Patent ID: 6743049
Filing Date: 2004-06-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and a chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component comprising:a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint corresponding to the array of a contacts; a shield member formed of electrically conductive material and at least partially disposed within the segment and configured to electrically connect to the chassis ground circuit; a plurality of electrically conductive signal contacts configured to transmit a digital or analog communication signal, each signal contact disposed within a hole on the upper surface of the segment forming an array of signal contacts, and wherein the shield member is at least partially disposed within the array of signal contacts; and a frame formed of electrically conductive material at least partially surrounding the segment and in electrical contact with the shield member and configured to electrically connect to the chassis ground circuit.