Patent ID: 7099340
Filing Date: 2006-08-29
Classification: H04B,H04J,H04L,H04M,H04N

Abstract:
1. A Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS), for coupling via separately provided cables to a network, the CMTS comprising: a) a chassis having at least a first and a second card interface, said chassis having electrical paths for coupling signals between said first and said second card interface, said signals including a plurality of RF signals; b) at least one I/O Card, said I/O Card having a connector interface for coupling to the network via the cables, said I/O Card having a first chassis interface for mating with said first card interface; and c) at least one Line Card having CMTS processing functionality, said Line Card having a second chassis interface for mating with said second card interface, wherein said Line Card may be mated and unmated from the chassis independent of the cables coupling the I/O Card to the network such that in a single action a plurality of RF signals are simultaneously coupled and uncoupled, respectively, the second card interface and the second chassis interface using multi-pin connectors having in cross-section an array of conductors, and each RF signal in the array being surrounded by protective RF grounds.