Patent ID: 7262944
Filing Date: 2007-08-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A receptacle which is defined in a given interface standard, performs data transfer by using differential signals, and is connected to a plug when transmitting a signal between devices, the receptacle comprising: a power supply terminal; a ground terminal; a first differential signal terminal used for transmitting one of the differential signals; a second differential signal terminal used for transmitting another of the differential signals, the second differential signal terminal making a pair with the first differential signal terminal; and at least one protection element provided between the power supply terminal and the ground terminal, wherein: dimensions of the receptacle are defined in a given interface standard; the receptacle further includes a first section which is connected to the plug and a second section which is provided within a part other than the first section; the protection element is provided in the second section; the second section has a terminal recess; the power supply terminal, the ground terminal, the first terminal, and the second terminal stick out through a bottom of the terminal recess; and the protection element is provided in the terminal recess.