Patent ID: 7306484
Filing Date: 2007-12-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A coax-to-power adapter, comprising: a housing having a first end and a second end; an RF connector portion at said first end for electrical coupling with an RF connector; a power connector portion at said second end for electrical coupling with a dc power connector; an integral dc primary conductor for establishing a continuous dc current path between said power connector portion and said RF connector portion, said integral primary conductor having a first dc contact at said dc connector portion for establishing a dc electrical connection with a dc conductor of said dc power connector and a second dc contact at said RF connector portion for establishing a dc electrical connection with a center conductor of the RF connector; a first ground contact at said dc power connector portion for contacting a ground conductor of said dc power connector; and a second ground contact at said RF connector portion for contacting a ground conductor of said RF connector, wherein said first ground contact and said second ground contact are electrically connected to said housing to establish a continuous ground connection over said housing between said dc connector and said RF connector.