Sliding connector interface with non-metallic contacts

A communication module having a movable electrically-conductive interface, said module comprising:

• a. a printed circuit board including a conductive track, comprising:
• i. an electrically conductive trace for providing electrical continuity to circuits in said communication module;
• ii. a non-metallic sealant disposed about at least a portion of said conductive trace to form an electrically conductive surface;
• and
• b. a slidable member for extending from said communication module to receive a media plug for interfacing with said communication module, said slidable member including at least one conductive terminal having a first end and a second end, said first end for making electrical contact with said media connector during use and said second end for sliding about said electrically conductive surface of said conductive track to form said movable electrically-conductive interface.

A direct connection system for removably engaging a media connector with a communications card, comprising:

• a. a communications card having a retractable access portion and a fixed portion and said retractable access portion having an aperture formed therein to receive at least a portion of said media connector;
• b. at least one conductive lead having a first end and a second end, said first end extending partially into said aperture for making electrical contact with said media connector during use;
• and
• c. at least one conductive track for slidingly making electrical contact with said second end of said at least one conductive lead during use as said retractable access portion is extended, said at least one conductive track being in electrical communication with said fixed portion, said conductive track comprising a metallic conductive trace having an electrically conductive non-metallic sealant disposed thereabout, said second end of said at least one conductive lead being in direct physical contact with said non-metallic sealant.