Patent ID: 7453338
Filing Date: 2008-11-18
Classification: G02B,H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. An electrical connection system for use in connection with high frequency communication signals, comprising: a circuit board; a plurality of signal contact pads included on the circuit board, wherein one of the signal contact pads defines a plurality of open portions such that the signal contact pad with the plurality of open portions is configured to provide a reduction in shunt capacitance, relative to a shunt capacitance associated with a signal contact pad without a plurality of open portions, at least one of the open portions being defined at a coupling between the signal contact pad and a corresponding connector of an electrical device when the circuit board is fully inserted into a receptacle of the electrical device; a plurality of signal lines included on the circuit board, the signal lines operably connected to respective signal contact pads of the plurality of contact pads; and a ground contact pad included on the circuit board, the ground contact pad being substantially free of any open portions.