Patent ID: 6315608
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A multiple channel connector having reduced electrical interference between the channels of the connector, comprising:an insulative connector body defining a receptacle for an opposing plug connector, the insulative connector body supporting a plurality of conductive terminals, at least pairs of said terminals being associated with single channels of said connector, said insulative connector body having a first wall portion that extends widthwise of said insulative connector body, at least first and second pairs of said terminals being disposed on the connector body first wall and spaced apart lengthwise of said insulative connector body, said first pair of terminals forming at least a part of a first channel of said connector, said second pair of terminals forming at least a part of a second channel of said connector; and,a conductive shield member, the shield member including a shell having two free ends, said shell at least partially extending around insulative connector body in a fashion such that said shell free ends abut each other, at least one of said shell free ends extending within said insulative connector body and toward said connector body receptacle between said first and second pairs of terminals to define an inner shielding wall of said connector body receptacle, the inner shielding wall reducing interference between adjoining terminals of said first and second pairs of terminals.