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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2005
Filed:
Apr. 16, 2003
Russell L. Machado, San Diego, CA (US);
Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Bonita, CA (US);
Dallas A. Dean, Oceanside, CA (US);
Russell L. Machado, San Diego, CA (US);
Aurelio J. Gutierrez, Bonita, CA (US);
Dallas A. Dean, Oceanside, CA (US);
Pulse Engineering, Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
An advanced shielded modular plug connector assembly incorporating a removable insert assembly disposed in the connector housing, the insert assembly adapted to optionally receive one or more electronic components. In one exemplary embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a single port connector with integral shielded housing and dual-substrate insert assembly. The housing is advantageously formed using a metal casting process which inherently shields the connector (and exterior environment) from EMI and other noise while allowing for a reduced housing profile. In another embodiment, a plurality of light sources are disposed within (and shielded by) the metallic housing. In yet another embodiment, the connector assembly comprises a multi-port '1×N' device. In yet another embodiment, a bail mechanism is provided to permit easy insertion/removal of the connector assembly from an external structure such as a rack or enclosure. Methods for manufacturing the aforementioned embodiments are also disclosed.