| 摘要 |
The field terminable patch connector of the present invention comprises three separable upper and lower housing portions, all three of which have mutual interlocking detent structures. One of the three housing portions is a contact insulator which has a multiplicity of slots and protrusions capable of retaining contacts for receiving conductors of a twisted pair cable. Optionally, a metal shield is provided which fits between both the upper housing portion and contact insulator portion. Other preferred embodiments of this invention include polarization structure which assures proper orientation of the mating conductors, a snap detent structure that provides a positive and stable mechanical connection to the connecting block, and an improved insulation displacement terminal which preferably utilizes closed gap construction and low surface area mating contacts that minimize capacitive coupling between adjacent contact positions to assure Category 5 compliance. <IMAGE> |
