HIGH DENSITY CONNECTOR

摘要

A high density connector comprises a receptacle housing having a base wall and at least one lateral wall defining a cavity. The lateral wall is configured to nest within a plug housing. A high density array of female electrical contacts is arranged in the cavity which are supported in the base wall and extend unsupported above the base wall to a given height. A single piece protection member is arranged in the cavity adjacent the base wall. The protection member has an array of openings in which the electrical contacts extend. The protection member has a thickness selected so that the electrical contacts do not extend beyond an outer face of the protection member.