the center conductor (100) of one of the two coaxial cables (20, 20′). The conductive pin (50) is at least partly captivated by a first dielectric bead (60) within a first connector shield (55). The first connector shield (55) is electrically connected with the cable outer shield (110) of the same one of the two coaxial cables (20).

Abstract: A method for separating a metallic braid from a core wire of a micro coaxial cable during connecting the coaxial cable to a printed circuit board (PCB) is disclosed. The coaxial cable includes a sheath surrounding the metallic braid and the inner conductor. An apparatus for performing the method includes a rotiform brush, a spin shaft extending through the rotiform brush and an electrical motor for driving the spin shaft and the rotiform brush. The rotiform brush includes a circular frame and a plurality of densely arranged hard brushings attached to the frame.

Abstract: An RF connector assembly comprises a receptacle (10), a complementary plug (20), and a printed circuit board (PCB) (30). The receptacle includes a substrate (12), an outer contact (14), a central contact (16), and three solder pads (18, 19) disposed on the substrate. A through hole (36) is defined in a middle of the PCB. The outer and central contacts are accommodated in the through hole. The solder pads are soldered to a bottom face of the PCB. The plug is electrically connected with the receptacle within the through hole. Thus an overall profile of the RF connector assembly above a top face of the PCB is reduced in height.

Abstract: An electrical connection system, such as a Bayonet Niel-Concelman (BNC) connection system, includes two connector assemblies and enables electrical connections between the two connector assemblies to be established and maintained. The two connector assemblies respectively include a first connector and a second connector. One of the connector assemblies includes a contact pin, and the other connector assembly includes a mechanical support having a tapered recess. The first connector interlocks with the second connector, and the contact pin is received by the recess and engages the mechanical support, when the first and second connectors are interlocked. Because the recess is tapered, the contact pin is guided toward the center of the recess as the contact pin is pressed against the surface of the mechanical support exposed by the recess, making it easier to establish and maintain an electrical connection with the contact pin.

Abstract: A connection structure of a coaxial cable to an electric circuit substrate, having a cable block connected to a ground line of the electric circuit substrate and a coaxial cable whose shield is connected to the cable block.

Abstract: A radio frequency transmitting system comprises first and second cable connector assemblies. The first cable connector assembly includes a first plug connector (8) having a spacer (1) mounted therearound, and a first receptacle connector (22). The first receptacle connector has a ground shell (24), and two tabs (26) depending from opposite sides of the ground shell. The second cable connector assembly includes a second plug connector mechanically identical to the first plug connector, and a second receptacle connector (16). The second receptacle connector is mechanically identical to the first receptacle connector except that two tabs (20) depending from opposite sides of a ground shell (18) of the second receptacle connector depend further than the tabs of the first receptacle connector. Therefore the second receptacle connector cannot be electrically engaged with the first plug connector, due to interference between the tabs of the second receptacle connector and the spacer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable assembly including a coaxial cable having an inner core and an outer shield. First and second lead portions are connected to the coaxial cable. One of the lead portions is attached to the inner core and the other lead portion is attached to the outer shield. First and second connector members extend from respective first and second lead portions. The connector members are positioned in side by side relation for mating with side by side terminals.

Abstract: A connector device is provided in the form of a main body component having a lower surface covered with a conductive layer to provide a ground plane and an upper surface carrying a conductive strip portion to form a microstrip line. The combination of the first conductive surface region (ground plane) and second conductive surface region (microstrip line) separated by the main body component dielectric forms a microstrip section. The conductive layer and strip portion are each connected to a conductor of co-axial feed cable. The device is inserted between conductive layers of an antenna of laminar construction, such as a planar inverted F antenna to establish electrical connection between conductors of the feed cable and conductive layers of the antenna.

Abstract: A circuit board connectable RF relay that is comprised of a metal housing; a first RF signal input/output means; a second RF signal input/output means, wherein there is a cavity in the top portion of the metal housing called the upper cavity and a cavity in the bottom portion of the metal housing called the lower cavity, wherein there is an aperture in the top end of the upper cavity and the first RF signal input/output means is located in the upper cavity such that its first end is continuous with the aperture and its second end is continuous with the lower cavity, and wherein the second RF signal input/output means is located in the lower cavity such that its first end extends beyond the bottom of the metal housing and its second end is situated farther within the lower cavity such that it is not in direct conductive contact with the second end of the first RF signal input/output means, and an impedance loading contact, and an RF signal connection means having control signal inputs and a conductive moveable

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a conductive casing and a conductive probe disposed within the casing. The probe may be in a concentric relationship with the casing. The probe is insulated from the casing as by a first insulating sleeve which may be disposed in a concentric relationship with the casing and the probe. A first electrical assembly such as a first printed circuit board has an opening for a disposition of the casing in the opening in the board in an insulated relationship with the board. A first end of the probe may pass through an opening in the first sleeve for connection to a terminal external to the connector. A second end of the probe may pass through an opening in a second insulating sleeve disposed in the casing and then may pass through an opening in a second electrical assembly such as a second printed circuit board in an insulated relationship to the casing. A plug may be disposed within the casing to position the second insulator fixedly within the casing.

Abstract: A modular connector is provided that includes a plurality of modular components that are connectable together. Such components or modules include a conductive bracket that may be grounded, a cover attachable to the bracket, a conductive insert that is extendable through the bracket and into the cover, an insulator that is extendable into the insert, and a contact that is insertable into the insulator to insulate the contact from the insert. The insert engages the bracket and is therefore grounded when the bracket is grounded.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly (1) includes an electrical coaxial cable (2), an electrical cable end connector (3) and a printed circuit board (4). The printed circuit board is electrically connected to and supported by the electrical cable end connector. The cable comprises a plurality of wires (21) extending through and physically retained by the printed circuit board. Each wire comprises an electrical center conductor (210) and a metallic braid (211) shielding the electrical center conductor. The electrical center conductor and the metallic braid are soldered to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly for attachment to a printed circuit board includes a plurality of dielectric insulators integrally formed with each other. A plurality of longitudinal signal contacts and shield tubes are positioned within and around, respectively, each of the insulators. A terminal end of each of the signal contacts and shield tubes is adapted for connecting to a printed circuit board. The connector may optionally include a housing integrally formed with the insulators.

Abstract: A radio frequency connector assembly has a die cast housing (1), a plurality of RF coaxial contacts (2) and two insert-molded lead frame assemblies (3). The die cast housing includes a pair of side walls (10) each forming a row of solder tabs (100) at a lower end thereof, a front wall (11) and a rear wall (13) defining a plurality of passageways (130, 131). The lead frame assemblies are made by insert molding contacts (300, 301) into a plastic portion (31). The lead frame assemblies are installed in passageways of the die cast housing. Tabs (133, 134, 140, 141) in the die cast housing are pressed down to hold the lead frame assemblies in place. The lead frame assemblies located within corresponding passageways (130, 131) in the die cast housing are optimized for a specific impedance.

Abstract: A housing (1) for holding a printed circuit board (10) has a cable receptacle (2) which is configured as a cutout open toward the side of the printed circuit board (10). A cable (7) is freed from its insulation at its free end, and then positioned over the cable receptacle (2) such that the end of the bared cable strand (9) initially rests on the housing (1). Thereafter, the cable (7) is pressed into the cable receptacle (2), the bared end of the cable strand (9) being bent over by 90°. Subsequently, the printed circuit board (10) is laid onto the housing (1) in such a way that the cable strand (9) penetrates a bore (11) in the printed circuit board (10) and can subsequently be soldered.

Abstract: A radio frequency connector assembly has s a die cast housing (1), a number of RF coaxial contacts (2), two insert-molded lead frame assemblies (3) and a back cover (4) with a pair of arms (41). The die cast housing includes a pair of side walls (10) each defining a slot (101) therein, a front wall (11) and a rear wall (13), and a plurality of passageways (130, 131). The arms of the back cover are latched in the corresponding slots of the side walls. The back cover has two pairs of inner and outer ribs (44, 47), each outer rib (47) defining a pair of pits (48) thereof for accommodating the inner conductors of the coaxial contacts.

Abstract: A coaxial connector which is adapted for SMT mounting at a printed circuit board and which comprises at one side a plug-in connecting end and at the other side, towards the printed circuit board, a terminal end, the coaxial contact being comprised of an electrically conductive outer jacket and a signal contact formed in one part and being electrically isolated with respect to the outer jacket by means of a dielectric, at least the signal contact contacting the printed circuit board by means of SMT, is characterized in that at least the electrical connection of the signal contact to the printed circuit board is achieved by means of a contact sleeve which is inserted into a reception socket in an isolating carrier frame, sandwiched between the coaxial connector and the printed circuit board, the contact sleeve being placed in an automatic mounting process on a solder pad and being fixed there after a reflow solder bath.

Abstract: Inner and outer coaxial contacts (40, 50) of a connector are connected to first and second conductors (30, 32) of a cable by first crimping the conductors to the rear ends (90, 92) of a pair of terminals (84, 86) that have pin-shaped front ends (80, 82). Then, the pin-shaped front ends of the terminals are inserted into passages (74, 76) at the rear ends of the contacts to lie in a sliding fit with the contacts. The passage at the rear end of each contact holds a clip (100, 102) forming tines (104, 106) that grasp the pin at the front of a terminal to establish good electrical contact. An insulative terminal positioner (110) has bores (112, 114) that receive the terminals to position them.

Abstract: An angled coaxial connector module for being mounted to a circuit board is disclosed. The connector module has a housing with a contact side for mating with a corresponding connector and a connecting side for mounting the connector module to the circuit board. The housing is constructed of an electrically insulating material. At least one electrical contact element extends through the housing between the contact side and the connecting side. The contact element has an electrically conductive inner center contact, an electrically conductive outer shielding tube surrounding the inner center contact at least within the housing, and an insulating member surrounding the inner center contact at least within the housing and electrically isolating the inner center contact and the outer shielding tube.

Abstract: A sub-miniature push-on RF connector for connecting a transmission line to a signal sink. The connector has a shielded transmission line section having a signal line and a ground line extending axially through the connector. A center pin is coupled to the signal line and extends from the center of a front face of the connector in an axial direction. A semicircular tab coupled to the ground line extends from the front face of the connector substantially along the length of the center pin and partially surrounding the center pin to reduce an air gap impedance, the tab having first and second wire bonding surfaces at the ends of the semicircular shape thereof and disposed adjacent to said center pin.

Abstract: A coaxial connector having a conductive copper wire core plated with a layer of gold with the layer of gold surrounded by a dielectric layer, such as polyimide. The layer of polyimide is surrounded by a conductive shielding layer, such as copper, with a tin-plated layer surrounding it. Connection of the coaxial connector at one end to adjacent signal and ground pads is achieved by laser ablation to expose a section of gold sufficient to accommodate the terminal pad pitch and allow wire bonding to the signal pad. Connection of the conductive shielding layer to the ground pad is achieved by hot tip soldering. Connection at the opposite end of the coaxial connector uses the same process.

Abstract: A female connector assembly for an electrically conductive coaxial cable, comprises an electrically conductive barrel shaped body having a top end with a centrally located hole forming an input port, and a bottom end configured for connecting with a portion of a housing of an electrical device. An electrically insulative hollow sleeve consisting of two interlocking cap members encloses an electrically conductive clip pin, and is contained within the body of the connector. The sleeve and clip pin are securely held within the body via connection of the body to a housing of an electrical device, and rigid attachment of an elongated pin extending from the sleeve, through a hole in the housing, to electrical circuitry within the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for electrically connecting a coaxial line to a printed circuit card having at least two conductor tracks each extending to an edge of said card. The device has an outer contact and a center contact received inside the outer contact. The outer contact has a portion for connection to the card that is substantially tubular in shape, being provided with two diametrically-opposite slots which subdivide said connection portion into two jaws arranged to pinch between them said card inserted via its edge between said jaws, and the center contact has portion for connection to the card in the form of a clip into which the edge of the card is engaged when the card is inserted between the two jaws of the outer contact.

Abstract: A connection assembly includes a coaxial cable to microstrip flexible circuit connector and a mating microstrip flex circuit to electronic circuit connector. The coaxial cable to microstrip flex circuit connector comprises a portion which is mechanically attached to the coaxial cable and a portion which is mechanically attached to the microstrip flex circuit. The coaxial cable attachment portion includes a first electrical connector electrically connected to the center conductor and a second electrical connector electrically connected to the shielding conductor of each coaxial cable. The microstrip flex circuit attachment portion includes a third electrical connector electrically connected to each trace and a fourth connector electrically connected to the ground plane conductor. The flex circuit to electrical circuit connector comprises a plurality of unsupported extensions of a trace or the ground plane conductor.