Electrical connector having ground shield that controls impedance at mating interface
US9831608B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/737
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a housing, a signal contact, and a ground shield. The housing includes a base having a front side and an opposite rear side. The signal contact is received in the base and has a mating segment that extends forward of the front side. The ground shield is received in the base and extends forward of the front side. The ground shield surrounds the signal contact on at least one side thereof. The ground shield includes a deflectable spring tab extending from an inner surface of the ground shield towards the signal contact without engaging the signal contact. The spring tab is positioned forward of the front side of the base. The spring tab is configured to be deflected outward by a mating connector in a direction away from the signal contact during a mating operation.
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