Electrical connector assembly utilizing multiple ground planes

摘要

An electrical connector assembly including an insulated receptacle housing, an electrical plug, and a ground shield is provided. Plug contacts within the electrical plug engage receptacle contacts within the receptacle housing. The ground shield includes top, bottom and side walls that at least partially enclose the receptacle housing and has an opening in the front face through which the electrical plug is inserted. First and second sets of ground contacts are formed integral with at least one of the top, bottom and side walls. The first set of ground contacts projects inward to form at least one plug contact point and plug ground plane with the electrical plug. The second set of ground contacts projects outward to form at least one external contact point and external ground plane with an external structure. The external and plug ground planes are located at different distances from the front face.