Non-conductive material with peaks and valleys surrounding a plurality of electrical contacts

摘要

Technologies for reducing the risk of fluid-induced electrical shorting in electrical connectors are provided. An electrical connector comprises a non-conductive member interposed between a first end and a second end of the connector that supports electrical contacts configured to conduct an electrical signal through the non-conductive member. The non-conductive member further has one or more peaks disposed on a surface of the non-conductive member between adjacent contacts.

主权项

1. An electrical connector comprising:
a non-conductive member interposed between a first end and a second end of the electrical connector and configured to support a plurality of electrical contacts, the plurality of electrical contacts configured to conduct electrical signals through the non-conductive member, the non-conductive member having one or more peaks disposed on a surface of the non-conductive member between at least one pair of adjacent electrical contacts, and the non-conductive member having valleys disposed on the surface of the non-conductive member, wherein each electrical contact of the at least one pair of adjacent electrical contacts being located in the valleys and one of the one or more peaks forming a ridge surrounding each electrical contact, wherein the non-conductive member comprises a dielectric material of one of glass or ceramic and forms a pressure boundary between the first end and the second end of the electric connector.