Telecommunication module having edge mounted jack and switch therefor

A telecommunication jack for mounting on a circuit board having a bounding edge, two sides, and a plurality of landing pads and a plurality of grounding pads attached thereto, the jack comprising:

• a pad abutting the bounding edge of the circuit board;
• a leg coupled to the jack and extending outward therefrom;
• a dielectric secured in the pad;
• a rod partially projecting outside the jack and surrounded by the dielectric, the rod being in electrical and mechanical communication with one of the plurality of landing pads of the circuit board;
• and
• attachment means for securing the jack to the circuit board.

A telecommunication module for receiving a plug and having a circuit board disposed therein with a bounding edge, the telecommunication module comprising:

• a jack mounted on the edge of the circuit board for receiving the plug therein;
• a switch mounted on the circuit board;
• a plurality of leaf springs mounted on the switch;
• a plurality of L-shaped members mounted on the switch against which the plurality of leaf springs are naturally biased;
• a rocker arm mounted in the switch when rotated prevents mechanical and electrical connection from being made between at least one of the plurality of L-shaped members and at least one of the plurality of leaf springs thereby changing states of the switch;
• a switch operation shaft mechanically and electrically coupled to the switch and extending outward therefrom such that the switch operation shaft is adjacent to the jack;
• and
• wherein when the plug is inserted into the jack, the switch operation shaft is actuated thereby changing states of the switch.

A telecommunication jack for mounting on a circuit board having a bounding edge, two sides, and a plurality of pads attached thereto for electrical communication, the jack comprising:

• a pad abutting the bounding edge of the circuit board;
• a dielectric secured in the pad;
• a holding structure projecting outside the jack and in electrical and mechanical communication with one of the plurality of pads of the circuit board;
• and
• attachment means for securing the jack to the circuit board.