Patent ID: 6174202
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector, comprising:a plurality of column connector modules, wherein each column connector module comprises a shield having a lobe portion and having channels, wherein each of said channels includes a receptacle receiving portion and a tail receiving portion, and a plurality of conductive terminals, wherein each conductive terminal is positioned within a channel of the shield wherein the conductive terminals are spaced at substantially equal annular distances from the shield, wherein the conductive terminals each comprise a tail portion and a receptacle portion; anda housing having a plurality of openings defining a receptacle grid on a front portion thereof and a plurality of recess slots in a rear portion wherein the plurality of recess slots matingly receive the plurality of column connector modules such that the tail receiving portion of the channels and the lobe portion of the shield remains outside of the housing and wherein the plurality of column connector modules are adjacent to each other thereby shielding the terminals throughout the entire length of the channels.