Hybrid connector with integrated optical and electrical termination
AssigneeWinchester Interconnect Micro LLC
InventorPradeep Kumar ASHOK
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Abstract
This document discloses a hybrid connector assembly designed to terminate an optical conductor and multiple electrical conductors. The connectors includes a set of electrical contacts arranged to terminate the electrical conductors, with each contact longitudinally offset from the others and encircling the optical conductor. An electrical insulator is employed to secure and isolate the electrical contacts within the connector. This innovative design allows for the efficient and reliable termination of both optical and electrical connections within a single compact and well-organized plug connector.
Claims20
A hybrid plug connector configured to terminate an optical conductor and a plurality of electrical conductors, said hybrid plug connector comprising:
- a plurality of electrical contacts configured to terminate the plurality of electrical conductors, the plurality of electrical contacts being longitudinally offset from one another and configured to at least partially radially surround the optical conductor;
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- an electrical insulator securing and separating the plurality of electrical contacts.
A hybrid receptacle connector configured to terminate an optical conductor and a plurality of electrical conductors, said hybrid receptacle connector comprising:
- a plurality of electrical contacts configured to terminate the plurality of electrical conductors, the plurality of electrical contacts being longitudinally offset from one another and configured to partially radially surround and electrically interface with a corresponding plurality of electrical contacts in a hybrid plug connector;
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- an electrical insulator securing and separating the plurality of electrical contacts and configured to receive at least a portion of the hybrid plug connector.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.