Patent ID: 6183266
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An apparatus comprising:a first engaging contact member, comprising a pin, mounted on a first circuit board and electrically coupled to a first signal line of the first circuit board;a second engaging contact member, comprising a socket, for removably engaging said first engaging contact member, said second engaging contact member being mounted on a second circuit board and electrically connected to a second signal line of the second circuit board, said socket having a socket cylindrical portion that is supported by a socket support member and has an open top end and an open bottom end;a conductive barrier member partially surrounding the second engaging contact member, said barrier member having at least one connector coupling said barrier member to at least one bias voltage line;an insulating material disposed between the barrier member and said second engaging contact member, andwherein said barrier member further comprises a plurality of retaining tabs extending inwardly.