The invention relates to a positioning element for twin axial cables as well as to a contacting element comprising a positioning element of said type. In an illustrative embodiment of a positioning element for twin axial cables, the positioning element is at least partially electroconductive. Furthermore, the positioning element has at least one recess which is arranged and designed to accommodate a twin axial cable in such a way that an electroconductive connection is established between an outer conductor of the twin axial cable and the positioning element.

A connection switching device is provided which connects a plug, having a plug pin connected to an inspecting circuit, to a receptacle connector connecting an antenna and a transmission/reception circuit, and switches a connection to a parallel connection where the inspection circuit is connected to the antenna and to the transmission/reception circuit. The receptacle connector includes a first contact, a second contact, and a normally closed terminal that is brought into elastic contact with the first contact and the second contact. The plug includes a first plug pin being brought into contact with the first contact, a second plug pin being brought into contact with the second contact, and an insulating projection being inserted between at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal to insulate between the at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal.

A connection switching device is provided which connects a plug, having a plug pin connected to an inspecting circuit, to a receptacle connector connecting an antenna and a transmission/reception circuit, and switches a connection to a parallel connection where the inspection circuit is connected to the antenna and to the transmission/reception circuit. The receptacle connector includes a first contact, a second contact, and a normally closed terminal that is brought into elastic contact with the first contact and the second contact. The plug includes a first plug pin being brought into contact with the first contact, a second plug pin being brought into contact with the second contact, and an insulating projection being inserted between at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal to insulate between the at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal.

An electromagnetic shield terminal assembly configured for attachment to a shielded cable includes a tubular inner ferrule having a flared attachment end configured to be disposed intermediate the shield conductor and the inner insulation layer of the cable and a crimped outer ferrule formed of sheet metal having a cable attachment portion that defines a pair of bypass crimp wings and a pair of insulation crimp wings. Each insulation crimp wing defines a prong having a pointed end that penetrates the outer insulation layer of the cable. The flared attachment end of the inner ferrule is located intermediate the bypass crimp wings and the insulation crimp wings when the outer ferrule is crimped to the shielded cable.

The invention relates to a positioning element for twin axial cables as well as to a contacting element comprising a positioning element of said type. In an illustrative embodiment of a positioning element for twin axial cables, the positioning element is at least partially electroconductive. Furthermore, the positioning element has at least one recess which is arranged and designed to accommodate a twin axial cable in such a way that an electroconductive connection is established between an outer conductor of the twin axial cable and the positioning element.

The invention relates to a positioning element for twin axial cables as well as to a contacting element comprising a positioning element of said type. In an illustrative embodiment of a positioning element for twin axial cables, the positioning element is at least partially electroconductive. Furthermore, the positioning element has at least one recess which is arranged and designed to accommodate a twin axial cable in such a way that an electroconductive connection is established between an outer conductor of the twin axial cable and the positioning element.

A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector includes a rotatable body segment having a body wall with an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall. The body wall has a radial dimension which varies along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment. The inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment. A post positions proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment. The post has a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween. The post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment. A coupling member positions proximal to the first end of the post. The rotatable body segment is rotated to close the coaxial cable connector.

A coaxial cable connector for attachment to an end of a coaxial cable is disclosed. The coaxial cable connector includes a rotatable body segment having a body wall with an outer surface and an inner surface defining a width of the body wall. The body wall has a radial dimension which varies along a perimeter of the rotatable body segment. The inner surface defines a longitudinal opening extending between a forward end of the rotatable body segment and a rearward end of the rotatable body segment. A post positions proximal the forward end of the rotatable body segment. The post has a first end and a second end with a bore extending therebetween. The post is rotationally stationary with respect to the rotatable body segment. A coupling member positions proximal to the first end of the post. The rotatable body segment is rotated to close the coaxial cable connector.

An electromagnetic shield terminal assembly configured for attachment to a shielded cable includes a tubular inner ferrule having a flared attachment end configured to be disposed intermediate the shield conductor and the inner insulation layer of the cable and a crimped outer ferrule formed of sheet metal having a cable attachment portion that defines a pair of bypass crimp wings and a pair of insulation crimp wings. Each insulation crimp wing defines a prong having a pointed end that penetrates the outer insulation layer of the cable. The flared attachment end of the inner ferrule is located intermediate the bypass crimp wings and the insulation crimp wings when the outer ferrule is crimped to the shielded cable.

A connection switching device is provided which connects a plug, having a plug pin connected to an inspecting circuit, to a receptacle connector connecting an antenna and a transmission/reception circuit, and switches a connection to a parallel connection where the inspection circuit is connected to the antenna and to the transmission/reception circuit. The receptacle connector includes a first contact, a second contact, and a normally closed terminal that is brought into elastic contact with the first contact and the second contact. The plug includes a first plug pin being brought into contact with the first contact, a second plug pin being brought into contact with the second contact, and an insulating projection being inserted between at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal to insulate between the at least one of the first and second contacts and the normally closed terminal.