Intelligent cable assembly

摘要

A cable assembly includes hardware for interconnecting an ISDN upgradeable modem with an ISDN communication line to allow the modem to communicate over the ISDN communication line. The cable assembly has a DIN type connector for connecting to the modem and an RJ45 type connector for connecting to the ISDN communication line. The hardware, located within a housing of the cable assembly, includes line isolation means, over current protection means and control logic. The control logic comprises a U and/or an ST interface.