Patent ID: 6273750
Filing Date: 2001-08-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector for providing electrical power and data signals to an electronic component, the connector comprising:a base portion having a plug-in receptacle on a first side thereof for receiving a component cable assembly, and a cable receiving surface on a second side thereof opposite the first side;a plurality of electrically separate conductors disposed in fixed positions within the base portion, each conductor including an interface portion extending into the receptacle and an insulation piercing projection extending from the second side of the base portion, the conductors including a pair of power conductors and a pair of data conductors, a capacitor being disposed in the base portion and electrically coupled between the pair of power conductors;a cover portion configured to be mounted over the second side of the base portion to force the insulation piercing projections of the conductors into contact with conductors of a flat cable extending between the base and cover portions; andmeans adjacent to the receptacle for securing the connector on a support.