Downlead cable
AssigneeGentex Corporation
InventorsGregory Hould, Christopher Hudson
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Abstract
A downlead cable includes a first connector configured to connect to a headset of a communication system. A second connector is configured to connect to a connection port of a handset or a radio system. The downlead cable further includes wires connecting the first and second connectors and a cable jacket encapsulating the wires. A transformer is wired inline between the first and second connectors. The transformer is configured to enable the headset to mimic the electrical characteristics a microphone which the handset or the radio system is configured to interface.
Claims18
A downlead cable, comprising:
- a first connector configured to connect to a headset of a communication system;
- a second connector configured to connect to a connection port of a handset or a radio system;
- at least one wire connecting the first and second connectors;
- a cable jacket encapsulating the wires;
- and
- a transformer wired inline between the first and second connectors, the transformer configured to enable the headset to mimic electrical characteristics of a microphone which the handset or the radio system is configured to interface,
- wherein the transformer has a turn ratio in a range from 20:1 to 25:1.
A downlead cable, comprising:
- a first connector configured to connect to a headset of a communication system;
- a second connector configured to connect to a connection port of a handset or a radio system;
- at least one wire connecting the first and second connectors;
- a cable jacket encapsulating the wires;
- and
- a transformer overmolded on the downlead cable between the first and second connectors, the transformer configured to enable the headset to mimic electrical characteristics of a microphone which the handset or the radio system is configured to interface, the transformer being disposed proximal to the first connector relative to the second connector,
- wherein the transformer has a turn ratio in a range from 20:1 to 25:1.
A communication system comprising:
- a headset comprising at least one audio output earcup, a controller, and a microphone;
- a radio system operably connected to the headset;
- a handset configured to toggle the radio system between a transmission mode and a reception mode;
- and
- a downlead cable connecting the headset to the handset or the radio system, the downlead cable comprising a transformer configured to enable the headset to mimic electrical characteristics of a microphone which the handset or the radio system is configured to interface,
- wherein the transformer has a turn ratio in a range from 20:1 to 25:1.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.