Patent ID: 7175475
Filing Date: 2007-02-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A module for electrically connecting to a host device comprising: a first electrical connector for receiving first and second sets of copper wires for transmitting a plurality of parallel electrical signals to and from the module, respectively, the first electrical connector including an electro-magnetic interference (EMI) shield extending outwardly therefrom; electrical circuitry for timing and synchronizing the parallel electrical signals; a housing for supporting the electrical circuitry including a slot extending at least partially therearound for receiving the EMI shield, thereby fully enclosing the EMI shield within the housing; a second electrical connector extending outwardly from the housing for transmitting the parallel electrical signals to and from the host device; wherein the housing comprises a top cover and a bottom cover; wherein each of the top and bottom covers including a slot for receiving the EMI shield.