Smarthouse, L. P.

The Whitaker Corporation

Palamadi S Vishwanath

Vernon R Miller

Edward L Nichols, Iii

Gary L Stirk

Eddie Drake

Steven L Cain

An electrical interface distribution unit (10) and method for interconnecting signal cables (60, 62, 64) in a cable housing (24) within a wall defined by sheets of material (16-18) spaced apart by studs (20) to define an interior wall volume wherein large numbers of cables must fit in a small volume interiorly of the wall and be interconnected by modules (70, 80) for distribution of input and output signals in a building.

Cable distribution interface unit

The present invention provides two ribbon cable for conducting AC power and digital data signals respectively. A pliable insulating material holds together and electrically insulates the conductors on each ribbon cable. Conductive material, such as a conductive foil or conductive plastic serves to shield the electromagnetic interference generated by the transmitted AC power from the data conductors. The ribbon cables are folded in a protective outer jacket so that the conductive material is disposed substantially between the power conductors and the data conductors. This maximizes the electromagnetic interference shielding of the conductive material.

Folded ribbon cable assembly having integral shielding

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Annapolis, MD, United States of America

Palamadi S Vishwanath