Patent ID: 6409548
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A microelectronic connector assembly, comprising:an insert having a first face and a second face, wherein the first face and second face define a first cavity, said first cavity being configured to receive at least one electrical component; a plurality of first leads comprising first ends embedded within the first face such that a portion of the first ends of the first leads is exposed to the first cavity so as to make an electrical connection with an electrical component received in the first cavity, the plurality of first leads further comprising second ends extending from said insert, said second ends of the plurality of first leads being configured to provide an electrical connection with a modular plug; a plurality of second leads comprising first ends embedded within the second face such that a portion of the first ends of the second leads is exposed to the first cavity so as to make an electrical connection with an electrical component received in the first cavity, the plurality of second leads further comprising second ends extending from said insert and configured to provide an electrical connection with a printed circuit board; and a connector body having a front, a back, and a dividing wall separating said front from said back, said front having a second cavity adapted to receive a modular plug therein, said back having a third cavity for receiving the insert, and said dividing wall having a plurality of openings providing communication between said second cavity and said third cavity, wherein the plurality of first leads are configured to protrude through the plurality of openings into the second cavity.