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Plug connector modules

US8777666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2012
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R43/24
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plug connector module that includes a metal frame having a base portion, an insertion end and a cavity that extends from the base portion into the insertion end. The insertion end is configured to be inserted into a cavity of a corresponding receptacle connector. A substrate extends through the base portion of the frame and into the insertion end. A first plurality of external contacts is positioned in a first opening and a second plurality of contacts positioned within a second opening. One or more electronic components is coupled to the substrate, and a first encapsulant that covers and environmentally seals the one or more electronic components. A second encapsulant covers and environmentally seals a metal shield and at least a portion of a leg that extends from the shield.

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