Patent ID: 6565388
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A shielded cable interconnection for reducing EMI and crosstalk comprising:an assembly module having a front end and a rear end, said front end containing front receptacle contacts and said rear end adapted to be attached to a cable, said assembly module having a constant width from said front end to said rear end; a header connector adapted for accepting said assembly module; EMI shielding forming an outer housing of said shielded cable interconnection and enveloping said assembly module and spanning from said front end to said rear end of said assembly module and completely enveloping said front receptacle contacts, said shielded interconnection outer housing comprising generally rectangular surfaces; and a latch member for securing said shielding housing and said assembly module to said header connector, said latch positioned to allow multiple assembly modules to be positioned in said header in close contact with each other.