Patent ID: 6918789
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A differential signal connector for transferring a plurality of differential signals between electronic components, comprising: a molded dielectric connector housing, the housing having distinct first and second engagement faces disposed on distinct sides of the housing, said housing having a plurality of walls formed therewith which intersect together to cooperatively define at least one aperture extending through said housing in a path between said two engagement faces, said housing including at least one conductive ground terminal held thereby on the second engagement face; a terminal assembly supporting a pair of differential signal terminals, the terminals extending along a path the length of the housing aperture, each terminal including contact and tail portions disposed at opposite ends thereof, the terminal contact and tail portions respectively extending out of said housing aperture and past said housing first and second engagement faces, the terminal assembly including a frame that supports said terminals within said aperture, said terminals further including body portion interconnecting said contact and tail portions together, said frame maintaining said terminal body portions apart from each other within said differential signal terminal pair in a preselected spacing apart throughout said frame, said frame dielectric material filling the spacing between said terminal body portions to promote coupling between said terminal body portions of said differential signal terminal pair; and said connector housing including a conductive plating disposed exterior surfaces at said housing aperture and said second engagement surface, the conductive plating contacting said connector housing ground second terminal for connection to a ground circuit to thereby define a ground reference for said differential signal terminal pair through said housing aperture and between said housing first and second engagement faces.