Active local area network connector with line interogation

Details Active local area network connector with line interogation Active local area network connector with line interogation

2005-07-12

2005-07-12

Pauman, Gary (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With circuit component or comprising connector which fully...

Termination circuit

C439S676000, C713S340000, C713S310000, C713S324000, C700S250000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06916206

ABSTRACT:
An active local area network connector comprising: an active connector housing for use with local area network (LAN) equipment; first electrical contacts mounted in the housing and arranged for detachable connection with corresponding electrical contacts of at least one plugs, the first electrical contacts comprising at least one data pair for transmitting data between the local area network equipment and at least one LAN node; second electrical contacts mounted in the housing and arranged for connection with corresponding electrical contacts of the local area network equipment, the second electrical contacts carrying electrical power for the at least one LAN node; and active power circuitry located within the housing and coupled to at least one of the at least one data pair and at least one of the second electrical contacts, the active power circuitry comprising voltage measuring circuitry, the voltage measuring circuitry being employable for line interrogation.

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