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Self-terminating coaxial connector

  • US 5,775,927 A
  • Filed: 12/30/1996
  • Issued: 07/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A self-terminating coaxial connector comprising:

  • a generally tubular body;

    a contact assembly disposed concentrically within said body, said contact assembly comprising a rear contact for secure connection to a signal carrier and a front contact for releasable connection to a center contact of a mating coaxial connection, said front contact being moveable axially relative to said rear contact and relative to said body between a first position where said front and rear contacts are electrically engaged with one another and a second position where said front and rear contacts are spaced from one another;

    biasing means for urging said front and rear contacts towards said second position relative to one another; and

    a resistor connected to said rear contact for terminating signals transmitted to said rear contact when said front and rear contacts are in said second position.

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