ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

摘要

An electrical connector for use as a network terminating apparatus includes a cover plate assembly, an intermediate unit, and a backing plate. The intermediate unit carries components including diagnostic circuitry, an assembly of connecting means and one or more contact assemblies. One or more sets of generally-identical contact elements extend between and interconnect the components of the intermediate unit. A feature of the design is that it enables the use of the generally-identical contact elements.