Patent ID: 6808422
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A filter insert for insertion on an array of electrical terminals in a connector assembly, the filter insert comprising:a rigid substrate having first openings through which said electrical terminals initially pass when said filter insert is inserted on said array of electrical terminals, said first openings being over-sized relative to said electrical terminals so that said electrical terminals pass through said first openings without interference; and filter circuitry supported on a surface of said rigid substrate facing away from said connector assembly for filtering electrical signals carried by said electrical terminals, including conductor traces having second openings that are concentric with said first openings, said second opening being under-sized relative to said electrical terminals so that said conductor traces deform away from said rigid substrate when said electrical terminals pass through said second openings, forming interference fit electrical connections between said conductor traces and said electrical terminals.