Cable shield termination means for plug and receptacle connectors

摘要

For cable termination, a metal plate is fit into the open cable-receiving end of either a connector plug or receptacle. One or more openings in the plate include hollow metal tubes conductively secured to the plate. A set of cable wires within a grounded shield have a shield end portion peeled back preliminary to the wires being passed through one of the tubes and connected to an appropriate connector contact. The peeled-back shield end portion extends over the tube. A ring of solder about the shield affixes it to the tube. Optionally, an aluminum ring may be clamped over the shield sleeve by an electric current operated cryo ring. In another shield connection technique, an oversized ferrule is crimped onto the shield. An elongated tapered cylindrical adapter has one end of a diameter enabling fitting receipt onto the connector open end and a recessed shoulder for engaging edge portions of the connection plate to secure it in place.