XDI Systems, Devices, Connectors and Methods

The daisy chain devices in clam 8, further comprising:

• a TDM (Time Domain Multiplexing) demux (De-Multiplexer) circuit that converts one link of multiple sets of audio video data from upstream device into multiple links that each contains only one set of audio video data;
• a Daisy Chain Processor that is a matrix switcher circuit that chooses which upstream signals to bypass for this device to the downstream device, and which upstream signal is replaced by the local signal, and which upstream signal is extracted for local display;
• and
• a TDM mux (Multiplexer) circuit that converts multiple links that each contains only one set of audio video data to one link of multiple sets of audio video data to downstream device.

An interconnect system comprising:

• a male connector for a cable;
• the male connector further comprising a Connector Core for making electrical connections;
• at least one removable and replaceable connector Sleeve for adapting the connector to different shaped and sized connectors;
• each removable connector Sleeve further comprising;
• a slot opening along the side to allow the cable to slide through;
• a semi locking mechanism to lock onto the connector core when sliding forward;
• a locking mechanism to lock onto a cognate female connector;
• and
• a female connector with a matching locking mechanism to the male connector;
• and at least one safety break away point.