Patent ID: 6537110
Filing Date: 2003-03-25
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:an insulating housing; and an electrical subassembly assembled to the insulating housing, the electrical subassembly comprising: first and second contact array assemblies each having a plurality of contacts; a pair of magnetic modules electrically connecting with the contacts of the first and second contact array assemblies, respectively; and a metal plate sandwiched between the magnetic modules, the magnetic modules being joined together by the metal plate before they are respectively connected to the contacts of the first and second contact array assemblies. wherein each of the magnetic module includes a container, upper and lower pins disposed on upper and lower portions of the container and magnetic coils in the container connecting with the upper and lower pins; and wherein the container of the each magnetic module defines slots therein, and the metal plate has tabs received in the slots of the magnetic modules for joining the magnetic modules together.