Patent ID: 7628659
Filing Date: 2009-12-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A field communication distribution cable assembly for use with field communication distribution box including a box connector of a selected box connector configuration and having a plurality of sets of box contacts positioned in a selected box contact pattern, said cable assembly comprising: (a) a plurality of elongated cable conductor pairs, each conductor pair including a pair of insulated conductor members, said insulated conductor members of each pair being twisted at a selected twist pitch; (b) said plurality of cable conductor pairs being positioned within an elongated tubular conductive shield; (c) said plurality of cable conductor pairs within said shield being positioned within an elongated tubular insulative sheath; (d) said conductor pairs, said shield, and said sheath cooperating to form a multi-conductor cable member having opposite ends; (e) a multi-terminal cable connector having a plurality of sets of cable contacts positioned thereon in a cable contact pattern corresponding to said box contact pattern, said connector being connected to an end of said cable member with said plurality of conductor pairs being connected respectively to said sets of cable contacts, and said cable connector having a cable connector configuration compatible with said box connector configuration to enable said cable connector to be removably joined to said box connector or to a cable connector of another cable assembly; and (e) said conductor pairs and said cable connector being configured in such a manner as to comply with at least Category 5E specifications.