Dielectric transmission medium connector and methods for use therewith
Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, a connector that includes a first port configured to receive electromagnetic waves guided by a first dielectric core of a first transmission medium. A waveguide is configured to guide the electromagnetic waves from the first port to a second port. The second port is configured to transmit the electromagnetic waves to a second dielectric core of a second transmission medium. Other embodiments are disclosed.
1. A connector comprising:
a first port configured to receive electromagnetic waves at non-optical frequencies guided by a first dielectric core of a conductorless cable; and
a waveguide configured to guide the electromagnetic waves from the first port to a second port, wherein the waveguide includes a third dielectric core, wherein the electromagnetic waves are bound to the third dielectric core, wherein the third dielectric core is surrounded, at least in part, by a dielectric cladding having a first dielectric constant that is less than a second dielectric constant of the third dielectric core, wherein the dielectric cladding is surrounded, at least in part, by an insulating jacket, and wherein a first portion of the electromagnetic waves propagates within the third dielectric core and a second portion of the electromagnetic waves propagates inside the dielectric cladding;
wherein the second port is configured to transmit the electromagnetic waves to a second dielectric core of a dielectric antenna.
2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion.
3. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion that mitigates radiation as the electromagnetic waves are guided about an angle of connection.
4. The connector of claim 3 , wherein the angle of connection is adjustable and wherein the third dielectric core includes a ball and socket joint.
5. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the third dielectric core comprises a polyurethane material.
6. The connector of claim 5 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion that mitigates radiation as the electromagnetic waves are guided about an angle of connection.
7. The connector of claim 6 , wherein the second portion contains more energy than the first portion.
8. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the dielectric antenna facilitates wireless network communication with at least one client device in a non-cellular frequency band.
9. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the waveguide comprises a polyethylene material.
10. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion of a polyurethane material.
11. A connector comprising:
a first port coupleable to a first dielectric core of a first cable that operates without an electrical return path, wherein the first port receives electromagnetic waves from the first cable at non-optical frequencies; and
a waveguide configured to guide the electromagnetic waves from the first port to a second port in accordance with an angle of connection, wherein the waveguide includes a third dielectric core and wherein the electromagnetic waves are guided by the third dielectric core, wherein the angle of connection is adjustable and wherein the third dielectric core includes a ball and socket joint, wherein the third dielectric core is surrounded, at least in part, by a dielectric cladding having a first dielectric constant that is less than a second dielectric constant of the third dielectric core, and wherein a first portion of the electromagnetic waves propagates inside the third dielectric core and a second portion of the electromagnetic waves propagates inside the dielectric cladding;
wherein the second port is coupleable to a second dielectric core of a second cable to facilitate wireless network connectivity with at least one client device via an antenna at the non-optical frequencies.
12. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the waveguide comprises a polyethylene material.
13. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion.
14. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion that mitigates radiation as the electromagnetic waves are guided about the angle of connection.
15. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the third dielectric core comprises a polyurethane material.
16. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the third dielectric core comprises a high density polyethylene material.
17. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the third dielectric core includes a bulbous portion of a polyurethane material.
18. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the dielectric cladding is surrounded, at least in part, by an insulating jacket.
19. The connector of claim 11 , wherein the second portion contains more energy than the first portion.