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Coaxial cable connector with an external sensor and method of use thereof

  • US 8,400,319 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2010
  • Issued: 03/19/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/24/2007
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A coaxial cable connector structure for connection to an RF port, the connector structure comprising:

  • a connector;

    a physical parameter status sensing circuit, mechanically attached to the connector, wherein the physical parameter status sensing circuit is configured to sense a condition of the connector when connected to the RF port, and wherein the physical parameter status sensing circuit is located in a position that is external to an RF path of an RF signal flowing through the connector; and

    a status output component, in electrical communication with the physical parameter status sensing circuit, wherein the status output component is mechanically attached to the connector and configured to maintain the status of the physical parameter, and wherein the status output component is located in a position that is external to the RF path of the RF signal flowing through the connector.

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