Modular connector for terminating EMI/RFI shielded cordage and cord terminated thereby
US4506944A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/62
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved modular plug connector is provided with a contact as a part of the connector itself for terminating the foil shield of a cord to prevent or control the radiation of interference-causing electromagnetic and radio frequency signals from the region of the connector, such as when the cord is used in the transmission of high frequency digital-based data. The connector incorporating the shield terminating contact also advantageously provides for the isolation and grounding of electrostatic charge. The shield terminating contact is constituted by a contact pin which passes through a side wall of the connector housing into the cord-receiving cavity to electrically engage the cord shield.
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