The interconnection device includes a housing, and a first communication unit and an output unit which are accommodated in the housing. The housing includes a duct connector physically attachable and electrically connectable to a wiring duct for transferring first power. The first communication unit performs communication in a power line communication scheme through the wiring duct. The output unit includes a second communication unit and a conversion unit. The second communication unit communicates with a device in a telecommunication standard different from the power line communication scheme in accordance with the communication signal received by the first communication unit. The conversion unit generates second power of a different standard from the first power based on the first power obtained from the wiring duct through the duct connector and supply the second power to the device.

Systems and methods for automated broadband distribution point unit powering are provided. In one embodiment, an upstream service disconnect unit comprises: a processor; a relay control; and a switching relay coupled to a upstream service delivery unit, a first end of an electrical conductor span, and a access network distribution point unit that is coupled to an optical fiber network, wherein a second end of the electrical conductor span is coupled to a customer premises equipment DSL modem; wherein the upstream service disconnect unit is configured to energize the processor, the relay control, and the switching relay and to operate the switching relay to couple the electrical conductor span with the access network distribution point unit by tapping power of a trigger signal drawn from the electrical conductor span.

Systems and methods for automated broadband distribution point unit powering are provided. In one embodiment, an upstream service disconnect unit comprises: a processor; a relay control; and a switching relay coupled to a upstream service delivery unit, a first end of an electrical conductor span, and a access network distribution point unit that is coupled to an optical fiber network, wherein a second end of the electrical conductor span is coupled to a customer premises equipment DSL modem; wherein the upstream service disconnect unit is configured to energize the processor, the relay control, and the switching relay and to operate the switching relay to couple the electrical conductor span with the access network distribution point unit by tapping power of a trigger signal drawn from the electrical conductor span.

A system for providing power to a device is provided. The system includes at least one gateway that provides power and/or data to at least one device in the system; and at least one adapter coupled to the gateway and the at least one device, wherein the adapter is configured to couple lengths of cable between devices that are daisy chained together. Related adapters are also provided herein.

A system for providing power to a device is provided. The system includes at least one gateway that provides power and/or data to at least one device in the system; and at least one adapter coupled to the gateway and the at least one device, wherein the adapter is configured to couple lengths of cable between devices that are daisy chained together. Related adapters are also provided herein.

A waveguide includes a core and an electrically-conductive transmission line. The core includes an electrically-insulating material that is transmissive at millimeter-wave frequencies. The core is configured to receive a millimeter-wave signal at a first end of the waveguide, and to guide the millimeter-wave signal to a second end of the waveguide. The electrically-conductive transmission line is coupled in propinquity to the core and is configured to conduct an electrical signal between the first end of the waveguide and the second end of the waveguide, in parallel with the millimeter-wave signal guided in the core.

In order to suppress both large current and arc discharge during hot switching, a grounding circuit includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay, a first resistance connected in series with the first relay and is capable of connecting the feeding path to the ground, and a voltage divider connected in series with the second relay and the third relay and is connectable in such a way as to divide voltage between the feeding path and the ground, the third relay being disposed at a point at which the voltage is divided, and when the feeding path is to be connected to the ground, the feeding path is connected to the ground via the first resistance by the first relay, the voltage divider is connected in parallel with the first relay and the first resistance, and a connection to the ground is cut off.

In order to suppress both large current and arc discharge during hot switching, a grounding circuit includes a first relay, a second relay, and a third relay, a first resistance connected in series with the first relay and is capable of connecting the feeding path to the ground, and a voltage divider connected in series with the second relay and the third relay and is connectable in such a way as to divide voltage between the feeding path and the ground, the third relay being disposed at a point at which the voltage is divided, and when the feeding path is to be connected to the ground, the feeding path is connected to the ground via the first resistance by the first relay, the voltage divider is connected in parallel with the first relay and the first resistance, and a connection to the ground is cut off.

In one embodiment, an integrated power cable is provided. The integrated power cable, comprises a power cable having a first end and a second end; wherein the first end is configured to be electrically coupled to a DC power supply; at least one DC-DC voltage converter having at least one input and at least one output; wherein the second end is fixedly electrically and mechanically connected to the input; a first connector fixedly connected mechanically and electrically to the output; and wherein the first connector is configured to be coupled to at least one remote radio head.

The disclosure provides a communication and interaction method and a communication and interaction system using the communication interaction method. The communication and interaction method for communicating and interacting between an electric unit and a power supply unit, including: providing a communication module between the power supply unit and the electric unit; the power supply unit sends a first identification information to the electric unit through the communication module; the electric unit parses the first identification information through the communication module; and the communication module, on the basis of its own communication structure, matches a communication mode and a communication protocol which are applicable to the power supply unit and the electric unit at the same time, such that the communication between the electric unit and the power supply unit is established.