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Abstract
Disclosed is a method for integrating a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 magnetic connector over IEEE 1394 a and b connectors. Benefits include improved simplicity with the use of one connector for two interfaces.
Method for integrating a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 magnetic
connector over IEEE 1394 a and b connectors
Disclosed is a method
for integrating a 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 magnetic connector over IEEE 1394 a and
b connectors. Benefits include
improved simplicity with the use of one connector for two interfaces.
Background
The disclosed method addresses the
problem of providing two interfaces in one connector and placing one assembly
placement on a printed circuit board (PCB). Conventionally, two individual connectors must be used.
Description
The disclosed method is a design for a
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ 45 modular jack integrated with IEEE 1394 a and b
connectors. Variations of this method include an integrated vertical 10/100/100
Mbps RJ45 modular jack over one or two IEEE 1394 a and b connectors (see Figure
1). Attachment technology would
include both through hole and surface mount attachment. The illustration (below) is a 10/100
Mbps RJ45 modular jack integrated with IEEE 1394b connector.
The key elements of the method
include:
·
Design of an
integrated connector to save assembly time associated with manually insertion
of multiple connectors per board and minimize required PCB area for seating.
·
Multiple
interfaces (I/O) within a single connector design.
Advantages
The disclosed method presents
technical advantages over the conventional method, including:
·
Enables the use
of one connector containing multiple interfaces and one placement onto the PCB.
·
One-piece design
eliminates th...
