Patent ID: 7878827
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector comprising: a metallic shell defining a receiving space therein; an insulative housing disposed within the receiving space, and including a body and a contact insert assembled therein, said body comprising a base and a tongue projecting from the base; a plurality of electrical contacts secured to the contact insert and each comprising a mating end arranged on the tongue, a solder end projecting out of the insulative housing, and at least one connecting end located therebetween, the contact insert defining a recess in which connecting ends of the contacts are exposed; and an IC (Integrated Circuit) arranged within the recess of the contact insert and comprising a plurality of contact pads for electrical connecting with the connecting ends of the electrical contacts respectively; wherein the base defines a receiving space for receiving the contact insert and the contact insert has a support section for supporting the IC and a plurality clips adjacent to the recess.