Patent ID: 6036546
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An adapter for interconnecting two signal transmission lines, the adapter comprising:a housing including:first and second collars, each collar carrying multiple connectors that are at least partially shielded, andfirst and second middle pieces disposed in a space formed between the first and second collars, the first and second middle pieces being of identical configuration, each of the first and second middle pieces including a radially outwardly bent flange disposed at one end thereof, and a radially inwardly bent flange disposed at an opposite end thereof, the radially outwardly bent flange of the first middle piece being soldered to the first collar, the radially outwardly bent flange of the second middle piece being soldered to the second collar, and the radially inwardly bent flanges of the first and second middle pieces being soldered to one another; anda planar filter including a plurality of capacitors, a plurality of signal electrodes adapted for connection with respective transmission lines, and a common ground electrode, the filter having an outer periphery bearing against one of the radially inwardly bent flanges.