| 摘要 |
An active electric cable assembly suitable for high speed communication (e.g., 10 Gbit/sec) between electronic devices, such as but not limited to a peripheral device (e.g., storage device, docking station, etc.) and a computing platform expansion bus. (e.g., supporting the standards and specifications associated with the trade name Thunderbolt®). In embodiments, through holes, embossments, mechanical stops, micro-coaxial single wires, thermal pads, and dielectric film sheets are utilized in a robust cable assembly. |
| 主权项 |
1. A cable assembly comprising:
a top metal shield and a bottom metal shield, wherein one of the top and bottom metal shields comprises an embossment and the other of the top and bottom metal shields comprises a recess or through hole to mate with the embossment and form a shield cavity; a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), including at least one integrated circuit (IC), disposed within the shield cavity; at least one electrically isolative film sheet disposed within the shield cavity and between the PCBA and the top or bottom metal shield; a raw cable sub-assembly further comprising:
a plurality of wires terminated at the PCBA, the plurality including at least a micro-coaxial signal wire, a power wire, and a ground wire; andan electrically isolative jacket surrounding the plurality of wires; and a single piece boot surrounding the raw cable sub-assembly, the top shield and the bottom shield.
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