Abstract: An electrical connector 1 comprises, an insulative housing 2, a conductive shell 3 having electrical terminals 4, an insulator 5, conductive switch contacts 7, 8, an electrical circuit element 9 constructed to engage the shell 3 and the switch contact 8, and a conductive clip 10 is constructed to engage additional electrical circuit elements 11, and the housing 2, the shell 3 and the insulator 5 interlock for ease of assembly.

Abstract: A low profile electrical connector for mounting on a printed circuit board, which includes a substantially rectangular housing (1) made from a conductive material and having a mounting leg (5) extending downwardly from a side thereof; a dielectric block (2) fitted into a bottom of the housing and having a supporting rib (6) extending upwardly from an upper surface thereof and a slot (7) extending downwardly along a side of the supporting rib; a substantially U-shaped contact element (3) made from a conductive sheet and fitted over the supporting rib, the contact element having a short leg (8) bent outwardly for making a resilient contact portion and a long leg (9) projecting downwardly from the dielectric block through the slot for making a connection portion.

Abstract: A right angle coaxial connector jack (10) includes a metal shell (12) with integral metallic grounding pins (30) and a metallic cap (32), locking insulators (50, 58) within the shell carrying a signal contact (38). The shell (12) includes an aperture in the rear face facilitating a straight action assembly of elements to seal said connector against contamination and radiation.

Abstract: A plug side connector for substrate mounting, which includes a case formed with a recess, an inner contact provided in the recess so as to be joined with a corresponding inner contact socket of a mating jack side connector, and a partially cylindrical connector outer conductor provided at part of an inner periphery of the recess so as to be joined with an outer conductor of the mating jack side connector.

Abstract: A hermetic module for containing at least one electronic component is integrated into a coaxial cable having a center conductor and an outer conductor. A housing defines an opening and an interior space therein. A body member is disposed within the interior space of the housing and defines a recess and a cavity adapted to contain the electronic component. The recess is in registration with the opening in the housing and is adapted to form an electrical contact with the outer conductor of the coaxial cable. A conductor member is disposed between the recess and the cavity, and includes a first end adapted to mate with the center conductor of the coaxial cable when the coaxial cable is inserted into the recess of the body member, and a second end disposed within the cavity. A sealing member disposed around the conductor member forms a seal between the recess and the cavity.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is an electrical coaxial connector for mounting on a printed circuit board, the connector shell being capacitively coupled with the board. The coupling function is accomplished using a resilient conductive clip (32) which holds electrical capacitor elements (33) in pressure contact against the shell (9) and maintains contact with connector conductive posts (31) inserted into the board. The coupling serves to drain high frequency radio-frequency voltages from the connector to the board.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises outer plate-shaped contacts and a center plate-shaped contact, a dielectric member is secured onto the plate-shaped contacts maintaining the plate-shaped contacts in spaced relationship and in the same plane so that the plate-shaped contacts are coplanar, a coupling part at the other ends of the outer plate-shaped contacts interconnecting them, a receptacle contact as part of the coupling part, and a pin contact member at the other end of the center plate-shaped contact disposed within the receptacle contact member at the center thereof.

Abstract: Various configurations of straight and right-angle receptacle connectors and plug connectors for connecting a coaxial cable of 75 ohms or greater to a printed circuit board or coaxial cable are disclosed. The receptacle and plug connectors comprise an outer shell member, a dielectric member, and a center conductor. The outer shell members are stamped and formed to maintain a predetermined inside diameter. The center conductors are preferably stamped and formed to maintain an exact but selectable outside diameter determined by the desired characteristic impedance of the connector. The center conductors are subsequently insert molded into the dielectric members during the manufacturing process. The connectors are assembled by inserting the molded dielectric member subassembly into the outer shell.

Abstract: A low profile connector for a coaxial cable, which includes a metal shell (1) with a cable gripper (3) extending from a side thereof for gripping the coaxial cable; a dielectric block (2) fitted into the metal shell and having a partition wall (4) for defining a contact recess (5) and a connection recess (6); and a U-shaped contact element (10) with a pair of leg members (11, 12) fitted into the contact and connection recesses, respectively, such that a leg member with a connection slit (12A) bites into a dielectric body of the coaxial cable and comes into contact with a central conductor by an insulation replacement technique while the other leg member is supported by the partition wall for contact with a contact element of a mating connector.

Abstract: A radio-frequency connector (10) comprises a connector member (12) and a coaxial cable (20) coupled to the connector member (12). The connector member (12) includes a ground contact (19) and a slot (16) for receiving a card-shaped object (14). The coaxial cable (20) includes a central conductor (30) providing an electrical contact for the connector member (12) and a shield (28) connected with an electrical contact (18) to ground potential.

Abstract: A planar good electrical conductor part, having a connection lug connects to the outer conductor of a coaxial cable. The part has near its circumference an annular array of through-holes through which contact pins can be passed and brought into contact with the part. A central contact pin can be passed through a recess arranged approximately in the center of the part and can be brought into contact with the inner conductor of the coaxial cable secured to the part by the lug and aligned with the central recess.

Abstract: An insulator having a through hole has at its rear end portion a square-shaped pedestal portion projecting down therefrom, and the pedestal portion has a slot extending forwardly from its rear end face and communicating with the through hole. A center conductor has a contact portion for engagement with the mating connector, a middle portion, and a terminal portion bent at right angles to the axis of the through hole of the insulator. The contact portion projects forwardly of the insulator in its axial direction, the terminal portion passes through the slot of the pedestal portion and projects at right angles to the axis of the through hole, and the middle portion of the center conductor is inserted in the through hole. The insulator carrying the center conductor is housed in a housing portion of an external conductor stamped out of a resilient metallic plate through press work, and the external conductor and the insulator are engaged with each other.

Abstract: Coaxial units are disclosed for conducting microwaves to and from amplifying apparatus with splitter and combiner cavities. Each coaxial unit comprises an outer conductor, a dielectric sleeve having an unsheathed portion extending forward of the front end of the outer conductor, and an inner conductor pin projecting forward of the sleeve, the pin having a forward portion which is resiliently compressible radially inward. The coaxial unit is coupled to an associated cavity by having its sleeve and pin forward portions, respectively, received in large and small bores respectively formed in metallic plates on opposite sides of the associated cavity. The forward portion of the pin makes direct yieldable-pressure electrical contact with metallic regions around the wall of the small bore at a location adjacent the opening of such bore into the cavity.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting an integrated circuit, IC, device to a test system has a first circuit board on which the IC device is mounted. The circuit board has an analog transmission line interposed between and electrically isolated from digital transmission lines on opposed surfaces of the circuit board. The first circuit board is electrically connected to a second circuit board via coaxial probe assemblies disposed within apertures formed in a frame member mounted on the second circuit board. Each coaxial probe assembly has a connector disposed within one end of the aperture and a coaxial probe disposed with the other end. The connector and the probe head each have a cylindrical outer conductor electrically isolated from a central conductor. The cylindrical conductor and the central conductor of the connector are electrically connected to conductive runs on the second circuit board.

Abstract: In accordance with the principles of the present invention, a connector for coupling a coaxial transmission line to a strip transmission line comprises a length of transmission line having an inner conductor having a longitudinal axis, an annular ring of dielectric material disposed around the inner conductor and an outer conductor. The length of transmission line at one end, is coupled to a coaxial transmission line connector. The other end of the transmission line is mounted to a printed wiring board which supports a controlled impedance strip transmission line and the inner conductor, which projects beyond the dielectric material immediately adjacent the strip transmission line, is electrically coupled to the strip transmission line. The ground plane, located either on the same side or the obverse side of the printed wiring board is coupled to the outer conducting member of the length of transmission line either directly or via a conductive trace.

Abstract: A coaxial connector comprising a first insulator (29), a second insulator (31), and a straight-line contact (21) disposed between the first and second insulators is disclosed. The straight-line contact comprises a first conductive plate and a second conductive plate, which are superimposedly combined, wherein each of the first and second conductive plates includes a first contact (25), a second contact (27), and a base plate (23) from which the first and second contacts extend in the same directions, thus including a pair of the base plates. The first contact and the second contact are arranged alternately in parallel rows in the longitudinal direction of the base plate. The first insulator comprises, on the side facing the second insulator, a groove (49) for accommodating the end portions of the first and second contacts for supporting thereof, and a guide means for guiding a mating element which is to be connected to the straight-line contact.

Abstract: A connection plug which is to be fitted to a casing (M) carrying a substrate plate (B, S), on which microwave components are mounted and mutually connected with the aid of striplines. Certain striplines have their end portions taken out to the edges of the substrate plate. The plug contains a coaxial conductor junction, known per se, between an incoming coaxial conductor (K) and an outgoing conductor (6b) towards the substrate plate. In accordance with the invention, the plug has a projecting part (3) carrying a substrate piece (8) with a stripline (12) which, when the plug is fitted, is in line with the end portion of a stripline (11) on the substrate plate (S). The coaxial junction can thus be tested before fitting, and the connection between stripline (11) of the substrate plate and the stripline of the substrate piece (8) can be readily carried out during fitting.

Abstract: A self-terminating network of stations connected by coaxial cable segments with each cable segment having ends with cable connectors for coupling to matching device connecters. Each connector has a switchable termination circuit de-activated by coupling to a matching connector. An uncoupled connector will serve as a terminator. The device connector can be a tap connector for mounting on a printed circuit board, for minimizing the length of the tap, and reducing the distrubance to an attached coaxial cable network.

Abstract: A coaxial cable termination system, includes a coaxial cable terminator including a coaxial cable having signal and shield conductors and insulation separating the conductors, an electrical contact electrically connected to the signal conductor, the electrical contact having a contacting portion for electrically connecting with an external member inserted to engagement with respect thereto, and a strain relief body molded directly to at least part of the coaxial cable and electrical contact for holding the same in relatively fixed positions with respect to each other; a housing having an opening for receiving therein at one end the terminator to hold the same in position to make electrical connection with an external member inserted into the housing means to engage the electrical contact; and an insulator inserted into the opening from the opposite end to insulate the contact from the housing wall bounding the opening. Novel tube-like insulators and bow type contacts also are included.

Abstract: A coaxial electrical connector for printed circuit boards comprises an electrically conductive outer body (2) and (5) adapted to rest upon the surface of a printed circuit board, and having electrically conductive ground legs (14, 15, 16, and 17) supported by the body, the ground legs being a plurality of downwardly extending legs adapted to extend through apertures in the printed circuit board, to be electrically connected to conductive paths on the board; a center contact extending from within the body and having a first contact portion (33) which is adapted to extend through an aperture in the printed circuit board to be electrically connected to the conductive path on the board, and a second contact portion (32) which is adapted to mate with the center contact of a complimentary coaxial connector; and a dielectric insulating body (4) substantially surrounding the second contact portion (32).

Abstract: A coaxial connector 17 comprises, a center contact 41, a dielectric body 50 encircling concentrically the center contact 41 and a conductive and unitary shell 25 encircling the dielectric body 50, and the shell 25 is adapted for insertion into and along a cavity 18 of a housing block 8, wherein each flange 31 of the shell 25 along a corresponding side of an open seam 30 projects outward radially from the shell 25 for alignment into and along a recess 20 extending inthe housing block 8, and a corresponding terminal 33 extends from each flange 31 through the recess 20 and outwardly of the housing block 8, and the corresponding terminals 33 are side by side to provide a composite, single post 34 for insertion into a single aperture of a circuit board.

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 conductor 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 radially compressing the insulating sleeve to a smaller diameter than at the rest position thereof. Next is inserting the insulating sleeve, while at least partially compressed, 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: A connector assembly (28) for mounting a daughter board (20) on a mother board (66) and providing electrical connections therebetween. The connector assembly (28) is made up of a housing (74) mounted on the daughter board (20), a plurality of coaxial cable subassemblies (30), a faceplate member (76) and a cover member (78). The cable subassemblies (30) are held in the housing (74) with their two ends in positions corresponding to contact positions on the daughter board (20) and the mother board (66), with the cable subassemblies (30) being arranged to make a right angle turn. The faceplate member (76) includes a shroud portion (102) which surrounds contact assemblies (38) adapted for matingly engaging corresponding contact assemblies in a housing block (70) which is part of connector assembly (68) mounted on the mother board (66). The shroud portion (102) is sized to surround and frictionally engage the housing block (70).

Abstract: A connector (28) for use with a printed circuit board (26) and adaptable for single or double sided use as a signal launcher or feed-through, respectively. The connector includes an outer sleeve element (58) and a center contact element (46) which has a support portion (54) extending through an aperture (40) in the printed circuit board. The distal end (68) of the contact element (46) is secured by interference fit with a locking ring (72) on the other side of the circuit board.

Abstract: A connector assembly (26) for use with a printed circuit board (30) wherein a true coaxial connection is provided. The connector assembly includes a housing block (36) with a plurality of bores (38) aligned with the plated-through apertures (42) of the circuit board. Each of the bores (38) contains a coaxial connector subassembly (50) which provides surface contact with the signal pads (46) and ground pads (48) surrounding the apertures (42).

Abstract: A stripline launcher for making high quality transitions between an SMA connector 18 and a stripline circuit 54. A pair of metallic blocks 42, 44 include tapered surfaces 46, 50 which serve as ground planes that make a gradual transition to the small ground plane spacing of the stripline circuit 54 which is compatible with the dimensions of the larger connector 18.

Abstract: A contact assembly is provided for interconnecting a circuit board and a coaxial connector. A formed metal element provides a strip of electrically conductive material which is connected to and supported by the circuit board. A center contact arm extends from the strip to engage the coaxial connector. A second formed metal element includes a ground plane which is supported by the circuit board in spaced relation to the strip. A ground contact arm extends from the ground plane to engage the coaxial connector. A dielectric member is positioned between the strip and the ground plane.

Abstract: The expanded-beam fiber, fiber-optic connector assembly includes a body having a longitudinal bore for receiving an aligning sleeve therein which has an axial hole for receiving a strand of optical fiber. The optical fiber may be surrounded by a stress member which is firmly anchored by a crimping sleeve to the exterior of the body. The optical fiber extending through the aligning sleeve is cleaved to within 0.020 inch of the end of the sleeve that slideably receives a ferrule containing a self focusing microlens in one end. The aligning sleeve mates with the ferrule such that the end of the optical fiber is axially aligned and in contact with the microlens. Two such connectors may be coupled together by an aligning ferrule such that the microlenses of each are no more than one quarter of an inch apart.

Abstract: A semiconductor laser module containing a semiconductor laser therein is disclosed, in which the insulated conductor of a coaxial-type high-frequency connector fixed to the outer wall suface of a dual in-line package is connected to an airtight terminal mounted on the package and connected electrically with the semiconductor laser in the package. Thus, a high-frequency signal in the giga bit band can be readily applied to the semiconductor laser through the coaxial-type high-frequency connector, without degrading the airtightness of the dual in-line package.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for interfacing with an edge connector for a printed circuit board whereby a coaxial cable can be interconnected with a printed circuit board through the edge connector. The coaxial connector includes a body having two leg portions extending from one side for receiving the edge connector therebetween, and a tubular portion extending from an opposing side for receiving a coaxial cable. A cavity within the body receives a lug of the edge connector and the center conductor of the coaxial cable. Adjacent lugs of the edge connector can be bend around the edge connector housing to function as spring-loaded contacts for receiving the coaxial connector. The lugs also function to facilitate shielding of the center conductor where fastened to the edge connector lug.

Abstract: Coaxial electrical connectors for printed circuit board and coaxial cable applications which are composed of a plurality of relatively low cost component parts designed to permit the connectors to be easily assembled by relatively unskilled personnel without requiring complex assembly equipment.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to connector apparatus comprising a jack (20) usable with either a conventional plug (400) terminating a coaxial cable (410) or a special plug (200) terminating a shielded, twisted pair cable (202). Such versatility was made possible by a full body first conductor (68) having spring contactors (130) which may be separated from grounding contact with barrel (36) of housing (32) by an insulator (216) of plug (200) includes a protruding insulator (216) for separating the contactors (130) and functioning the switching mechanism. Plug (200) also includes first and second conductors (212) and (214) for connection with second and first jack conductors (76) and (68), respectively. In addition, unique structures for pieceparts and assembly details resulting in various interlocking arrangements are disclosed with respect to the structure of jack (20) and plug (200).

Abstract: A connector apparatus for introducing video signals of an alternative video signal source to antenna terminals in the form of a pair of screw rods that are spaced apart from each other and provided on the back surface of a television receiver.The connector apparatus is provided with a housing, means for receiving the end of a coaxial cable extending from the alternative video signal source to introduce the outer conductor and the inner conductor of the coaxial into the housing, a pair of lead members comprising electric conductors and having free ends extending outwardly from the housing, and means for connecting one end of each of the lead members to the inner conductor and the outer conductor of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1, 1', 100) having a conductive exterior shell (16, 16', 116) and a conductive intermediate shell (41, 41, 141) frictionally engaged by corresponding conductive contacts (49, 49, 149, 149) of the same construction in the form of strip form clips having electrical terminals (52, 52, 152, 152) projecting outwardly of an insulative body (2, 102) that positions the shells (16, 16', 41, 116, 141) with respect to the openings (14, 114) into which the contacts (49, 49, 149, 149) are inserted for latched engagement with the body (2, 102) and for electrical connection with the corresponding shells (16, 16', 41, 116, 141).

Abstract: A system of interconnection of a set of coaxial cables to a device, such as a testing apparatus for an integrated circuit chip, includes an apertured plate of electrically conducting material which positions each of the connectors in registration with corresponding terminals of the device. Each connector includes a spring-loaded probe insulated from a housing of the connector and making connection between an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and the corresponding terminal of the device. Also included are signal-return spring-loaded probes mounted in the plate and electrically connected thereby to the other conductors of the coaxial cables to provide signal-return paths with corresponding terminals of the device. In alternative embodiments, a simpler connection is fashioned by use of a single connector and a single signal-return probe extending from a shoulder of the housing of the connector.

Abstract: A sealed, electrically conducting package having a strip transmission line disposed therein. The package comprises a connector mounted in a wall of the package at a first end of the connector, with a second end of the connector protruding into the package. The connector has an electrically conductive shell which is substantially cylindrical at the first end of the connector and secured to the wall. A center conductor is disposed longitudinally through the connector, the center conductor having a generally circular cross-section at the first end of the connector and having a generally semicircular cross section, comprising a rounded portion and a planar portion, at the second end of the connector. The shell is disposed about substantially only the rounded portion of the center conductor at the second end of the connector. An electrically conductive member is coupled between the planar portion of the center conductor and the strip transmission line.

Abstract: A replaceable RF connector with replaceable fuse has a receptacle mounted on a housing, the receptacle having a cavity and a throughole to the interior of the housing. An RF connector has a connector end for connecting cables and/or adaptors, a receptacle end having a fuse cavity in electrical connection with the connector end, and a flange integral between the connector end and the receptacle end. The receptacle end is configured to slide into the receptacle cavity such that a fuse electrically mounted in the fuse cavity has a lead extending through the receptacle throughole for connection to a circuit internal to the housing. A retainer ring slips over the RF connector such that the connector end protrudes, and is attached to the receptacle such that the RF connector is secured in the receptacle by the flange.

Abstract: A coaxial connector 10 includes a conector body (21) and a plurality of grounding pin contacts (25, 25) extending from the connector body (21) to be extended into and through a plurality of apertures (32, 32) in a printed circuit board (12) to electrically and mechanically connect the connector (10) to the board (12). The grounding pin contacts (25, 25) have a length greater than the thickness of the board (12) and include first compliant pin contact portions adapted to be positioned within the apertures (32, 32) to frictionally engage the sidewalls of the apertures (32, 32) to frictionally retain the connector (10) to the board (12) and to electrically connect the connector (10) to the board (12), and second compliant pin contact portions (51, 51) which extend out of the apertures (32, 32) beyond the opposite side of the board (12) and which, upon, passing through the apertures (32, 32) expand to a diameter greater than that of the apertures (32, 32) to mechanically lock the connector to the board.

Abstract: A connector for distribution equipment, comprising a cylindrical outer conductor fixed to a casing, a substantially cylindrical insulator inserted in the outer conductor, an inner resilient conductive member inserted and so retained in the insulator, porjections provided radially inward on an opening formed on a portion through which an internal space of the casing and an internal space of the outer conductor communicate with each other, and flexible legs provided projectingly further rearward of a rear end surface of the insulator and having claws formed radially outward on the nose portion thereof. The insulator is inserted in the outer conductor with the flexible legs bent radially inward, and, as a result of the returning of the legs at instant when the claws of the leg come in across the projection of the opening, the insulator can be mounted and so fixed in the outer conductor through engagement of the claws and the projections.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to apparatus for maintaining good conductivity characteristics over time between a spring connector in contact with a connector housing having a plated substrate material. An insert is fitted into an appropriate space in the cast housing. The insert forms a gas tight seal with the housing at appropriate edges. The seal prevents oxidation of plating materials along the edges thereby maintaining good conductivity characteristics over time between the cast housing and the insert. The spring conductor and the insert are made from or plated with materials which do not form an oxide layer and thus maintain low contact resistance over time, thereby preserving good conductivity characteristics of the entire electrical path over time.

Abstract: A modified BNC connector for connecting an active probe to an active probe to an electronic instrument includes a female BNC input on the instrument for cooperatively mating with the male BNC output of the probe. The female BNC input includes a flex circuit mounted on a planar surface and disposed about the periphery of its outer coaxial shield. A plastic bezel fits over the flex circuit to permit access to contact points located thereon and to mask the remaining area. The male BNC connector is located in a housing which includes a set of spring loaded telescoping pins which make contact with the flex circuit contact points. The housing includes a rotatable knob that locks the male and female portions together.

Abstract: The invention comprises first and second wiring carriers surrounded and separated by shielding means, conductive lines on said carriers being electrically joined by means of a projection (pin) and socket. The projection extends coaxially through a hole in the shielding means.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable comprising a cap and a bottom insulating plate. The plate has mounted thereon a first and second pair of contact elements. After the end of the cable is properly prepared, the first pair of contact elements is designed to pierce the outer insulation sheath of the cable and electrically contact the outer conductor while the second pair of contact elements is designed to pierce the inner insulation sheath and contact the inner conductor. The cap has inner slots and spaces adapted to receive the contact elements and portions of the cable end so that when the cap is pressed down and latched to the bottom plate, electrical contact is made with the inner and outer conductors and all portions of the inserted cable end are properly supported, thus ensuring adequate strain-relief.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a conductive electrical conductor having electrical contacts on tap portions, a composite insulative support for the conductor encircling the tap portions and being encircled by a hollow conductive shell, the shell having individual sleeve portions and a composite sleeve portion constructed of composite segments, a collar compressibly encircling the composite segments and urging them into abutment with one another without gaps therebetween, the individual sleeve portions being integral with corresponding composite segments, and corresponding individual sleeve portions urged by the collar into abutment with one another without gaps therebetween.

Abstract: A high frequency connector for interconnecting a microstrip circuit and an external circuit. That portion of a center conductor which is adjacent to the microstrip circuit is deviated from the axis of the connector and resiliently supported, thereby eliminating an intermediary element for interconnection to promote easy and positive interconnection. The connector is desirably applicable to TEM mode waves lying in the frequency band of 0.3-30 GHz.