Self-terminating backplane connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10135192
APP PUB NO 20180261959A1
SERIAL NO

15455281

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In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a contact contained within a connector configured to couple with a mating connection to provide a communications data path through the connector, a ground shroud extending over a portion of the contact, and a self-terminating element connected to one of the contact and the ground shroud and configured for engagement with the other of the contact and the ground shroud when in an engaged position with the connector uncoupled from the mating connection to terminate signals transmitted to the connector, and disengagement when in a disengaged position with the connector coupled with the mating connection.

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  • CISCO TECHNOLOGY INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
De, Soumya Santa Clara, US 4 24
Wu, Hui Cupertino, US 148 1323
Yang, Yaochao Fremont, US 8 3

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