XDSL splitter assembly for main distribution frame
US6438226B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2201/802
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A splitter assembly is provided that comprises a terminal block for mounting to a main distribution frame and a splitter circuit for combining/splitting POTS signals and xDSL signals onto/from a single wire pair. The terminal block is pivotally mounted to a housing and the splitter circuit is on a card that is located in the housing. The terminal block may be mounted to the same housing that contains the splitter card. The POTS line contacts, xDSL line contacts and combined line contacts of the splitter circuit are connected to respective pairs of terminals in the terminal block.
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