PLUGGABLE CONNECTOR HAVING MULTIPLE HOUSING SHELLS

摘要

Pluggable connector including a contact array of electrical contacts for engaging corresponding contacts of a communication component. The pluggable connector also includes a connector housing having a mating end configured to mate with the communication component. The connector housing includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell that oppose each other and are coupled together to define a housing cavity therebetween. The contact array is disposed within the housing cavity. The first housing shell includes a plug collar that surrounds the contact array at the mating end. The plug collar has a leading edge and a back edge. The second housing shell interfaces with the back edge of the plug collar such that the plug collar extends from the second housing shell to the mating end.

主权项

1. A pluggable connector comprising:
a contact array of electrical contacts for engaging corresponding contacts of a communication component; and a connector housing having a mating end configured to mate with the communication component, the connector housing including a first housing shell and a second housing shell that oppose each other and are coupled together to define a housing cavity therebetween, the contact array being disposed within the housing cavity, the first housing shell including a plug collar that surrounds the contact array at the mating end, the plug collar having a leading edge and a back edge, the second housing shell interfacing with the back edge of the plug collar such that the plug collar extends from the second housing shell to the mating end.