US 2003/0157838 A1 · Device for interconnecting network segment cable to network tester or analyzer

Abstract

The present invention provides a device for interconnecting a series of computer network cables to a computer network analyzer. The device comprises an upper chassis and a lower chassis that are interconnected to one another in part via a pair of corresponding tracks and channels, and in part via mating interconnect members. The upper chassis includes a printed circuit board attached to its plate that contains a plurality of passive circuit components, including passive network cable connectors and other passive components, and incorporates standard network cable connectors into its rear panel. The lower chassis contains a printed circuit board with active switch and testing/analyzing components disposed thereon.

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Dependent claims

A device for interconnecting a computer network segment cable to a computer network analyzer, comprising:

a. an upper chassis having a first plate and at least one network cable interconnect;
b. a lower chassis interconnected to said upper chassis and having a second plate;
c. a first set of circuit components mounted to said second plate;
d. a first interconnect element attached to said first plate and conductively coupled to said network cable interconnect;
and
e. a second interconnect element attached to said second plate and conductively connected to said first set of circuit components, said second interconnect element adapted for conductive coupling to said first interconnect element.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Device for interconnecting network segment cable to network tester or analyzer

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Device for interconnecting network segment cable to network tester or analyzer

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Abstract

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