Ground plane cable connector assembly
US6139358A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 1999 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/675
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable assembly comprises a substrate forming first and second mating portions and a ground pad. A first connector is assembled to the first mating portion and a ribbon cable electrically connected to the first mating portion. A ground plane is assembled to the ribbon cable and electrically connected to the ground pad of the substrate at one end. A second connector is connected to another end of the ribbon cable. A metal tab electrically connected to ground terminals of the second connector at one end and electrically connected to the ground plane at another end.
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