Patent ID: 6648676
Filing Date: 2003-11-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cable end connector assembly comprising: an insulative housing having a base, a mating section extending forwardly from the base, the mating section defining a receiving space therein adapted for receiving a mating portion of the complementary connector: a plurality of signal contacts and power contacts mounted in the housing; a spacer device inserted into the housing engaging with the signal and power contacts; a plurality of wires, each wire having a conductor electrically connecting a corresponding power contact; a cable having a plurality of conductors each electrically connecting a corresponding signal contact; a cover over-molded with and enclosing a rear end of the housing and the wires and the cable; a panel mating with the mating section of the housing; and a pair of screws extending through the housing and the panel; wherein the spacer device comprises a first spacer located below the power contacts, and a second spacer fitting with the signal contacts.