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Shielding a connector to reduce interference

US9318850B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2014
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49128
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a connector such as an edge connector includes a connector housing, a first set of pins configured within the housing and having first ends to couple to corresponding signal lines of a first circuit board and second ends to couple to corresponding signal lines of a mating connector of a second circuit board, and a conductive material adapted to the housing to reduce interference caused by one or more sources of interference. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

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