Patent ID: 6381283
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
An integrated module used to connect a communications cable to a hardware device, said integrated module comprising:a first connector arranged to mate with a corresponding second connector from a communications cable, said first connector including a plurality of contact pins arranged to contact said cable, said contact pins being further arranged to be placed into electrical communication with a transceiver mountable within said integrated module; a chip carrier attached closely to said first connector, said chip carrier being arranged to hold at least said transceiver, said chip carrier having a plurality of first pins that provide electrical connection from said transceiver to said hardware device and also having a plurality of second pins that provide electrical connection from said transceiver to said contact pins of said first connector; and a housing that integrates said first connector and said chip carrier, whereby said integrated module operates to electrically connect said communications cable to said hardware device.