Patent ID: 7344391
Filing Date: 2008-03-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector, comprising: a first differential signal contact comprising an L-shaped body portion, a first contact arm connected to a first end of the L-shaped body portion, and a second contact arm connected to the first end of the L-shaped body portion and positioned at an angle with respect to the first contact arm, the first contact arm and the second contact arm defining a plug contact receiving space therebetween and the L-shaped body extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end; a second differential signal contact comprising an L-shaped body portion, a first contact arm connected to a first end of the L-shaped body portion, and a second contact arm connected to the first end of the L-shaped body portion and positioned at an angle with respect to the first contact arm, the first contact arm and the second contact arm defining a plug contact receiving space therebetween and the L-shaped body extending from a first end to a second end opposite the first end; and a plug portion comprising a first plug contact having two opposing substantially broadside surfaces for interfacing with said first differential signal contact, and a second plug contact having two opposing substantially broadside surfaces for interfacing with said second differential signal contact, wherein said two opposing broadside surfaces of said first plug contact are positioned at an angle with respect to the said two opposing broadside surfaces of said second plug contact.