Controlled-impedance cable termination using compliant interconnect elements

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO RE47460
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15897677

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id='REI-00001' date='20190625' An apparatus for terminating a controlled-impedance cable using compliant electrical contacts to provide an interface to another device. The terminator includes an anchor block for securing the cable. Optionally, the anchor block is electrically non-conductive. A conductive ferrule is installed on the cable shield and the cable end is dressed. The ferrule/cable assembly is installed in a through hole in the anchor block so the cable end is flush with the anchor block face. An insulating or conductive plate mounted to the anchor block holds the signal contact that electrically connects the center conductor to the device and optional ground contacts that electrically connect the ferrule to the device. The ground contacts surround the signal contact in a pattern that closely mimics the impedance environment of the cable. When using a conductive plate, the signal contact is insulated from the plate by an insulating centering plug or a non-conductive coating.id='REI-00001' id='REI-00002' date='20190625' An apparatus for terminating a controlled-impedance cable using compliant electrical contacts to provide an interface to another device. The terminator includes an anchor block for securing the cable. An electrically-conductive ferrule is installed on the cable shield and the cable end is dressed. The ferrule/cable assembly is installed in a through hole in the anchor block so that the cable end is flush with the anchor block face. An electrically-conductive plate mounted to the anchor block face holds the signal contact that electrically connects the center conductor to the device and optional ground contacts that electrically connect the ferrule to the device. The signal contact is insulated from the plate by an insulating plug. The ground contacts surround the signal contact in a pattern that closely mimics the impedance environment of the cable. id='REI-00002'

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  • ARDENT CONCEPTS INC.

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Diaz, Sergio Cambridge, US 32 292
Vinther, Gordon A Hampton, US 39 457

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