Patent ID: 7131867
Filing Date: 2006-11-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An RF connector suitable for use in combination with a hermetically sealed lightweight electronics housing package, said RF connector comprising: (a) a first metal layer bonded to a second metal layer; (b) a hermetic feedthru comprising a ferrule member, a dielectric member, and a pin member, wherein said dielectric member comprises a channel to receive a first end of said pin member and wherein said ferrule member is fabricated to receive said dielectric member; and (c) a ground spring, wherein said ground spring forms a plurality of first circumferential contacts with said ferrule member and a plurality of second circumferential contacts with said electronics housing or package, thereby forming a conductive ground path between said hermetic feedthru of said RF connector and said electronics housing or package, said electronics housing or package comprising a dielectric to receive a second end of said pin member.