Reference conductor for improving signal integrity in electrical connectors
US4846727A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 11, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 11, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6599
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A reference conductor for improving signal integrity in connectors and connector systems. More particularly the reference conductor includes a conductive plate positioned between adjacent rows of signal conductors in a connector and which is electrically connected to reference circuits on substrates associated with the connector to provide a low inductance signal return path.
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