Modular jack type electrical connector

摘要

A modular jack electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining an interior space for receiving and mechanically engaging with a mating connector. A plurality of contact elements are insert-molded in and retained by first and second spacers which are separated from each other. The contact elements are bent whereby the first and second spacers are substantially normal to each other. The housing further defines a slot in communication with the interior space for receiving and retaining the first spacer therein and the second spacer is attached to an outer face of the housing. A shielding member substantially encloses the housing and the spacers. The shielding member has grounding tabs extending therefrom. The housing has a post extending therefrom corresponding to each of the grounding tabs. The post has an outer face having a flat section abutting against and supporting the grounding tab for providing mechanical strength during insertion thereof into a hole defined in a circuit board. The outer face of the post further has an arcuate section which provides a smooth and substantially non-abrasive engagement with an inside surface of the hole of the circuit board.