Patent ID: 8419444
Filing Date: 2013-04-16
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adapter, comprising: a mechanical frame, which is configured to be inserted into a SFP-type receptacle and contains a socket for receiving a plug of a twisted-pair-type cable; first electrical terminals, held by the mechanical frame and configured to mate with a connector in the receptacle so as to transmit and receive first signals to and from the connector in a first signal format; second electrical terminals, held within the socket and configured to mate with electrical connections of the plug so as to transmit and receive second signals to and from the plug in a second signal format, different from the first signal format; and circuitry connecting the first and second electrical terminals and comprising at least one integrated circuit, which is contained within the mechanical frame and is configured to convert between the first and second signal formats so as to enable interoperation of the plug with the receptacle.