Patent ID: 7670176
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly for high frequency applications comprising: a connector body; a first connection interface including forming a constant impedance connector comprising a first plug and a female receptacle; a second connector housed in said connector body, said second connector having a first plug for mating with said constant impedance connector, said second connector first plug having an inner conductor terminating at one end with a microstrip or planar-transmission line conductor, such that said second connector first plug and said microstrip or planar-transmission line conductor forming a second connection interface; said constant impedance connector having said first plug with an inner and outer conductor and said female receptacle with an inner and outer conductor, wherein said first plug and said female receptacle form an overlap region when said first plug and said female receptacle are electrically connected and at least partially engaged, said constant impedance connector first plug in electrical communication with electronic or passive electromagnetic components, said constant impedance connector female receptacle housed in said connector body.