Connector assembly having signal and coaxial contacts
US7867032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 13, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/7082
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a housing and contacts. The housing is configured to mate with a mating connector. The contacts are in the housing and configured to electrically connect the connector assembly with the mating connector. The contacts are arranged in a coaxial signal contact pattern. The coaxial signal contact pattern includes a center signal contact surrounded by contacts electrically connected to an electrical ground in a manner to emulate a coaxial connection with the mating connector.
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