All-purpose network interface devices using conventional plug-in

Details All-purpose network interface devices using conventional plug-in All-purpose network interface devices using conventional plug-in

1997-08-29

1999-11-02

Stephan, Steven L.

Electrical connectors

With provision to restrict environment effects

439936, 361124, H01R 1352

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059759453

ABSTRACT:
A network interface device (NID) provides an electrical interface between a cable and a local network (e.g., a number of telephones) of a telecommunications system. According to one embodiment of the present invention, high voltage/current electrical isolation is provided by conventional 5-pin plug-in protector that get inserted within the modular NID to form electrical connections, via a printed wiring board, with both cable-side and network-side interfaces. The plug-in protectors are inserted into a bath of gel that gets displaced and surrounds the seams of the protector, forming a water-resistant seal that inhibits moisture from entering the protector and adversely affecting protector operations. As such, NIDs of the present invention can be configured with plug-in protectors for outdoor applications, even though, under conventional NID specifications, plug-in protectors are limited to indoor applications and special potted protectors are required for outdoor use.

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