Patent ID: 6039580
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: H01P

Abstract:
An RF system comprising:an RF element having at least one conductive pad and a ground pad; andan RF connector comprising:a conductive support having at least one aperture;an electrical insulator disposed within said aperture of said conductive support and having an aperture,a conductive contact having a portion disposed within said aperture of said electrical insulator and a compliant end adjacent to an end of said aperture and capable of being compressed when said compliant end contacts said conductive pad of said RF element; anda compliant conductive member disposed concentrically around said conductive contact and electrically insulated from said conductive contact by said electrical insulator, wherein said compliant conductive member contacts said ground pad of said RF element when said compliant end of said conductive contact contacts said conductive pad of said RF element.