Upgradeable communication connector

Details Upgradeable communication connector Upgradeable communication connector

1998-12-28

2000-08-15

Luebke, Renee

Electrical connectors

With or comprising removable circuit modifying arrangement

439676, H01R 2900

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061027227

ABSTRACT:
An upgradeable communication connector for use in wired telecommunication networks. The connector has a connector housing with an upgrade component passage for receiving an electrical upgrade component having at least one electrical contact terminal. A number of electrically conductive connector terminals are supported by the housing. The connector terminals have first end portions for contacting a mating connector, and second end portions for making electrical connections between the connector terminals and outside circuits. At least one of the connector terminals has a contact portion in the region of the upgrade component passage for electrically contacting a contact terminal of the upgrade component when the component is within the component passage.

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