CONNECTOR RECEPTALE HAVING GOOD SIGNAL INTEGRITY

摘要

Connector receptacles that have good signal integrity, are reduced in size, are reliable and durable, and are easy to assemble. One example may provide a connector receptacle having several ground connections to improve signal integrity and quality.

主权项

1. A connector receptacle comprising:
a housing having a front side opening and two side openings; a top row of contacts in a top side of the housing near the front side opening; a bottom row of contacts in a bottom side of the housing near the front side opening; a ground contact between the top row of contacts and the bottom row of contacts; two side ground contacts, one on each side of the housing, each having a contact portion exposed at a side opening of the housing; and a shield substantially around the housing, wherein the housing has a front guide portion defining the front side opening and extending forward beyond the shield, the shield comprising a plurality of extensions extending from a front edge of the shield and folded to fit in openings in the front guide portion of the housing.