SHIELDED CABLE CONNECTOR

摘要

The present invention provides a connector having a seamless tubular metallic shell which not only provides proper RFI/EMC shielding but also is constructed in such a way as to prevent ingress of moulding material into the spaces between contacts of the connector. This is achieved by forming one end of a seamless tube of ferromagnetic material (which is initially of substantially uniform cross-sectional area) such that it is collapsed on to itself and a cable connected to the connector whereby to tightly seal the send of the tube on to the cable to prevent ingress of moulding material subsequently applied to the exterior of the shell. In the case of a cable providing a braid or foil shielding element, this process simultaneously provides an electrical bond between the shell and a portion of the shielding element of the cable exposed by removing a portion of the outer insulation covering of the cable.