Abstract: A host device with a memory card slot and an associated fingernail recess is provided. In one embodiment, a host device is provided comprising a housing with an outer surface, a memory card slot formed in the housing and accessible for memory card insertion through a slot opening in the outer surface, and a plurality of electrical contacts exposed in the memory card slot for engaging corresponding contacts on a memory card. The host device further comprises a recess in the outer surface associated with the slot opening, wherein the recess is sized to allow fingernail access to a fingernail grip of the memory card in the memory card slot. Other embodiments are possible, and each of the embodiments can be used alone or together in combination.

Abstract: A multi unit controller has a plurality of base units each of which includes a control unit connector, a base unit connector through which the base units juxtaposed to each other are connected to each other, and a plurality of control units connected to the base units respectively through the respective control unit connector, wherein the base units juxtaposed vertically.

Abstract: A signal detection apparatus for a serial attached SCSI (SAS) device includes an SAS female connector to be connected to a SAS device, an SAS male connector to be connected to a system, and first to fourth pairs of subminiature version A (SMA) connectors. When the first pair of SMA connectors is connected to an oscillograph to detect a pair of output signals from the SAS device, the second and third pairs of SMA connectors connect the SAS device with the system. When the second pair of SMA connector is connected to the oscillograph to detect another pair of output signals from the SAS device, the first and fourth pairs of SMA connectors connect the SAS device with the system.

Abstract: A car charger includes a charger body, a cathode conducting elastic sheet and an auxiliary elastic sheet. The charger body has a housing and a holder. The cathode conducting elastic sheet has two elastic conduction arms clamped between the housing and holder. Each elastic conduction arm has a protrusion exposed out of each through hole. The auxiliary elastic sheet has two elastic sections disposed between the holder and the protrusion. The elastic sections will provide a resilience force to the protrusion when being squeezed.

Abstract: A right angle transition adapter allows vertical connector components to be used in a right angle connector. The right angle transition adapter comprises a vertical connector housing, a wafer, overmolded lead frames, and a right angle transition housing. The overmolded lead frames can be mounted to a board while the vertical connector housing can connect with mating connectors as if it were a vertical connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector, which is adapted to a printed circuit board (PCB) with a first connection port, comprises a bottom having a base and a conductive element mounted in an opening of the base, a second connection port disposing on the base, and a housing covering the bottom. When the bottom is disposed on the PCB, the first connection port is accommodated in the opening of the base, and an elastic strip of the conductive element presses on the first connection port toward a direction parallel to the PCB for combining the electrical connector and the first connection port on the PCB, and preventing the separation or loose connection of the electrical connector from the first connection port or the PCB.

Abstract: A multi-connector power or power and signal transmission cable includes a connection cable, a first connection head connected to one end of the connection cable and at least one connector to mate with the first connection head. The first connection head includes a first plug at a front end thereof. The connector includes a second plug and a socket at front and rear ends thereof. The first plug is detachably connected to the socket of the connector. The connector includes a connection arm thereon. The connection arm has a protruding block at a distal end thereof. The first connection head has a pivot hole for connection of a rotation disc. The rotation disc includes a rotation axle and a receiving hole on the top end of the rotation axle. The connection arm of the connector is detachably connected to the receiving hole of the first connection head.

Abstract: A connector has a housing with an aperture formed therein having one portion larger than the other portion. The housing is mounted on the device under test with the housing positioned over a plurality of electrical contacts. An electrical load is positioned within the larger aperture of the housing and has a plurality of resistors disposed adjacent to an electrical contact assembly. A resilient member is positioned between the electrical load and the device under test such that a force directed on the electrical load compresses the resilient member to allow contact between a plurality of electrical contacts of the electrical contact assembly and the plurality of the electrical contacts on the device under test. Removing the force decompresses the resilient member and disconnects the plurality of contacts of the electrical contact assembly from the plurality of electrical contacts of the device under test.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of players, and provides a portable multimedia player includes a housing; an integrated circuit module received in the housing for playing multimedia; a storage device interface electrically connected to the integrated circuit module, and configured to connect to an external storage device; and a male HDMI connector electrically connected to the integrated circuit module, configured to be connected to a female HDMI of an external display device. The multimedia function of the external display device is expanded by connecting the male HDMI 11 to the female HDMI of the external display device. The portable multimedia player is connected to the display device without any corresponding interface cable, such that it affords convenient using to users and beautiful appearance.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprises: a first insulative housing having a base portion (11) and a mating portion (12), and a second insulative housing (4) located on the base portion. The second insulative housing defines a body portion (41) and a tongue portion (42). A number of contacts (2) are formed in the first and second insulative housings. Each of the contact defines a first mating section (201) and a second mating section (202), and a curved connecting section connected with the first and second mating sections. A first metallic shell (3) encloses and engages with the first insulative housing. A second metallic shell (5) encloses the second insulative housing and engages with the first insulative housing. And, a metallic connecting piece (6) respectively connects with the first and second metallic shells.

Abstract: A modular analyte measurement system having a removable strip port module. In one embodiment, the analyte measurement system includes: an analyte meter; a removable strip port module; and a connector linking the removable strip port module to the analyte meter. The analyte meter includes: a meter housing; a receptacle formed in the meter housing; a processing circuit disposed within the housing; and an input interface within the receptacle and electrically coupled to the processing circuit. The removable strip port module includes: a module housing sized to at least partially fit within the receptacle of the analyte meter; an analyte test strip port disposed within the module housing to receive an analyte test strip via an aperture formed in the module housing; and an output interface coupled to the analyte test strip port. The connector links the output interface with the input interface.

Abstract: A transfer plug (100) includes a first plug (2) and a second plug (3) pivoted with the first plug. The first plug includes a first insulative body (21) and a first connector (22), a second connector (23) immovably and respectively assembled to two opposite ends of the first insulative body. The second plug includes a second insulative body (31), a third connector (32) retractably exposed out of a front part of the second insulative body, and a button (33) assembled to the second insulative body. The first connector and the second connector are permanently connected with each other and the third connector is detachably connected with the second connector via operating the button.

Abstract: A card adapter is disposed in a slot of an electronic device. The card adapter includes a slit which is configured such that a card with information written therein is inserted into the slit, an opening portion which reaches from an outer surface of the card adapter to the slit, and a fall-out prevention member which is disposed in the opening portion and which is movable in a thickness direction of the card adapter. When the card is inserted into the slit, the fall-out prevention member moves in the thickness direction of the card adapter and a portion thereof protrudes from the outer surface of the card adapter to come into contact with an inner wall surface of a case of the electronic device.

Abstract: A one in four out connector assembly is disclosed having an internal wiring assembly with a series of wires. Connected to one end of each of the wires is an H-type wire. Connected to the opposing end of each of the wires is a single blade male terminal. The single blade male terminals form a power terminal group connectable to terminals of a junction block. The terminals of the H-type connectors form connector cable terminals which are connectable to at least four connector cable assemblies.

Abstract: An electronic device protective case with a built-in capability to have a connector or cable that enables it to interface to power and communication sources without the need for a separate cable. The connector can be an AC connector for power, or a DC connector for power and/or signals, such as an universal serial bus (USB) connector or similar connector. The connector or cable can the move between a stowed position within the protective case housing and a deployed positions where it is external to said case.

Abstract: A communications connection system includes an adapter module defining at least first and second ports and at least one media reading interface mounted at one of the ports. The first adapter module is configured to receive a fiber optic connector at each port. Some type of connectors may be formed as duplex connector arrangements. Some types of adapters may include ports without media reading interfaces. Some types of media reading interfaces include contact members having three contact sections.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a modular power adapter assembly for a portable electronic device. According to one example embodiment, the assembly includes a power adapter housing and an extender member connected to the adapter housing at a first end region thereof. Furthermore, a plug adapter is configured to receive power and removably attach to a second end region of the extender member. A cable is attached to the adapter housing to supply power to a connected portable electronic device.

Abstract: A tamper respondent module includes a basecard adapted to be inserted into a slot in a rack enclosure comprising at least one guide edge, at least one electrical coupler, a surface and at least one electronic component that contains information in an electronic format. In one example, an outer cover is coupled to the basecard and includes at least five sides. The outer cover is arranged in a covering relationship over the at least one electronic component. In another example, an anti-tamper apparatus is disposed between the outer cover and the surface. In another example, an anti-tamper circuit is electrically coupled to the at least one electronic component. In another example, a thermal frame is thermally coupled to the at least one electronic component.

Abstract: A HomePlug having a panel replacement structure includes a HomePlug body and a panel. The HomePlug body has an operation side and a network port. The operation side has an insertion portion and a first coupling portion. The panel has an opening and second coupling portion. The second coupling portion can be coupled to the first coupling portion so as to allow the opening to correspond in position to the insertion portion. Changes in the appearance of the HomePlug are brought about by panel replacement. A heat dissipation vent is disposed at the junction of the operation side and an adjacent side, such that heat dissipation takes place at the adjacent side-neighboring portion of the heat dissipation vent when the panel is coupled to the operation side and covers the operation side.

Abstract: An HDMI audio-video signal switching device comprises two housing bodies and a conductively connecting circuit board. Each of the housing bodies has an assembling end and a plugged end. The conductively connecting circuit board is a circuit board formed, at each end thereof corresponding to a positioning slot of each housing body, with a plugging projection sheet. Each plugging projection sheet has conductively connecting terminals. A portion of the conductively connecting circuit board between the two plugging projection sheets is set in the positioning slot, such that each plugging projection sheet and conductively connecting terminals thereon are allowed to pass through the positioning slot and then extend into a plugged hole, as well as the assembling ends of the two housing bodies are allowed to be butted and assembled together. Thereby, a more simplified structure is introduced for the HDMI audio-video signal switching device.

Abstract: A percutaneous cable includes a cable body having a first end and second end, the cable body including a sheath adapted to traverse a patient's skin. The cable includes a plurality of conductors disposed within the cable body configured to transmit power and control data between a system controller and two implantable pumps. The cable includes a first connector disposed at the first end of the cable body and coupled to the plurality of conductors, the first connector configured to connect the cable body to the system controller. The cable includes a second connector disposed at the second end of the cable body, the second connector comprising a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts.

Abstract: A connector system having right angle, board-mounted header and receptacle connectors includes both a power interface and a signal interface for transmitting power and data signals there between. Optionally, the connectors may have features that allow the corresponding circuit boards to be offset. The connectors may have features that provide guidance for alignment of the header and receptacle connectors. The connectors may have features to enhance the electrical performance of the conductors defining the signal paths through the connector system. The connectors may have features that orient the components of the header and receptacle connectors for mounting to the circuit boards to maintain the true positions of the contacts for mounting to the circuit board.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting an advanced electronic module to a legacy chassis is presented. In one embodiment, a connector plate comprises a plate bracket, a module connector, at least two chassis connectors and route logic. The plate bracket has a front side, a back side and an opening. The module connector connects to an electronic module within the opening. The at least two chassis connectors are located on the back side of the bracket plate and are configured to be connected to a legacy chassis or and advanced chassis. The legacy chassis and the advanced chassis do not expect signals from the same number chassis conductors. The routing logic routes signals from the module connector to each of the at least two chassis connectors.

Abstract: A network adapter with a wireless network access function includes a wireless network access point router, a socket, a network plug, and a metallic cover. The wireless network access point router has at least one set of electrode terminals. The socket has at least one connecting port. The connecting port is provided with a plurality of insertion slots for allowing the electrode terminals to be assembled therein. The network plug is electrically connected to the wireless network access point router. The metallic cover is a hollow body. The rear side of the body has two foldable plates. The wireless network access point router, the socket and the network plug are assembled in the body of the metallic cover with the network plug being exposed to the outside of the body.

Abstract: Systems for securing mobile devices such as laptops are provided. Such systems are characterized by two end members, each with a male electrical connector, that engage opposite sides of mobile device, a crossbeam between the two end members that cradles the underside of the mobile device, and a mechanical linkage that is used to release the mobile device. In addition to a slim form factor, systems of the present invention can comprise registration posts to align a top edge of the mobile device to the crossbeam, a receptacle for a power adapter connector, and a locking mechanism to lock an end member to the crossbeam and optionally also lock the power adapter connector to the system.

Abstract: A command inverter for at least one bicycle gearshift control device. The inverter has a first interface with an electronic gearshifting control unit that includes a first plurality of electrical terminations; and, a second interface that includes a second plurality of electrical terminations; wherein at least one electrical termination of the first interface is not electrically connected to an electrical termination of the second interface.

Abstract: An electrical connector socket includes a casing, a main body received in the casing, a first power contact terminal one distal end of which is mounted inside the power transmission body, a first power detect terminal, a second power detect terminal, a second power contact terminal, a ground terminal, upper terminals, lower terminals, an upper enclosure provided to enclose the bents of the upper terminals and a lower enclosure provided to enclose the bents of the lower terminals and to combine with the upper enclosure.

Abstract: An electrical connection socket includes: at least two insulating seats each having a base and terminals to form at least one contact interface, wherein one end of the base of at least one insulating seat is projected to form at least one tongue, the base is thicker than the tongue, the tongue has the contact interface, and the bases of the at least two insulating seats are stacked; a metal casing covering the at least two insulating seats and having one end formed with an opening, the metal casing at least directly resting against one of the insulating seats; and at least two connection slots disposed in the metal casing, wherein the tongue is disposed in a connection slot, and the contact interface to be electrically connected to a plug is disposed in each connection slot.

Abstract: A portable electronic device capable of signal or power transmission and standing on a surface in a vertical or near-vertical orientation at the same time is provided in the present invention. The portable electronic device includes a flat body having a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a through hole passing through the flat body, and the through hole extending from the front surface to the rear surface. Herein the through hole is adapted to couple with an external docking element for signal or power transmission. Thus, the portable electronic device is capable of signal or power transmission and standing on the supporting surface at the same time via the external docking element coupling with the through hole.

Abstract: An adapter includes a PCB, a first connector electrically connecting with the PCB, a second connector electrically connecting with the PCB, a third connector electrically connecting with the PCB, and an insulative cover enclosing the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector. The first connector electrically connects with the PCB via a first direction. The second connector electrically connects with the PCB via a second direction. The third connector electrically connects with the PCB via a third direction. The first direction, the second direction and the third direction are different from one another.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting a number of network devices together in a daisy chain configuration is disclosed. A connector device comprising a number of cable interfaces for a cable is used to allow a number of network devices connected to a network to be connected in a free-form manner, yet still maintain a daisy chain configuration. A cable comprising at least two conductors, wherein the conductors are preferably a twisted pair of copper wire, is used to connect the network devices, so that each network device only has a single cable connected to it. Additional network devices can be added to the network by simply connecting the additional network device into the existing network with the use of an additional cable and an additional connector device. Wherever the additional network device is added to the existing network, the network will be maintained in a daisy chain configuration.

Abstract: A telecommunications cassette (14, 114) comprising a body (30) having a front (32) and an opposite rear (34), two rows (38) of RJ45 jacks (20) disposed on the front (32), and two MRJ21 connectors (36) disposed on the rear (34). The two rows (38) of RJ45 jacks (20) are oriented opposite to one another, and the two rows of RJ45 jacks are offset from one another. The MRJ21 connectors (36) are oriented in the same direction, and the MR21 connectors (36) are vertically offset from one another. Two circuit boards (52, 56) are provided within the body (30), wherein one row (38, 39, 40) of RJ45 jacks (20) is connected to a respective one of the MRJ21 connectors (36), and wherein one of the circuit boards (50, 52, 56) includes a notch (66) for receiving one of the MRJ21 connectors (36, 37, 41).

Abstract: An adapter for mechanically/electrically connecting an implantable electrode, via the proximal connector thereof including at least one connecting contact for the electrode, to at least one test terminal contact of a measuring device, includes an electrically insulating adapter housing, a connector receiving element adapted to connector shape, and at least one contact element disposed in the adapter housing establishing contact between the at least one connecting contact of the connector and the at least one test terminal. A receiving tray, having the receiving element for the connector, is mounted on the adapter housing and variable between open and closed contact positions. In the open position, the connector is inserted in the receiving element in a defined position and removed therefrom. In the contact position, the at least one connecting contact of the connector is brought in contact with the contact element in the adapter housing in a defined manner.

Abstract: A HomePlug includes a body, a power socket, and a network port. The body has an installation region, an insertion region, and an operation region defined on a side surface of the body. The power socket is disposed on the insertion region and has a central point. The network port is disposed on the operation region and spaced apart from the central point by a specific distance. Accordingly, not only is the HomePlug convenient to manipulate, but a network cable connected to the HomePlug is also unlikely to bend, even though the HomePlug is installed at an electric outlet positioned proximate to the ground.

Abstract: An interposer for electrically coupling a battery-management circuit board in a power supply and a motherboard is described. The interposer includes: a substrate having a top surface and a bottom surface; first spring connectors, disposed on the top surface, which electrically couple to the battery-management circuit board; and second spring connectors, disposed on the bottom surface and electrically coupled to the first spring connectors, which electrically couple to the motherboard. Spring connectors in a first subset of the first and second spring connectors that convey power signals have a first vertical height, and spring connectors in a second subset of the first and second spring connectors that convey monitoring signals for the power supply have a second, smaller vertical height. In this way, the first subset is activated before the second subset is activated, thereby ensuring that an electrical path for the power signals is established first.

Abstract: A connector is adapted to be interposed between a first connection object and a second connection object for establishing electrical connection therebetween. The connector comprises a plurality of connecting members each having a plurality of elastically deformable conductive portions formed at a predetermined interval along a longitudinal direction thereof, a beam holding the connecting members, and a support portion supporting the beam. The connecting members, each having its longitudinal direction extending in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction in which the first and second connection objects and are caused to approach each other, are arranged in a third direction perpendicular to the first and second directions. The beam is disposed with its longitudinal direction extending in the third direction so as to perpendicularly cross the connecting members. The beam has engaging portions, engaging with the connecting members, at positions where the beam crosses the connecting members.

Abstract: In conjunction with a wiring in a house carrying data network signal, a modular outlet (100) includes a base module (100a) and interface module (100b). The base module connects to the wiring and is attached to the surface of a building. The interface module provides a data unit connection. The interface module is mechanically attached to the base module and electrically connected thereto. The wiring may also carry basic service signal such as telephone, electrical power and cable television (CATV). In such a case, the outlet provides the relevant connectivity either as part of the base module or as part of the interface module. Both proprietary and industry standard interfaces can be used to interconnect the module. Furthermore, a standard computer expansion card (such as PCI, PCMCIA and alike) may be used as interface module.

Abstract: A system and method for adapting a peripheral expansion card to a peripheral expansion slot are disclosed herein. A first board of an expansion card adapter is configured to mate with an expansion card connector. A second board of the expansion card adapter is configured to mate with peripheral expansion card that is incompatible with the expansion card adapter.

Abstract: Manufacturers or vendors may desire to occlude connection ports on a device that are used to upload software onto the device. An implementation discloses inserting two pins into a first cavity of an Ethernet connector and two additional pins into a second cavity of the Ethernet connector. The pins may be bent over the connector and soldered to a printed circuit board. The four pins may correspond to the at least four pins required by a USB specification. Also disclosed is an adapter or cable that may connected.

Abstract: Systems and apparatuses are disclosed having a 3×8 stacked RJ45 connector with an integrated LEDs option for a 1U product form factor to provide increased density of an RJ45 connector which utilizes open source and non-proprietary modular connectors in conformity with published standards. For example, in one embodiment such systems and apparatuses include a networking component having therein a connector which includes a plurality of RJ45 jacks arranged into exactly three horizontal rows and a plurality of vertical columns; a printed circuit board to electrically interface with each of the plurality of RJ45 jacks; and a 1x Rack Unit (1U) chassis having the connector and printed circuit board therein, in which at least a portion of the connector extends into a horizontal plane occupied by the printed circuit board. Rack systems and methods are further described for employing such a networking component.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a first insulating housing having an erect base board and an erect tongue board extending forwards from a front of the base board, flat terminals molded in the first insulating housing and having a contact portion and a first soldering tail which vertically projects under the base board, a second insulating housing assembled to a right side of the base board, and spring terminals molded in the second insulating housing and having a contact arm and a second soldering tail which vertically projects under the second insulating housing. The contact portions are exposed in a front of a right side of the tongue board and arranged at regular intervals along a vertical direction. The contact arms elastically project sideward out of the right side of the tongue board and are arranged at regular intervals along the vertical direction behind the contact portions.

Abstract: A hard disk device comprises a main portion and two pads connected to the main portion. The main portion includes a front end, a rear end opposite to the front end, a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite to the first side surface. The first side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end, and the second side surface defines a connecting hole located nearby the front end. Each pad includes a shank portion and a head portion connected to an end of the shank portion. The head portion includes a connecting portion connected to the shank portion and an external portion surrounding the connecting portion. The shank portion is fixedly inserted into a corresponding connecting hole. Portion of the external portion protrudes from the bottom surface of the main portion.

Abstract: The present invention publishes a conversion adaptor used for LCD panel inspection. The conversion adaptor comprises in order: a first connector plug, an adaptor main body, and a second connector plug; wherein, the first connector plug is used to connect to the connector of a test signal source, and the second connector plug is used to connect to the connector of a connecting cable to an LCD device. The present invention also includes an LCD inspection system. By adding a conversion adaptor, the present invention prevents damage done to the test signal source caused by frequent plugging and unplugging of LVDS cables from its external connector.

Abstract: There is provided an electrical charger including a base unit and an adaptor unit. The base unit is configured for being coupled to an electronic device, and includes an electrical connector plug which includes a plurality of electrical connector plug contacts. The adaptor unit is configured for being coupled to a power supply, and includes a plurality of adaptor unit contacts and a receiving aperture defining an opening for an electrical connector plug receiving receptacle configured for receiving the electrical connector plug.

Abstract: A transfer plug assembly includes a first plug, first flexible link, second flexible link, and a second plug. A first end of each the first flexible link and the second flexible link are connected to two lateral sides of the first plug respectively. A second end of each the first flexible link and the second flexible link are connected to two lateral sides of the second plug respectively. The second plug serves to connect the first plug. Through the linking of the first and second flexible links, the second plug will hang around the first plug and is accessible nearby. The flexible linking of the first and second links will provide free movability between the first plug and the second plug.

Abstract: A one-piece car charger includes an enclosure and a circuit board. The circuit board is received in the enclosure and is electrically connected to a power output port. The enclosure is integrally formed as a one-piece configuration. The one-piece enclosure helps reducing manufacturing time (and is applicable to automatized manufacturing process). There is no need for operators to manually assemble the enclosures one by one so that the assembling time is shortened and mistakenly assembling incorrect parts is eliminated.

Abstract: An apparatus, in accordance with particular embodiments, includes a shell comprising two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus further includes a plurality of connector housings mounted between the two substantially parallel surfaces. The apparatus also includes a plurality of connectors coupled to the plurality of connector housings. Each connector is configured to move along at least one axis within its respective connector housing. The apparatus further includes a plurality of cables. Each cable is configured to couple together at least two connectors. The plurality of cables are arranged between the two substantially parallel surfaces.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a relay connector connects two input connectors respectively mounted on mounting surfaces of two substrates, ends of which are arranged to be opposed to each other. The relay connector includes a relay connector main body and relay terminals. The relay connector main body includes a substrate regulating section interposed between the ends of the two substrates and set in contact with the ends of the two substrates to form a space between the ends of the two substrates. The relay terminals project from both ends of the relay connector main body to be connected to the input connectors.

Abstract: A compliant mount for use in a connector or connection adapter is disclosed. The compliant mount may be used in a connection between a portable electronic device and another electronic device, such as a docking station. A compliant mount connector adapter may include a first end connector engageable with a portable device and a second end connector engageable with another device, the first and second end connectors coupled with a compliant mount allowing movement of the first end connector engaged with the portable device relative to the second end connector when engaged within the other electronic device. The compliant mount may include any or all of: elastomers, springs, torsion bars, elastomers, rigid members or housing, ball and socket joints, resilient bendable members, and dongles to allow for controlled resistance to bending or torsional forces applied to the portable device when connected to the other electronic device with the connector adapter.

Abstract: A shielded interposer assembly includes an electrically conductive plate, an electrically conductive EMI cage, and an interposer. The cage is configured to be supported by the electrically conductive plate and defines a cage interior. The interposer that defines first and second opposed mating interfaces. The interposer is configured to be supported by the electrically conductive plate such that each of the first and second mating interfaces is disposed in the cage interior. The EMI cage has front and rear ends that at least partially define front and rear mating paths that are configured to receive respective first and second electrical devices so as to mate the first and second electrical devices to the first and second mating ends, respectively, of the interposer.