Patent ID: 6155872
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A stacked connector assembly comprising:a first insulative housing defining at least one first receiving chamber retaining first contact elements therein to construct a first type connector, the first type connector being adapted to receivingly mate with a first mating connector for establishing electrical engagement with the first contact elements;a second insulative housing stacked on the first insulative housing, the second housing defining at least one second receiving chamber retaining second contact elements therein to construct a second type connector different from the first type connector, the second type connector being adapted to receivingly mate with a second mating connector for establishing electrical engagement with the second contact elements;an outer shield substantially enclosing and electrically shielding the first and second housings; andan inner shielding member received in each of the second receiving chambers, enclosing the second contact elements in the second receiving chambers and electrically engaging the outer shield.