High bandwidth jack with RJ45 backwards compatibility

摘要

The present invention generally relates to network connectors, and more particularly, to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with network jacks having compatibility with more than one plug and corresponding plugs. In one embodiment, the present invention is a jack having multiple printed circuit boards, wherein each circuit board is used for connection to a particular style of a plug. In one embodiment, the jack according to the present invention is compatible with an RJ45 plug.

主权项

1. A communication connector for terminating to a shielded communication cable, said connector comprising:
a metal housing; a metal front face positioned as a front end of said metal housing; at least one plug grounding tab in electrical contact with said metal front face; a wire cap positioned at a rear end of said metal housing; and at least one latch arm, said at least one latch arm including a bonding contact, said bonding contact fitting at least partially over said wire cap and being in electrical contact with said metal housing and a shield of said shielded communication cable.