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US 2012/0071011 A1Published application
Adapter for high-speed ethernet
AssigneeMellanox Technologies, Ltd.
InventorsMichael Kagan, Oren Tzvi Sela, Yoram Zer
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Abstract
An adapter includes a mechanical frame, which is configured to be inserted into a SFP-type receptacle and contains a socket for receiving a plug of a twisted-pair-type cable. First electrical terminals, held by the mechanical frame, are configured to mate with a connector in the receptacle. Second electrical terminals, held within the socket, are configured to mate with electrical connections of the plug. Circuitry connects the first and second electrical terminals so as to enable interoperation of the plug with the receptacle.
Claims14
An adapter, comprising:
- a mechanical frame, which is configured to be inserted into a SFP-type receptacle and contains a socket for receiving a plug of a twisted-pair-type cable;
- first electrical terminals, held by the mechanical frame and configured to mate with a connector in the receptacle;
- second electrical terminals, held within the socket and configured to mate with electrical connections of the plug;
- and
- circuitry connecting the first and second electrical terminals so as to enable interoperation of the plug with the receptacle.
2 more elements
A method for communication, comprising:
- inserting an adapter into a SFP-type receptacle, the adapter comprising:
- a mechanical frame, which is configured to be inserted into the receptacle and contains a socket for receiving a plug of a twisted-pair-type cable;
- first electrical terminals, held by the mechanical frame and configured to mate with a connector in the receptacle;
- second electrical terminals, held within the socket and configured to mate with electrical connections of the plug;
- and
- circuitry connecting the first and second electrical terminals so as to enable interoperation of the plug with the receptacle;
- and
- inserting the plug of the twisted-pair-type cable into the socket.
5 more elements
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.