Patent ID: 8251707
Filing Date: 2012-08-28
Classification: H01R,H04L,H04Q,H05K

Abstract:
1. A patch panel assembly for use with a data network, the patch panel assembly comprising: a primary circuit board, the primary circuit board including first and second opposing surfaces and a plurality of first connectors disposed on the first surface thereof, each first connector projecting away from the primary circuit board first surface to define an open space adjacent the first connectors and adjacent the primary circuit board first surface; a secondary circuit board, the secondary circuit board including first and second opposing surfaces and being disposed in the open space adjacent the first connectors and spaced away from the primary circuit board, the primary and secondary circuit boards defining portions of a hollow nest therebetween; a plurality of integrated circuit members, each integrated circuit member being disposed in the hollow nest on at least one of the primary and secondary circuit boards; and at least one second connector for connecting the patch panel assembly to a network component.