Connector including media converter
First Claim
1. A converter assembly configured to be removably mounted within a connector housing, the converter assembly comprising:
- a converter assembly housing including a first end and a second end, the converter assembly housing defining a conductive outer portion configured to be fastened to the connector housing;
a coaxial interface defined at the first end of the converter assembly housing, the coaxial interface including a first outer conductive shell separated from a center conductor by a first insulator, the first outer conductive shell separated from the conductive outer portion of the converter assembly housing by a second insulator; and
a media converter positioned at the second end of the converter assembly housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable to a coaxial signal to be carried forward by the coaxial interface.
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Abstract
A triaxial connector assembly including a media converter that is used to terminate a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable is disclosed. The triaxial connector assembly includes a connector with a housing defining a first end and a second end, the first end of the housing defining a triaxial interface adapted to mate with a triaxial connector, the second end of the housing defining a cable termination end. The connector also includes the media converter positioned within the housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a hybrid fiber optic/electrical cable to a coaxial signal carried forward by the triaxial interface. A camera system using the connector and a method of terminating a hybrid cable to a triaxial connector are also disclosed.
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20 Claims
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1. A converter assembly configured to be removably mounted within a connector housing, the converter assembly comprising:
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a converter assembly housing including a first end and a second end, the converter assembly housing defining a conductive outer portion configured to be fastened to the connector housing; a coaxial interface defined at the first end of the converter assembly housing, the coaxial interface including a first outer conductive shell separated from a center conductor by a first insulator, the first outer conductive shell separated from the conductive outer portion of the converter assembly housing by a second insulator; and a media converter positioned at the second end of the converter assembly housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable to a coaxial signal to be carried forward by the coaxial interface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A kit for a connector comprising:
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a front connector outer body adapted to be selectively detachably mounted to an endcap of the connector; a front shell assembly including a front shell, a first center conductor, and a first center conductor insulator; a first outer insulator; and a converter assembly including a housing defining a first end and a second end, the housing including a conductive outer portion configured to be fastened to the front connector outer body and the endcap, the converter assembly defining a coaxial interface at the first end of the housing, the coaxial interface including a first outer conductive shell separated from a second center conductor by a second center conductor insulator, the first outer conductive shell separated from the conductive outer portion of the housing by a second outer insulator, the converter assembly further including a media converter positioned at the second end of the housing, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable to a coaxial signal to be carried forward by the coaxial interface; wherein the front shell assembly is adapted to be selectively detachably mounted to the converter assembly; and wherein the first outer insulator is adapted to fit within the front connector body and electrically insulate the front connector body from the front shell assembly. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A connector comprising:
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a connector housing formed from a front connector outer body removably mounted to an endcap of the connector; a front shell assembly including a front shell, a first center conductor, and a first center conductor insulator, the front shell assembly mounted within the connector housing with a first outer insulator placed over the front shell assembly; and a converter assembly including a converter assembly housing defining an outer portion mounted to the connector housing, the converter assembly defining a coaxial interface at a first end and a media converter at a second end, the media converter configured to convert fiber signals and electrical signals carried by a fiber optic/electrical hybrid cable to a coaxial signal to be carried forward by the coaxial interface; wherein the front shell assembly is mounted to the converter assembly. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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