Connector with ESD protection
US5947773A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Sep 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector having ESD protection is disclosed having a housing, and a first and second set of connector contacts. First set of connector contacts provide discharge of static charge prior to the engagement of second set of connector contacts. Connector may be adapted to provide protection against static charge transfer in applications ranging from an RJ-45 connector realization to a PCB edge connector application.
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