Patent ID: 7494379
Filing Date: 2009-02-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector comprising: a) a plurality of columns of signal conductors, each column comprising a plurality of pairs of signal conductors; b) a plurality of conducting structures, each positioned adjacent a respective column of the plurality of columns of signal conductors; c) a plurality of first compliant structures connected to each of the plurality of conducting structures, each of the first compliant structures being continuous and extending between at least two attachment regions disposed on each of the plurality of conducting structures and positioned adjacent to one of the plurality of pairs of signal conductors in the respective column and each said first compliant structure having at least two first distinct contact regions, a first elongated member having a first end connected to the each conducting structure and a second end, wherein a first contact region of the at least two first distinct contact regions is formed at the second end, and a second elongated member having a first end connected to the each conducting structure and a second end, wherein a second contact region of the at least two first distinct contact regions is formed at the second end, and wherein the first and second contact regions are connected by a third elongated member that is substantially parallel to the first and second elongated members.