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An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to

An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to operate indicator lights 941 at one or both ends of the cable. A hybrid plug connector 300 terminates the cable at each end and includes a dielectric housing 20, 30 that encloses the optical fiber (glass or plastic), which extends through a front opening 21 in the housing. A single cantilever latch 22 is mounted on a top-side of the housing that is adapted to engage a mating jack receptacle 440 in a locking relationship. A conductor-holding apparatus is molded into the bottom side of the housing where it holds a number of insulated electrical conductors and metallic blade terminals 36 that pierce the insulation and make electrical contact with each of the conductors. The mating jack receptacle includes a row of spaced wire springs 449 at the entrance of the optical connecting portion of the receptacle. The wire springs either extend to an opposite side of the receptacle to provide electrical interconnection between a pair of hybrid plug connectors, or the wire springs are arrayed to fit into a printed wiring board 710 for interconnection with electrical circuitry 730 thereon.

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An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to

An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to operate indicator lights 941 at one or both ends of the cable. A hybrid plug connector 300 terminates the cable at each end and includes a dielectric housing 20, 30 that encloses the optical fiber (glass or plastic), which extends through a front opening 21 in the housing. A single cantilever latch 22 is mounted on a top-side of the housing that is adapted to engage a mating jack receptacle 440 in a locking relationship. A conductor-holding apparatus is molded into the bottom side of the housing where it holds a number of insulated electrical conductors and metallic blade terminals 36 that pierce the insulation and make electrical contact with each of the conductors. The mating jack receptacle includes a row of spaced wire springs 449 at the entrance of the optical connecting portion of the receptacle. The wire springs either extend to an opposite side of the receptacle to provide electrical interconnection between a pair of hybrid plug connectors, or the wire springs are arrayed to fit into a printed wiring board 710 for interconnection with electrical circuitry 730 thereon. ncluding an anode and a cathode, a high voltage power source feeding said x-ray tube through a high voltage connector assembly, an electronic power amplifying system positioned next to said high voltage power source, electronic power amplifying system connected by a low voltage cable to said control panel, and a protective lead plastic cover surrounding said housing. 4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 3, wherein said image receptor assembly further comprises a window at one end, said window positioned to allow passage of said x-rays to said fluoroscopic image receptor, an image amplifier assembly which receives the transmitted light image from said fiber optic system, optical lenses interposed between said fiber optic system and said image amplifier assembly, a cable which transmits said video signal from said charge coupled device to a computer monitor and/or television and VCR, and a fiber optic connector which receives an image from said intraoral image receptor. 5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said control panel comprises a housing including a microprocessor, said microprocessor connected to an on/off switch, digital controls, a kilovoltage level control, an amperage level control, exposure timing circuits, exposure time alarm control including visual and auditory signals, and a LCD panel, said housing including a pedal cable, a hand control cable, and a power supply emerging therefrom, said pedal cable including an activator pedal for use in fluoroscopic mode, said hand control cable including a hand activator control for use in conventional radiographic mode, said housing including a plastic holder for holding said hand control cable when not in use. 6. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control panel housing is connected to a wall by four screws. 7. The apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said control panel housing comprises an attachment tube connected to an attachment device, said attachment device connects to a portable table which includes a lead weight for balance and four legs having four wheels for portability of said control panel. 8. The apparatus as claimed in claim 6, wherein said activator pedel has two pedal controls, one for activation of said apparatus in fluoroscopic mode, another for activation of recording of a procedure. 9. The apparatus as claimed in claim 8, wherein one arm of said three mechanical arms is connected to said control panel, another arm of said three mechanical arms is connected to said housing, wherein said three mechanical arms are connected to each other; said mechanical arms being able to extend, fold and move in various directions. 10. The apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein said intraoral image receptor comprises a fluorescent screen at one end which receives said x-rays after passage through the dental region of the patient, a fiber optic plate coupling which receives an image from said fluorescent screen, a fiber optic cable which transmits said image to said fiber optic connector of said image receptor assembly, and a lead foil backing positioned at an opposed end, in relation to said fluorescent screen, to reduce radiation exposure to the patient. 11. The apparatus as claimed in claim 10, wherein said plastic holder device comprises an intraoral image receptor holder and a clip. 12. Apparatus for use in dentistry for producing real time fluoroscopic images, said apparatus comprising: a housing for emitting x-rays for passage through a dental region of patient, said housing comprises a window at one end, an emitter positioned next to said window, said emitter including a beam limiter, an x-ray tube including an anode and a cathode, a high voltage power source feeding said x-ray tube through a high voltage connector assembly, an electronic power amplifying system positioned next to said high voltage power source, said electronic power amplifying system connected by a low voltage cable to said control panel, and a protective lead pla