A tap includes an input configured to be connected to a line. The tap also includes a first signal conditioning circuit having a first signal conditioning effect on downstream signals, upstream signals, or both. The tap also includes a second signal conditioning circuit having a second signal conditioning effect on the downstream signals, the upstream signals, or both. The second signal condition effect is different than the first signal conditioning effect. The tap also includes one or more subscriber ports configured to be connected to a subscriber premises. The tap also includes a path-selection device connected to the input, the first signal conditioning circuit, and the second signal conditioning circuit. The path-selection device is configured to selectably route the downstream signals from the input, through the first and second signal conditioning circuits, to the one or more subscriber ports.

A splitter with equidistant output ports is disclosed herein. In exemplary aspects, the splitter includes a housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly positioned therein, an input port, and a plurality of output ports. The printed circuit board assembly includes a PCB, an input conductor attached to a first surface of the printed circuit board at an input contact point, and a plurality of output conductors attached to a second surface of the PCB. The input port and the plurality of output ports are attached to the housing and surround at least a portion of the input conductor and the plurality of output conductors. The plurality of output ports includes at least three output ports, wherein each output port of the plurality of output ports, and each of the corresponding output conductors, are circumferentially positioned around the input contact point. Thus, the splitter provides improved signal balance and transfer.

A multi-tap device for a cable television (CATV) system includes a tap housing and a faceplate configured to be connected to the tap housing. The device also includes a first circuit board configured to be connected to the tap housing. The device also includes a second circuit board configured to be connected to the faceplate and to the first circuit board. The device also includes an access cover connected to the tap housing. The access cover is configured to be opened to provide access to disconnect the first circuit board from the tap housing and from the second circuit board and to subsequently remove the first circuit board from the tap housing, thereby changing a tap value of the multi-tap device. The second circuit board is configured to remain connected to the faceplate and positioned within the tap housing when the first circuit board is removed from the tap housing.

There is provided a connector comprising an electrically conductive member (48) fixed in position within a rotatable insulating body (42), the electrically conductive member (48) comprising at least one connection channel (72, 74), a biasing member (46) such as a torsion spring connected to the insulating body (42), and an insertion axis (94), wherein the rotatable insulating body (42) is formed with at least one tapered guide channel (44) in which is located an insertion axis and the insulating body (42) is rotatable from a first biased position in which the at least one tapered guide channel (44) is offset from the connection channel (72, 74) to a second biased position where the at least one connection channel (72, 74) is aligned with the insertion axis (94). The electrically conductive member (48) is rotatable against a biasing force of the biasing member (46) upon insertion of a conductor pin.

A splitter for allowing a hardline cable to be connected to the spotter as an input and a connector to be connected to the splitter as an output includes a housing portion. The housing portion includes an input portion; the input portion is configured to receive a hardline input cable; the housing portion includes an output portion; the input portion includes an engagement portion configured to engage a hardline back nut; the sputter is configured to connect to the hardline input cable; and the connection of the splitter to the hardline input cable is configured to allow the splitter to be installed on the hardline input cable without additional hardware to connect the splitter to the hardline input cable.

A joint connector includes one or more connecting units, in which one of the connecting units includes: a plurality of conductors; and a housing that holds the plurality of conductors, the conductor includes: trunk portions each of which having first ends and second ends; and branch portions each of which diverging from the trunk portion, the branch portion includes an output terminal portions, the housing includes: a first coupling portion disposed on a side of the first end; and a second coupling portion disposed on a side of the second end, and the first coupling portion of one of the housings and the second coupling portion of another one of the housings are coupled each other, causing the first end of the conductor and the second end of another one of the conductors to be connected to each other.

Embodiments of a high-frequency electrical distributor device may have an input end with a connector of a first connector type, and an output end with at least two connectors of at least one second connector type which is different from the first connector type. Embodiments may further include a distributor region between the connector at the input end and the connector at the output end. The connector at the input end has at least two differential contact element pairs. The distributor region distributes the contact element pairs of the connector at the input end to the connectors at the output end.

Embodiments of a high-frequency electrical distributor device may have an input end with a connector of a first connector type, and an output end with at least two connectors of at least one second connector type which is different from the first connector type. Embodiments may further include a distributor region between the connector at the input end and the connector at the output end. The connector at the input end has at least two differential contact element pairs. The distributor region distributes the contact element pairs of the connector at the input end to the connectors at the output end.

A cable connector for decreasing signal return loss includes a front cap, a base, and a connecting terminal. A first hole is formed on the front cap, and a second hole is formed on the base. A second front side of the base connects to a first back side of the front cap. The connecting terminal includes an elastic clamping part, a wire connection part, and a lead part. A back side of the clamping part is a free end, and a front side of the clamping part is connected to the wire connection part. The lead part is mounted in front of the wire connection part. The connecting terminal is mounted in the base, and the lead part pierces the front cap covering the connecting terminal through the first hole. The present invention prevents capacitance in the cable connector, and improves electric signal transmission efficiency.

There is provided a connector comprising an electrically conductive member (48) fixed in position within a rotatable insulating body (42), the electrically conductive member (48) comprising at least one connection channel (72, 74), a biasing member (46) such as a torsion spring connected to the insulating body (42), and an insertion axis (94), wherein the rotatable insulating body (42) is formed with at least one tapered guide channel (44) in which is located an insertion axis and the insulating body (42) is rotatable from a first biased position in which the at least one tapered guide channel (44) is offset from the connection channel (72, 74) to a second biased position where the at least one connection channel (72, 74) is aligned with the insertion axis (94). The electrically conductive member (48) is rotatable against a biasing force of the biasing member (46) upon insertion of a conductor pin.