Interface connector that enables detection of cable connection
US6896541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 24, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/641
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector apparatus is adapted for determining cable connection status and comprises a first connector. The first connector comprises a plurality of contacts capable of coupling to a corresponding plurality of conductors in a cable, a substrate supporting the plurality of contacts, and an insulator layer encasing at least a portion of the individual contacts of the plurality of contacts and mutually isolating the contacts. The first connector further comprises a shroud enclosing the plurality of contacts, the substrate, and the insulator layer. The shroud is electrically conductive and separated into first and second electrically isolated segments. Each of the first and second segments is electrically connected to respective first and second reference contacts.
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