Coaxial cable fastening assembly for hybrid fiber optic coaxial network device

Abstract

A coaxial cable fastening assembly includes a stamped conductor having a leaf spring receptacle portion to provide coaxial cable connections inside an HFC network device, such as an HFC node or amplifier. The stamping conductor part is formed by stamping a single metal sheet and is located in the insulating part. The insulative portion may be located inside a housing of the HFC network device adjacent to the coaxial cable port such that the leaf spring receptacle portion receives and aligns with a coaxial cable center conductor pin of a coaxial cable connected to the coaxial cable port. In one embodiment, the coaxial cable fastening assembly further includes a pin portion formed of the same sheet metal as the leaf spring receptacle. In another embodiment, the PCB-mounted coaxial cable fastening assembly further includes a PCB mounting portion formed of the same sheet metal as the leaf spring receptacle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a coaxial cable connection and fastening assembly, in particular to a coaxial cable fastening assembly with a stamped conductor used in a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network device. Background Art

[0002] Hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) networks are used to provide high-bandwidth communications between a headend / hub and end users, such as homes and businesses. For example, such HFC networks are often used to provide cable television (CATV) and Internet services to end users. HFC network architectures typically include optical fiber for carrying optical signals (e.g., from the headend / hub), coaxial cable for carrying radio frequency (RF) signals (e.g., for transmission to end users), and HFC network devices such as HFC nodes, amplifiers, and splitters connected to the optical fiber and / or coaxial cable. In order to provide additional bandwidth for enhanced TV and Internet services, the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) has been adopted to standardize the continued improvement of existing HFC networks, and it may be necessary to upgrade the HFC network infrastructure to meet the increasing bandwidth requirements, such as when migrating from DOCSIS 3.1 to DOCSIS 4.0.

[0003] The connection between the HFC network device and the coaxial cable should allow the cable to be connected relatively easily while providing the desired RF performance at the RF frequencies of the HFC network. The HFC network device, such as an HFC node or amplifier, may include a coaxial cable port, wherein the coaxial cable is connected to a cable center conductor pin (also known as a "stinger") that is electrically connected inside the HFC network device using a coaxial cable fastening assembly. The length and contact of this coaxial center conductor pin may affect the RF connection and performance. Thus, as the network moves to a different DOCSIS standard with higher bandwidth and RF frequencies, the connection between the HFC network device and the coaxial cable may need to be upgraded. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a fastening assembly can be used to connect to a coaxial cable in a hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network device. The fastening assembly includes an insulating portion and a stamped conductor, wherein the insulating portion defines a spring socket channel extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion, and the stamped conductor is fixed to the insulating portion. The stamped conductor includes a leaf spring socket portion located in the spring socket channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening. The leaf spring socket portion is used to receive a coaxial cable center conductor pin passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening. The stamped conductor is stamped from a single metal sheet.

[0005] According to another aspect of the present invention, a coaxial cable fastening assembly with a PCB mounted thereon can be used to connect to a coaxial cable in a hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network device. The coaxial cable fastening assembly with a PCB mounted thereon includes a printed circuit board (PCB), an insulating portion mounted to the PCB, and a stamped conductor fixed in the insulating portion. The insulating portion defines a spring socket channel extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion. The stamped conductor includes a PCB mounting portion and a leaf spring socket portion formed by a single metal sheet. The leaf spring socket portion is located in the spring socket channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening. The leaf spring socket portion is used to receive the center conductor pin of the coaxial cable passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening. The PCB mounting portion extends from the leaf spring portion and is electrically connected to the PCB.

[0006] According to yet another aspect of the present invention, a hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) network device includes a housing and at least one fastening assembly, wherein the housing includes at least one coaxial cable port for connecting a coaxial cable outside the housing, and the at least one fastening assembly is fastened in the housing adjacent to the coaxial cable port so that a coaxial cable center conductor pin of the coaxial cable extends through the coaxial cable port and extends into the fastening assembly. The fastening assembly includes an insulating portion, the insulating portion defining a spring jack channel extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion. The spring jack channel is aligned with the at least one coaxial cable port in the housing. The fastening assembly also includes a stamped conductor fixed in the insulating portion. The stamped conductor includes a leaf spring jack portion located in the spring jack channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening. The leaf spring jack portion is used to receive and engage with a coaxial cable center conductor pin extending into the at least one coaxial cable port and passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening. The stamped conductor is stamped from a single metal sheet. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] These and other features and advantages will be better understood by reading the following detailed description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0008] Figure 1FIG. 4 is a side view of a stamped conductor used in a coaxial cable fastening assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a stamped conductor used in a coaxial cable fastening assembly according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 3A To include Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of a coaxial cable securing assembly for a stamped conductor is shown.

[0011] Figure 3B To include Figure 1 A partial cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a stamped conductor coaxial cable securing assembly is shown.

[0012] Figure 4A for Figure 3A A side view of a coaxial cable securing assembly is shown.

[0013] Figure 4B for Figure 3A A top view of a coaxial cable securing assembly is shown.

[0014] Figure 4C For along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the coaxial cable securing assembly taken along line CC in FIG.

[0015] Figure 4D For along Figure 4A A cross-sectional view of the coaxial cable securing assembly taken along line DD in FIG.

[0016] Figure 4E For along Figure 4B A cross-sectional view of the coaxial cable securing assembly taken along line EE in FIG.

[0017] Figure 5A To include Figure 2 A front perspective view of a stamped conductor PCB mounted coaxial cable retention assembly is shown.

[0018] Figure 5B To include Figure 2 A rear perspective view of a stamped conductor coaxial cable retention assembly with a PCB mounted thereon is shown.

[0019] Fig. 6A for Figure 5A as well as Figure 5B A front view of a coaxial cable retention assembly with a PCB mounted is shown.

[0020] Figure 6B For along Fig. 6A A cross-sectional view of a coaxial cable securing assembly with a PCB mounted thereon, taken along line BB in FIG.

[0021] Figure 6C For along Fig. 6A A cross-sectional view of a coaxial cable securing assembly with a PCB mounted thereon, taken along line CC in FIG.

[0022] 7A to 7D 1 is a perspective view of a coaxial cable fastening assembly with a PCB installed according to different embodiments of the present invention.

[0023] Fig. 8A A hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network amplifier including a coaxial cable securing assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8B A device including a recessed area for receiving a coaxial cable fastening assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention Fig. 8A The housing portion of the HFC network amplifier is shown.

[0025] Fig.9A A coaxial fastening assembly having a coaxial fastening assembly located in a housing portion adjacent to a coaxial cable port and connected to a center pin of the coaxial cable Figure 8B A cross-sectional view of the housing portion is shown.

[0026] Fig. 9B An enlarged view of a coaxial cable securing assembly in a housing portion connected to a center pin of a coaxial cable and a G-type connector in the housing portion.

[0027] Fig.10 Plotted are simulation data obtained from RF simulations performed on a coaxial cable securing assembly having stamped conductors connected to a G-type connector.

[0028] [Description of Reference Numerals]

[0029] 100: Fastening components

[0030] 102: Stamping conductor

[0031] 110: Leaf spring jack

[0032] 112: Leaf spring component

[0033] 113,115: Circular part

[0034] 114: Leaf spring component

[0035] 116: Backend

[0036] 120: Pin part

[0037] 122: Slender cylindrical body

[0038] 124: Round tip

[0039] 130: Insulation part

[0040] 132: Jack channel

[0041] 133: Receiving opening

[0042] 134: Pin channel

[0043] 140: Locking nut

[0044] 142: Aperture

[0045] 200: Fastening components

[0046] 202: Stamping conductor

[0047] 210: Leaf spring jack

[0048] 212: Leaf spring component

[0049] 213: Circular part

[0050] 214: Leaf spring component

[0051] 215: Circular part

[0052] 216: Backend

[0053] 220: PCB installation part

[0054] 222: Cylindrical body

[0055] 230: Insulation part

[0056] 232: Jack channel

[0057] 233: Receiving opening

[0058] 236: Installation components

[0059] 240: PCB

[0060] 700a,700b,700c,700d: Coaxial cable fastening assembly

[0061] 730: Insulation

[0062] 740: PCB

[0063] 750: Connector

[0064] 752: Connector jack

[0065] 754: Pin

[0066] 800: Fastening components

[0067] 802: Stamped conductor

[0068] 810: Jack part

[0069] 820: Pin part

[0070] 830: Insulation

[0071] 840: Locking nut

[0072] 850: Connector

[0073] 852: Internal conductive part

[0074] 854: External pairing part

[0075] 860: HFC Amplifier

[0076] 862: Amplifier housing

[0077] 864a,864b: Connector port

[0078] 866a,866b: concave area

[0079] 870: Coaxial cable

[0080] 872: Conductor pin

[0081] CC,DD,EE: Line DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0082] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a coaxial cable fastening assembly includes a stamped conductor having a leaf spring receptacle portion to provide a coaxial cable connection inside an HFC network device such as an HFC node or amplifier. The stamped conductor portion is stamped from a single metal sheet and is located in an insulating portion. The insulating portion may be located inside a housing of the HFC network device adjacent to a coaxial cable port, such that the leaf spring receptacle portion receives and aligns with a coaxial cable center conductor pin of a coaxial cable connected to the coaxial cable port. In one embodiment, the coaxial cable fastening assembly includes a pin portion inside the housing for mating with a coaxial RF connector (e.g., a G-type connector) and a stamped conductor having a leaf spring portion. In another embodiment, a coaxial cable fastening assembly mounted with a PCB includes a PCB mounting portion formed of the same metal sheet as the leaf spring receptacle and a stamped conductor having a leaf spring portion. The PCB mounting portion is mounted and electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB), such that the PCB electrically connects the stamped conductor to a pin inside the housing for mating with a coaxial RF connector (e.g., a G-type connector) and mounted on the PCB.

[0083] Older network devices use set screws and star washers to secure the coaxial cable center conductor pins, but such connections require opening the housing for installation, and variations in the length and torque of the center conductor pins can cause performance issues. Newer HFC network devices use spring-loaded fastening assemblies that facilitate connection of the coaxial cable center conductor pins but do not adequately address other issues such as center conductor pin length and impedance control. As such, the spring-loaded fastening mechanism may become a weak RF entry point, especially at the higher frequencies (e.g., up to 3 GHz) required by the CATV DOCSIS 4.0 standard.

[0084] Other coaxial cable fastening assemblies use a single piece conductor, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 11,456,566, which is commonly owned and incorporated herein by reference. Such a single piece conductor is an improvement over previous setscrew and spring loaded fastening assemblies, but may not adequately connect with coaxial cable center conductor pins of different sizes and may not provide the desired RF performance. In particular, the coaxial cable fastening assemblies disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 11,456,566 may have a relatively limited range of coaxial cable center conductor pin lengths and / or diameters.

[0085] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a coaxial cable fastening assembly including a stamped conductor with a leaf spring receptacle portion allows for relatively simple and consistent connection of a coaxial cable center conductor pin and can provide desired RF performance. The stamped conductor is also easier to manufacture than set screw and spring loaded fastening assemblies and other single piece conductors.

[0086] Please refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 , two different embodiments of stamped conductors 102, 202 for use with embodiments of coaxial cable fastening assemblies according to the present invention are illustrated and described in detail. Both stamped conductors 102, 202 include leaf spring receptacles 110, 210 having similar designs, and both stamped conductors 102, 202 are stamped from a single sheet of metal. For example, the stamped conductors 102, 202 can be stamped from 0.30 mm high conductive copper using a continuous die. This material provides high strength, good conductivity (both thermal and electrical), and good spring force.

[0087] The leaf spring jack 110, 210 includes a leaf spring member 112, 114, 212, 214 having a circular portion 113, 115, 213, 215, and the circular portion 113, 115, 213, 215 defines a center pin receiving channel. The circular portion 113, 115, 213, 215 is smaller than the center conductor pin of the coaxial cable (not shown). Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 ) in diameter so that the coaxial cable center conductor pin, when inserted into the center pin receiving channel, engages the circular portions 113, 115, 213, 215 of the opposing leaf spring members 112, 114, 212, 214 by friction fit. The opposing leaf spring members 112, 114, 212, 214 are biased against the center conductor pin to secure the center conductor pin and provide an electrical connection between the circular portions 113, 115, 213, 215 of the opposing leaf spring members 112, 114, 212, 214 and the center conductor pin. The contact provided by the opposing leaf spring members 112, 114, 212, 214 can be box-shaped to increase the cross-sectional area, thereby allowing for higher current carrying capacity. The center pin receiving channel may also be open at the rear end 116 , 216 of the leaf spring receptacle 110 , 210 to allow a longer center conductor pin to be received in the leaf spring receptacle 110 , 210 .

[0088] like Figure 1 The stamped conductor 102 is also shown to include a pin portion 120 formed from the same sheet metal as the leaf spring receptacle 110. The pin portion 120 is used to engage a coaxial RF connector such as a G-type connector located in an HFC network device, which will be described in more detail below. In the illustrated embodiment, the pin portion 120 includes an elongated cylindrical body 122 and a rounded tip 124, but other shapes and configurations are also contemplated and within the scope of the present invention.

[0089] like Figure 2 The stamped conductor 202 is also shown to include a PCB mounting portion 220 formed from the same sheet metal as the leaf spring receptacle 210. The PCB mounting portion 220 is used to mount and electrically connect to a PCB, which will be described in more detail below. In the illustrated embodiment, the PCB mounting portion 220 includes a cylindrical body 222 for being received in, for example, a through hole of a PCB, but other shapes and configurations are also contemplated and within the scope of the present invention.

[0090] Please refer to Figure 3A , 3B as well as FIG. 4A to FIG. 4E , describes in detail the Figure 1The coaxial cable fastening assembly 100 of the punched conductor 102 is shown. In the coaxial cable fastening assembly 100, the punched conductor 102 is located in the insulating portion 130 so that the leaf spring jack 110 and the pin portion 120 can be connected to the respective coaxial cable center conductor pins and the coaxial RF connector in the housing of the HFC network device. In one example, the punched conductor 102 can be sandwiched between two plastic sheets forming the insulating portion 130 and fixed in the insulating portion 130 so that there is no movement of the punched conductor 102 relative to the insulating portion 130 except for the movement of the leaf spring member to receive the center conductor pin. The insulating portion 130 can be made of a dielectric material, such as a plastic material.

[0091] The insulating portion 130 is adapted to be received in a receptacle in a housing of an HFC network device and secured by a locking nut 140, which will be described in more detail below. The locking nut 140 includes an aperture 142 defining a receptacle for receiving a coaxial RF connector.

[0092] like FIG. 4A to FIG. 4E As shown, the insulating portion 130 includes a spring jack channel 132, which extends to a center conductor pin receiving opening 133 on one side of the insulating portion 130. The leaf spring jack 110 is located in the spring jack channel 132, so that the coaxial cable center conductor pin (not shown) passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening 133 will be engaged between the opposite leaf spring members 112, 114 of the leaf spring jack 110 (see Figure 4D The leaf spring receptacle passage 132 may extend beyond the leaf spring receptacle 110 and may extend to the opposite side of the insulating portion 130 (eg, as shown in FIG. 1 ). Figure 4C as well as Figure 4D ) to accommodate the longer coaxial cable center conductor pin that may extend through the leaf spring jack 110.

[0093] In this embodiment of the coaxial cable securing assembly 100, the insulating portion 130 also includes a pin channel 134 that extends from the spring receptacle channel 132 to the first end of the insulating portion 130. The pin portion 120 is located in the pin channel 134 and extends beyond the first end of the insulating portion 130 and into the aperture 142 defined by the locking nut 140. The aperture 142 defined by the locking nut 140 surrounds the pin portion 120 and provides a receptacle for receiving a coaxial RF connector, such as a G-type connector, in an HFC network device, which will be described in more detail below.

[0094] Please refer to Figure 5A , 5B as well as FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C , describes in detail the Figure 2The coaxial cable fastening assembly 200 with a PCB mounted thereon is shown as a stamped conductor 202. In the coaxial cable fastening assembly 200 with a PCB mounted thereon, the stamped conductor 202 is located in an insulating portion 230, which is secured by, for example, a mounting member 236 (see FIG. Figure 6B ) is mounted to the PCB 240. The PCB mounting portion 220 of the stamped conductor 202 is mounted and electrically connected to the PCB 240, thereby providing a connection to a connector in the HFC network device, which will be described in more detail below.

[0095] like FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C As shown, the insulating portion 230 includes a spring insertion channel 232, and the spring insertion channel 232 extends to a center conductor pin receiving opening 233 on one side of the insulating portion 230. The leaf spring insertion hole 210 is located in the spring insertion channel 232, so that the coaxial cable center conductor pin (not shown) passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening 233 will be engaged between the opposite leaf spring members 212 and 214 of the leaf spring insertion hole 210 (see Figure 6C The leaf spring receptacle channel 232 may also be provided on the back side (e.g., Figure 6B ) is open to accommodate a longer coaxial cable center conductor pin that may extend through the leaf spring jack 210.

[0096] In this embodiment of the coaxial cable fastening assembly 200, the PCB mounting portion 220 extends from the insulating portion 230 to the PCB 240 and is electrically connected to the conductive path on the PCB 240. Therefore, the stamped conductor 202 of the coaxial cable fastening assembly 200 can be electrically connected to the pins (not shown) mounted on the PCB 240 via the PCB 240. FIG. 6A to FIG. 6C ) and is used to mate with a coaxial RF connector, such as a G-type connector, in the housing of an HFC network device.

[0097] 7A to 7D Different embodiments of PCB mounted coaxial cable fastening assemblies 700a, 700b, 700c, 700d for connection to a G-type connector 750 are shown. 7A to 7D ) is mounted on a PCB 740 and a coaxial RF connector jack 752 having pins 754 is also mounted to the PCB 740, wherein the pins 754 are electrically connected to the stamped conductors inside the insulating portion 730 via conductive paths on the PCB 740. Fig. 7A , Figure 7B as well as Fig.7D As shown, the coaxial RF connector jack 752 and pins 754 can be mounted on the same side of the PCB 740 as the insulating portion 730 containing the stamped conductors, or as shown in FIG. Figure 7C As shown, mounted on opposite sides of PCB 740.

[0098] In the embodiments of the coaxial fastening assembly 100 and the coaxial fastening assembly 700a, 700b, 700c, 700d mounted with a PCB, the pins (e.g., the pin portion 120 in the coaxial fastening assembly 100 or the pin 754 mounted to the PCB 740 in the coaxial fastening assembly 700a, 700b, 700c, 700d) can be used to connect with a coaxial RF connector such as a G-type connector or an F-type connector inside the HFC network device. The coaxial RF connector can include an internal conductive portion and an aperture for receiving the pin so that the pin is electrically connected to the internal conductive portion. The coaxial RF connector can also include an external mating portion, which is received in the locking nut 140 of the coaxial cable fastening assembly 100 or received in the connector receptacle 752 of the coaxial cable fastening assembly 700a, 700b, 700c, 700d mounted with a PCB. In one example, the coaxial RF connector may have a larger outer diameter (e.g., at least 10 mm), for example, as described in detail in U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2023 / 0006402, which is commonly owned and incorporated herein by reference.

[0099] Please refer to Fig. 8A , Figure 8B , Fig.9A as well as Fig. 9B , a coaxial cable fastening assembly may be used in an HFC amplifier 860 to provide a coaxial cable connection to a cable external to the HFC amplifier 860. The HFC amplifier 860 may include an amplifier housing 862 having coaxial cable connector ports 864a, 864b for connection to a coaxial cable. Figure 8B As shown, the amplifier housing 862 may include recessed areas 866a, 866b located within the housing 862 adjacent to respective coaxial cable connector ports 864a, 864b for receiving coaxial cable securing assemblies, such as shown in FIG. FIG. 4A to FIG. 4E The coaxial cable fastening assembly 200 is provided.

[0100] Fig.9A as well as Fig. 9B A coaxial cable securing assembly 800 is depicted positioned in a recessed area adjacent to a coaxial cable connector port 864a and connected to a coaxial cable center conductor pin 872 of a coaxial cable 870 connected to the port 864a. A locking nut 840 secures the insulating portion 830 of the securing assembly 800 in the recessed area such that the leaf spring receptacle portion 810 of the stamped conductor 802 is aligned with the port 864a and the pin portion 820 of the stamped conductor 802 is positioned in the aperture defined by the locking nut 840. Fig.9A as well as Fig. 9BAs shown in both, the coaxial cable center conductor pin 872 penetrates and engages the leaf spring socket portion 810.

[0101] The coaxial RF connector 850, such as a G-type connector, is received in the aperture defined by the locking nut 840 and engages the pin portion 820 to make an electrical connection. The inner conductive portion 852 (shown in FIG. 1 ) of the coaxial RF connector 850 is Fig. 9B ) receives the pin portion 820 and is electrically connected to the pin portion 820 and the external mating portion 854 is received in the socket defined by the locking nut 840.

[0102] Fig.10 The figure shows the simulation data obtained by performing RF simulation on the coaxial fastening assembly 100 used with the G-type connector using the HFSS software of Ansys. Fig.10 As shown, the coaxial fastening assembly 100 with stamped conductors can provide improved impedance matching in a coaxial cable fastening assembly to obtain better return loss, such as a return loss of -30 dB at 2 GHz.

[0103] Thus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a coaxial cable securing assembly having a stamped conductor portion allows for easier manufacturing, facilitates connection to coaxial cable center conductor pins of various lengths, and provides improved impedance matching for better return loss, particularly at higher frequencies (e.g., 2 GHz).

[0104] Although the principles of the present invention have been described herein, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the description is exemplary only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition to the exemplary embodiments shown and described herein, other embodiments are contemplated within the scope of the present invention. Changes and modifications made by those skilled in the art are considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fastening assembly for connecting to a coaxial cable in a hybrid fiber-coaxial network device, characterized in that: The fastening assembly comprises: an insulating portion defining a spring receptacle passage extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion; and A stamped conductor is fixed in the insulating portion, the stamped conductor includes a spring socket portion located in the spring socket channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening, wherein the spring socket portion is used to receive a coaxial cable center conductor pin passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening, and wherein the stamped conductor is stamped from a single metal sheet.

2. The fastening assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating portion includes a first end, a second end and a side and defines a pin channel extending from the spring socket channel to the first end, wherein the stamped conductor includes a pin portion formed from the single metal sheet, the pin portion is located in the pin channel and extends beyond the first end of the insulating portion, and wherein the pin portion is used to engage with a coaxial RF connector in the hybrid fiber-coaxial network device.

3. The fastening assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Further included is a locking nut provided at the first end of the insulating portion, wherein the pin portion extends into an aperture defined by the locking nut, and wherein the locking nut is configured to receive the coaxial RF connector.

4. The fastening assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pin portion is formed as a cylindrical pin portion having a rounded tip.

5. The fastening assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The insulating portion is used to be mounted to a printed circuit board, and wherein the stamped conductor includes a printed circuit board mounting portion formed by the single metal sheet, wherein the printed circuit board mounting portion is used to be electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

6. The fastening assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leaf spring receptacle portion is formed by opposing leaf spring members spaced apart from one another to receive and apply force to the coaxial cable center conductor pin.

7. A coaxial cable fastening assembly with a printed circuit board mounted thereon, for connecting to a coaxial cable in a hybrid fiber-coaxial network device, characterized in that: Include: a printed circuit board; an insulating portion mounted to the printed circuit board, the insulating portion defining a spring receptacle passage extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion; as well as A stamped conductor is fixed in the insulating portion, the stamped conductor includes a printed circuit board mounting portion and a spring socket portion formed from a single metal sheet, wherein the spring socket portion is located in the spring socket channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening, wherein the spring socket portion is used to receive a coaxial cable center conductor pin passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening, and wherein the printed circuit board mounting portion extends from the spring socket portion and is electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

8. The coaxial cable fastening assembly with a printed circuit board installed according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pin is further included, the pin extending from the printed circuit board and used to mate with a coaxial radio frequency connector in the hybrid fiber coaxial network device, wherein the pin is electrically connected to the printed circuit board mounting portion of the stamped conductor via the printed circuit board.

9. The coaxial cable fastening assembly with a printed circuit board installed according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pin is mounted on one side of the printed circuit board, and wherein the insulating portion and the stamped conductor are mounted on an opposite side of the printed circuit board.

10. The coaxial cable fastening assembly with a printed circuit board installed according to claim 8, characterized in that: The pin, the insulating portion and the stamped conductor are mounted on the same side of the printed circuit board.

11. The coaxial cable fastening assembly with a printed circuit board installed according to claim 7, characterized in that: The leaf spring receptacle portion is formed by opposing leaf spring members spaced apart from one another to receive and apply force to the coaxial cable center conductor pin.

12. A hybrid fiber-coaxial network device, characterized in that: Include: a housing including at least one coaxial cable port for connecting to a coaxial cable external to the housing; and At least one fastening assembly is fastened in the housing adjacent to the coaxial cable port so that a coaxial cable center conductor pin of the coaxial cable extends through the coaxial cable port and into the fastening assembly, wherein the fastening assembly comprises: an insulating portion defining a spring receptacle passage extending to a center conductor pin receiving opening on one side of the insulating portion, wherein the spring receptacle passage is aligned with at least one coaxial cable port in the housing; as well as a stamped conductor fixed in the insulating portion, the stamped conductor including a spring socket portion located in the spring socket channel adjacent to the center conductor pin receiving opening, wherein the spring socket portion is used to receive and engage the coaxial cable center conductor pin extending into the at least one coaxial cable port and passing through the center conductor pin receiving opening, and wherein the stamped conductor is stamped from a single metal sheet.

13. The hybrid fiber-coaxial network device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The insulating portion includes a first end, a second end and a side and defines a pin channel extending from the spring socket channel to the first end, wherein the stamped conductor includes a pin portion formed from the single metal sheet, the pin portion is located in the pin channel and extends beyond the first end of the insulating portion, and wherein the pin portion is used to engage with a coaxial RF connector in the hybrid fiber-coaxial network device.

14. The hybrid fiber-coaxial network device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The housing includes a recessed area located within the housing and adjacent to the coaxial cable port, and wherein the fastening assembly is located within the recessed area such that the leaf spring receptacle portion is aligned with the coaxial cable port.

15. The hybrid fiber-coaxial network device according to claim 14, characterized in that: Further comprising a locking nut securing the insulating portion of the fastening assembly to the recessed region of the housing, wherein the pin portion extends into an aperture defined by the locking nut, and wherein the locking nut is configured to receive the coaxial RF connector.

16. The hybrid fiber-coaxial network device according to claim 12, characterized in that: Further comprising a printed circuit board located in the housing adjacent to the coaxial cable port, wherein the insulating portion is mounted to the printed circuit board, wherein the stamped conductor includes a printed circuit board mounting portion formed from the single metal sheet, and wherein the printed circuit board mounting portion is electrically connected to the printed circuit board.

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