High frequency modular connector
US4571014A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R9/2408
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high frequency modular connector (1) for use with a circuit board (2) to interconnect the circuit board with a backplane (3) of equipment mounting apparatus. The connector apparatus comprises connector modules (10, 12) each having a row and column configuration of first contacts (1014) for engaging the backplane with each first contact connected by a shielded conductor path (1010) with a corresponding second contact (1013) for engaging the circuit board. A conducting member (13) surrounds the first contacts and engages a spring conducting member (11) positioned between and electrically engaging the connector modules. The spring conducting member is biased in engagement with grounding apparatus of the backplane to provide a common ground for shielding the connector apparatus.
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