Abstract: A coaxial microstripline transducer, having an inner conductor with a center conductor portion arranged in a recess portion of a resin case and a terminal portion which is integral with the center conductor portion and formed so as to lead to a lower surface of the resin case. An outer conductor has a first conductor portion arranged along at least a part of an inner peripheral surface of the recess portion and a second conductor portion which is integral with the first conductor portion and extended to the lower surface across an upper surface and across a pair of side surfaces opposed to each other of the resin case. The inner and outer conductors are fixed to the resin case. The outer conductor is preferably made of sheet metal material so as to enjoy low high-frequency losses. The first conductor portion advantageously is resilient and projects into the recess portion of the resin case to grip and engage a plug inserted into the transducer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angled coaxial connector element of the type including a substantially parallelepipedal conductor body, at least one angled conducting stalk, one end of which is linked to a pin projecting from one of the faces of the said body and the other end of which is linked to the central conductor of a coaxial contact, projecting from another face of the said body and perpendicular to the pin, the angled conducting stalk being held by an insulant within an internal L-shaped conduit produced in the body.The said insulant (18, 19) has a narrowing in cross-section defining a layer of air (18', 19') around at least a part of the straight-line branch of the said stalk (8, 9).

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.

Abstract: A microwave test fixture (10) for testing a two port microwave integrated circuit (MIC) (11) including a first signal block (12) and an opposing second signal block (14). Each signal block (12 and 14) includes an inside face (20 and 36) with an overhang portion (30 and 46), a vertical channel (52 and 62) and a connector aperture (70 and 72). The connector apertures (70 and 72) each receive a connector assembly (78 and 80) that includes a coaxial connector (82 and 108), a conductive sleeve (84 and 110) and an insulative bead (112 and 86). A signal contact (88 and 114) extends from an inner conductor 90 of each coaxial connector (82 and 108), through the insulative bead (112 and 86) and vertical channel (52 and 62) and out from the inside face (20 and 36) below the overhang portion (30 and 46). Each signal contact (88 and 114) includes a contact spring section (100).

Abstract: Electrical connectors, generally such as are employed for the transmission of signals, and more particularly, a modified or customized BNC coaxial cable connector of the female receptacle type, which is adapted to enable the direct connection thereof with a single-signal or mono-signal socket connector in the absence of any interfacing adapter. The modified BNC coaxial cable connector has a central contact post in the configuration of a square cross-section in lieu of the normal BNC cable connector solder cup, and whereby a further in parallel spaced therewith contact post of similar square cross-section is added to the encompassing ground ring at a predetermined radial spacing to the central contact post, so as to enable insertion of the two square posts into the respective therewith operative associated socket contacts of the mono-signal socket connector.

Abstract: A micro-miniature coaxial cable connector and surface mount receptacle assembly is provided that has a positive locking mechanism (60) for holding the cable connector in engagement with the receptacle without increasing the force needed to separate the connector assembly. The locking mechanism (60) has a body (62), a pair of arms (66) extending from one end of the body, and a latch (68) extending from an opposite end of the body. The body (60), the pair of arms (66), and the latch (68) are made from a spring material and are of unitary construction.

Abstract: A BNC connector and printed circuit board arrangement includes a PC board and a BNC connector having an insulative body fastened to the rectangular side opening of the PC board and signal and ground terminals connected to the PC board, the insulative body of the BNC connector having two elongated grooves at two opposite sides, which receives the two opposite lateral side walls of the rectangular opening of the PC board, and two wing portions at two opposite sides respectively affixed to the back side of the PC board by self-tapping screws.

Abstract: A surface mount type receptacle of a coaxial connector is provided which is mounted on a substrate having a hot-line pattern conductor and a top earth pattern conductor formed on a top surface thereof, and a bottom earth pattern conductor formed on a bottom surface thereof. A dielectric case of the receptacle has a concavity formed to extend from the top surface thereof toward the center thereof. In the concavity, inner and outer conductors are arranged. At least one hot-line terminal is formed in the case to be electrically connected to the inner conductor and extend from the inner conductor through the side surface of the case to the bottom surface thereof, and an earth terminal is formed in the case to be electrically connected to the outer conductor and extend from the outer conductor to the bottom surface thereof, the earth terminal having a main portion thereof provided in the case to oppose to the bottom surface of the case.

Abstract: A connection apparatus for a mobile telephone, includes a plug (2) and a receptacle (1) that each has both beam contacts and coaxial contacts. The plug includes a receiver (10) with a cavity (46) and with a sheath (50) lying within the cavity, and with a gap (22) between them. The receptacle includes a casing (17) that fits into the gap and that receives the sheath of the plug. The plug sheath includes an elongated bridge (9) from which beam contacts (8) project that mate with beam contacts (4) of the receptacle casing. The sheath also includes a coax sheath part (14) that is contiguous with the bridge and that forms a hole (15) that receives a coaxial contact (11) that mates with a coaxial contact (6) in the receptacle casing.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial and/or twinaxial cables for connecting the cables to regularly arranged signal and ground contact pins comprises a housing of insulating material and female signal and ground contacts regularly arranged in the housing. Further, the connector comprises an outer conductor enclosing at least one signal contact. The female signal and ground contacts are provided with identical parts which can be plugged on the contact pins. The outer conductor encloses at least a signal and a ground contact and the ground contact is connected with the outer conductor.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a low profile coaxial cable connector assembly for edge mounting to a planar electronic device, such as a printed circuit board, where electrical circuitry is provided thereon for electrically interconnecting to the assembly. The assembly comprises a dielectric housing having at one end thereof a pair of spaced-apart, parallel walls adapted to straddle and be secured to the planar electronic device, and at the opposite end thereof a cavity for the reception of an electrically terminated coaxial cable. Within the other end a grounding contact clip is provided having a pair of parallelly extending spring metal arms for receiving the terminated coaxial cable, and a signal contact for mating with the terminated coaxial cable.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for mounting a coaxial connector (1) on a circuit board (2). The connector has an inner conductor (6) with a downwardly projecting pin portion (9) and has an outer conductor (40) with downwardly extending conductive legs (10-13) arranged in a circle (42). The circuit board has a center hole (17) for receiving the pin portion, and has a circle of outer holes (14-18) for receiving the legs. The pin portion (9) is offset a distance (X) from alignment with the board center hole (17), so an enlargement (44) of the pin portion is deflected as it enters the board center hole. In the final position, a shoulder (20) on the enlargement abuts a lower board surface (46).

Abstract: A coaxial connector for connecting two substrates with reduced component count and suitable for high density packaging comprises a housing 26 having a throughhole 28 which is placed on a circuit board 2. A male terminal 22 is secured in the housing 26 and is connected to a ground conductor 18. On the other hand, a housing 66 having a throughhole 68 is placed on another circuit board 4. A female terminal 62 is secured in the housing 66 and is connected to a ground conductor 19. Signal conductors 16, 17 are formed on the circuit boards 2, 4, respectively. A bolt 6 is used to mate both housings 26, 66 to connect the circuit boards 2, 4 and electrically interconnect the signal conductors 16, 17 on the both circuit boards 2, 4.

Abstract: A solderless right-angle interconnect is provided for achieving flexible, low-profile and enhanced performance high frequency signal interconnections. The interconnect includes a conductive pin which has a first end electrically coupled to a first transmission path and a second end electrically coupled to a stripline circuit trace which provides a second transmission path. A springy compressible conductive button is located in a recessed chamber at the second end of the conductive pin and partially extends from the end thereof. The second end of the conductive pin further includes at least one tapered edge. A conductive ground layer is further provided for substantially enclosing the interconnect and providing a ground reference thereabout. In a first embodiment, the conductor forming the first transmission path includes a coaxial cable coupled to the conductive pin.

Abstract: An antenna connector communicates with antenna input/output circuitry of a transmitter/receiver such as a portable telephone. A length of conductive cable is provided with a connector for physical connection to the transmitter/receiver. The same connector is adapted for spaced, electronic connection with the input/output circuitry using at least one of induction and capacitance without a connecting conductor. The other end of the cable is adapted for conductive connection with an antenna. Thus, a non-invasive, removable connection is provided between an antenna and a portable telephone or the like to upgrade the performance of the telephone when needed, for example in an automobile.

Abstract: A coaxial connector of an elbowed coaxial connector element and a straight coaxial connector element, wherein the elbowed element has a conducting parallelepipedal body having a bottom face and a front face, a first printed-circuit board, a plurality of pins attached to the bottom face for mounting the elbowed element on the first printed-circuit board, a first coaxial contact mounted from the front face, the first coaxial contact has a first central conductor and a first peripheral conductor, the central conductor is concentrically disposed within the first peripheral conductor, a two ended, elbowed connecting rod one end of which is the first central conductor, and the other of its two ends is connected to one of the pins, the straight element has a second printed-circuit board, a ground plate connected to the second printed-circuit board, a second coaxial contact complementing the first coaxial contact whereby one of the coaxial contacts is a male contact and the other is a female contact, the second coaxi

Abstract: A coaxial microstrip line transducer, in which an inner conductor has a center conductor portion arranged in a recess portion of a resin case and a terminal portion is integral with the center conductor portion and so formed as to lead to a lower surface of the resin case, and an outer conductor having a first conductor portion arranged along at least a part of an inner peripheral surface of the recess portion and a second conductor portion which is integral with the first conductor portion and extends to the lower surface via an upper surface and a pair of side surfaces opposed to each other of the resin case. The inner and outer conductors are fixed to the resin case.

Abstract: A device for electrical connection of a cable provided with an electrically conductive core to a printed circuit secured in a case, using a tubular member which is longitudinally subdivided into several limbs wherebetween the conductive core of the cable passes, which tubular member is provided with a thread so as to screw thereon a threaded cap provided with a stud-like member which bears on the conductive core of the cable. In accordance with the invention, the printed circuit is provided with orifices to allow passage of the limbs of the tubular member, said orifices forming between themselves a bridge which extends between the limbs of the tubular member and on which there is provided at least one conductive track onto which said stud-like member presses the core of the cable.

Abstract: A coaxial connector module (1) , comprising a housing (2) provided with electrically conducting contact elements (4) at least two of which are disposed above one another. Each contact element (4) having a contact side in the form of a coaxial inner and outer contact part (6,5) and a connection side in the form of an electrical conductor (25) connected to the inner contact part (6), and a shielding casing (14,15) of electrically conducting a sheet material surrounding the conductor (25) in an electrically insulating manner. The casing (14,15) having an essentially circular cylindrical shape (18) which merges into two adjacent side-pieces (22,19) provided with connection ends (23) for right angle mounting on a printed circuit board (9), in particular for surface mounting. The side-pieces (19) of a casing (15) of a higher situated contact element (4) bounds partly a circular cylindrical cross-section (20) which engages on the circular cylindrical part (18) of the casing (14) situated lower down.

Abstract: An assembly, and associated method for constructing such, for connecting an electrical circuit to an electrical cable, such as an antenna connector pin, or, alternately, to a coaxial transmission line. An antenna circuit board includes a circular aperture extending therethrough for receiving a socket member to be supported thereat. Angled, segmental-slots are formed about the circular aperture and receive projecting prong-members of a clip member. The socket member receives the electrical cable, such as the antenna connector pin, or a coaxial conductor pin therein. The clip member engages with a coaxial tube of the coaxial transmission line. The assembly permits alternate connection thereto of either the electrical cable or the coaxial transmission line thereat.

Abstract: A decoupled BNC connector includes an integral decoupling unit in the form of a dielectric main body having a parallelepiped-shaped rear section, a cylindrical front section, an opening through the rear section and front section to receive the cylindrical portion of an outer contact, and a plurality of recesses extending through the rear section of the main body in which are positioned chip capacitors. The chip capacitors are held in the recesses by first and second conductive plate springs, secured to the main body, one of the plate springs biasing the chip capacitors into pressure contact with the other. The first conductive plate spring is sandwiched between the rear section of the main body and a parallelepiped-shaped rear section of the outer contact to establish an electrical connection between the contact and one electrode of the capacitor.

Abstract: An RF jack and plug assembly provides 360.degree. of contact with a strong mechanical bond between the two parts. The jack has molded and stamped interrelated parts that predeterminedly position the parts for simple and accurate assembly. The construction provides positive electrical contact and long life for the contact elements with complete RF shielding.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes electrically conductive base and cover securable to each other and defining together a cavity, in which an insulation stripping contact is located, and a cable feed which opens into the cavity. The connector further includes an insulation member, which separates the insulation stripping contact from shielded conductor elements, and a thrust member cooperating with the insulation stripping contact for connecting a received cable portion thereto.

Abstract: A new interface and a method for making the same, and more particularly, an electrical transmission-line interface and a method for making the same. On a substrate having semiconductors, a driver or receiver circuit is provided to interface with an electrical transmission-line. Integral means for the electrical transmission-line alignment, support and transit through a sealed environment is also provided. A fluid tight seal can also be provided for the various components that are in the interior of the housing. Variable time-delay means is provided for a computer clock system or other microwave applications.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a connector arrangement between a coax cable and the blades of a wiring backplane, wherein the contact blade carrying an electrical signal is surrounded by contact blades connected to the shielding potential. The connector arrangement includes a plug receiving an inner contact spring connected to an inner conductor of a coax cable with the contact spring receiving the signal-carrying contact blade and the braided shielding of the coax cable is connected to the contact blades lying at the shielding potential via a resilient spring collar having outwardly bent spring tongues in one end of the plug.

Abstract: A shielded cable board-in connector (1) includes a shielding case (3) having a barrel retention portion (6), a shield wires crimping portion (7), an outer sheath crimping portion (8), and a shield terminal (19); a signal line barrel (5) having a signal terminal (14) and a signal line connection portion (15); and an insulation body (4) provided within the barrel retention portion so that the shield and signal terminals extending forwardly from a front end thereof.

Abstract: A paired coaxial jack assembly is provided for tap connection in a coaxial cable network. When a device such as a computer or terminal is connected by paired cables with plugs into the jack assembly, a continuous electrical path is established through the device. When one or both plugs are uncoupled from the jack assembly a shunt or bypass is automatically established between the central conductors of the unmated jacks through a unique switching structure in the jack to maintain undisturbed continuity in the network. The switching mechanism employs a resilient movable contact member held in place by the insulator of the jack. The contact member has a flexible crook or bight that extends into the recess normally occupied by the dielectric of the mating plug. The crook includes a lever arm with a contact end that is normally biased into contact with the central conductor.

Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a miniature UHF connector, and a method of manufacturing features the provision of a relatively heavy metallic shell (12) containing a dielectric insert (30) holding a signal contact (44) coaxially therewithin and having an opening (22) with a separate insert (52) and grounding element (60) fitted in the said opening to enclose the interior of said shell, the said grounding element including a plurality of fine posts (64) adapted to fit in holes in a circuit board to ground the said connector with the said shell elements fitted together in a ready assembly to provide an enclosure shielding the signal path through the said connector from radiation external to the said shell and shielding the exterior of the said shell from radiation from within the said shell, the method including forming and processing the shell and said grounding element separately with variations in the positioning and size and shape of the said posts to fit the fingerprint of a variety of assemblies.

Abstract: A connector for connecting coaxial cable to a microstrip transmission line on a substrate is disclosed. The connector includes tapped threaded holes in a mounting plate, and an extended throat between the mounting plate and the threaded coaxial coupler. The threaded holes and extended throat allow for the mounting of the connector on the inner surface of the chassis wall, for example within a machined cavity or within a stamped dimple. The chassis bolt holes are oversized, to allow for fine adjustment of the vertical and lateral position of the connector on the chassis wall relative to the transmission line trace. The resulting connection has reduced UHF signal attenuation, and also a higher reliability connection to the transmission line.

Abstract: An assembly, and associated method for constructing such, for connecting an electrical circuit to an electrical cable, such as an antenna connector pin, or, alternately, to a coaxial transmission line. An antenna circuit board includes a circular aperture extending therethrough for receiving a socket member to be supported thereat. Angled, segmental-slots are formed about the circular aperture and receive projecting prong-members of a clip member. The socket member receives the electrical cable, such as the antenna connector pin, or a coaxial conductor pin therein. The clip member engages with a coaxial tube of the coaxial transmission line. The assembly permits alternate connection thereto of either the electrical cable or the coaxial transmission line thereat.

Abstract: A coaxial cable side tap assembly of a coaxial cable with pins separately attached to the cable center conductor and braided sheath for connecting to a branch cable or an integrated circuit or transducer microchip and processes for manufacture thereof.

Abstract: A surface mounted connector adapted to attach a cable to a printed circuit board wherein all contacts necessary to establish electrical continuity between the circuit board and connector are made on a single surface of the circuit board.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a specialized contact device for interconnecting the centrally positioned conductor and coaxially disposed shield of a shielded cable to points on a circuit board of an electronic chassis having plural pairs of spaced male pin contacts. The device includes a insulative housing element which encloses a solid metallic core having first and second bores therein corresponding to the male pin contacts. A first female contact is positioned within one of said bores. A second female contact is soldered to the signal conductor of the coaxial cable and is insulated from the surface of the second bore by an injected synthetic resinous insulative material which upon curing positions the second female contact and maintains it in proper position. In a preferred embodiment, a laterally extending bore communicates with the second longitudinal bore, and provides a gate for the injection of the insulative material.

Abstract: A high-density coaxial interconnect system for connecting an array of closely packed coaxial cable connectors to an electrical signal transmission system while maintaining a ground-shielded signal path through the interconnect system components from coaxial cable to the board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connector for connecting a coaxial cable to a printed electronic-circuit board. The connector element intended to be attached to the printed board is arranged as a cylindrical socket (1) comprising an external bush (3) provided integrally at its rear portion with means (5) for attaching it to a printed board, and a central contact (9) provided integrally at its rear portion with means (12) for attaching it to said printed board; the connector element intended to be fixed to the coaxial cable is arranged as a plug (2) comprising a tubular portion (16) for connection to the end of a coaxial cable and a tubular coupling portion (15) comprising a cylindrical external bush (22), and a central contact (26) comprising at its rear portion connection means (27) for the central conductor (17) of the coaxial cable, said central contacts of the two connector elements comprising interacting means (14, 30) for locking by snap-fastening.

Abstract: A surface-mounted, high-frequency coaxial connector, which includes a molding (3) having a fitting cavity (5), a central column (6) with an aperture (7), a plurality of openings (9a, 9b, 9c) around the central column; an outer terminal (11) having a plurality of depending contacts (15, 16, 17) and fitted over the central column such that the depending contacts are press fitted into the openings and that projecting contact portions are bent outwardly to provide ground contacts (40); and an inner terminal (12) having a central contact (19) inserted into the aperture and a contact leg set on a rear face of the molding to provide a hot contact (41). The outer terminal is made in the form of a cylinder.

Abstract: An RF connector switch (18) includes an outer metallic shell (19) containing a dielectric core (49) and contacts (64, 66) having ends (62, 68) in coaxial ports (21, 35). The contacts (64, 66) include second ends (62, 72) aligned with a port (44) in the shell (19) through which a pin (69) may be inserted to operate the ends (62, 74) as a switch.

Abstract: A coaxial ribbon cable connector consisting of a cable-side connector (2) and a board-side connector (3). The cable-side connector includes an insulating case (4); a plurality of signal terminals (8) to which signal lines of a coaxial cable are to be connected; a plurality of ground terminals (9) to which drain lines of the cable are to be connected; and a plurality of shield terminals (10) disposed between the signal terminals. The board-side connector includes an insulating case (33); a plurality of signal terminals (43) arranged within the insulating case for contact with the signal terminals of the cable-side connector; a plurality of ground terminals (44) arranged within the insulating case for contact with the ground terminals of the cable-side connector; a plurality of shield terminals (45) arranged within the insulating case for contact with the shield terminals of the cable-side connector; and terminal legs of the signal and ground terminals being arranged in parallel to form a microstrip line.

Abstract: A coax connector module comprising a housing accommodating electrically conducting coax contact elements. Each contact element having a contact side in the form of a coaxial inner and outer contact part, and a connecting side in the form of an electrical terminal and an electrically conducting casing surrounding the terminal in an electrically insulating manner. The electrical terminal being connected to the inner contact part and having a connecting end, and the casing being connected to the outer contact part and having at least one connecting end, for mounting on a printed circuit board. The casing being constructed from walls of sheet metal or a machined block of metal. To reduce the pitch distance between the respective connecting ends of adjacent casings, one or more of the walls of adjacently situated casings can be of integral or partially common construction.

Abstract: A coaxial active tap device comprising an upper fitting plate connected to a bottom fitting plate in holding a coaxial cable to be connected, an insulative casing attached to said bottom fitting plate in holding a signal terminal, two earth terminals inserted in two recessed holes on the bottom edge of said upper fitting plate and automatically pierced through the insulator in connecting the braided outer conductor said said coaxial cable, and earth element attached to said insulative casing on the inside and incorporated with said earth terminals into an earth circuit in connecting said braided outer conductor of said coaxial cable to the earth circuit of the series-parallel transition device to be connected.

Abstract: An electrical connector 1 for connection to an antenna mount comprises, a dielectric body 2, a conductive shell 3, and bayonet coupling prongs 4, a conductive center contact 5 having a stem 26 projecting outwardly from the shell 3 and being reciprocatable to retract a wire connection portion 28 of the stem 26 into the dielectric body 2, after connection to a wire 23 of a coaxial cable 19, a coil spring 6 and a spring retainer 7 adapted to impinge an antenna mount of a cellular telephone, the coil spring 6 being compressible between the retainer 7 and an outer flange 11 of the shell 3 when the bayonet prongs 4 are connected to the antenna mount.

Abstract: An electrical socket (10) for interconnecting a printed circuit surface (11) and a coaxial connector (12), comprising a molded plateable dielectric body (10'). The body (10') has a plated center contact portion (20) for selectively receiving the coaxial connector (12) and surface mounting with the printed circuit surface (11). Similarly, the body (10') also has a plated ground contact portion (21) for selectively receiving the coaxial connector (12) and surface mounting with the printed circuit surface (11), wherein the portions are integrally formed as a single piece (10').

Abstract: A connector for connection to a printed circuit board comprising a connector body and at least one conductor pin extending from the connector body. The conductor pin has a nail shaped region engaging a bore of the connector body and a press-in zone for engaging walls of a bore disposed in the printed circuit board to establish a solderless electrical and mechanical connection between the connector body and the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An RF interconnect assembly includes a ground plane (124) and a radio circuit (109), and an RF connector (126) having a signal conductor (127) and a ground conductor (130) where the ground conductor (130) is coupled to the ground plane (124). Located a predetermined distance (d) above the ground plane (124), a spring contact (140) provides a constant impedance transmission line connection between the RF connector (126) and the radio circuit (109).

Abstract: An improved miniature interconnect (10) for detachably introducing a transmission line (12) to a corresponding medium (20) through a passage in a barrier (18). This interconnect (10) comprises a fastening means (36), coupled to the transmission line (12) for directly engaging the passage such that the transmission line (12) is removably retained in a held relationship with respect to the barrier (18). A conducting means (38) for establishing electrical contact between the transmission line (12) and the corresponding medium (20) is disposed within the passage and is engaged by both the transmission line (12) and the corresponding medium (20). This conducting means (38) further provides a sealing means (42) for sealing the passage through the barrier (18).

Abstract: A low inductance shielded cable connector to printed circuit interface with an isolated chassis ground can be obtained by a multilayer printed circuit board and plated-through holes. Two or more layers of the printed circuit board are used to provide a capacitive connection to chassis ground and other layers are used to provide connections for signal ground (cable ground) and signal connector leads. The direct contact of the shielded cable connector to a multiplicity of points on the exterior layer of the printed circuit board, wherein the contact points completely encircle the signal conductor, substantially eliminates both radiation of signal and pickup of signals by the signal conductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for separably connecting a coaxial cable to a pair of parallel, spaced conductive pins, particularly the output contact pins of an integrated circuit. It includes a tubular conductive body (13) adapted to be affixed to the outer conductor (14) of the coaxial cable (1) at the end of the latter, and provided internally with means (15) for separably connecting the central conductor (16) of the coaxial cable to one of the pins (7), the tubular body having, near the end of the coaxial cable, a conductive tubular arm (18) with an axis parallel to the axis of the tubular body, and in contact with the outer conductor of the coaxial cable, the arm being arranged to receive removably contact means (21, 22, 23) adapted to provide an electrical contact with the second pin (8) and the tubular arm (18).

Abstract: A coaxial electrical connector (2) comprises a pair of half shells (4 and 6) each having a shield forming part (12) which is semi-circular in cross section and defines a swept rectangle. The half shells (4 and 6) are assembled to a dielectric insert (8) having an axial slot (34) receiving a center pin (10), so that the shield forming portions (12) of the half shells enclose the insert (8). Tabs (26) and (28) on one half shell (4) are bent down into notches (30 and 32) in the other half shell (6) to secure the half shells (4 and 6) about the insert (8). Each half shell is connected in side by side relationship with a plurality of identical half shells by means of a carrier strip (42) for conveying the half shells to an assembly station AS. One or both of the carrier strips (42) is allowed to remain connected to its respective half shells until a desired multiplicity of the connectors (2) have been assembled.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electrical connector that includes an outer conductor body, an inner conductor and a resilient and deformable insulating sleeve. The method includes providing a bore in the rigid outer conductor body having an inwardly directed substantially annular ridge extending therefrom defining a minimum bore diameter of the outer connector body. A bore is provided in the insulating sleeve along with a substantially annular recess in the outer surface of the sleeve. The maximum diameter of the insulating sleeve is provided greater than the minimum bore diameter of the outer conductor body when the insulating sleeve is at a rest position. The next step is inserting the insulating sleeve into the bore of the rigid outer conductor body to a position in which the rigid outer conductor body ridge is in alignment with the insulating sleeve recess.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) for mounting on a printed circuit board (14) includes an insulative housing (2) and an electrical connector (17), a conductive shell (18), and a ground contact (55) comprises a yoke (56) for receiving passage of the shell (18), with terminals bent to form resilient hooks (63).