Abstract: A connector is provided for connecting a cable to a printed wiring board. The connector includes a dielectric housing, a conductive signal contact mounted on the housing for mating with a signal conductor of the cable, and a spring connector connected to the housing. The spring connector connects the signal contact on the housing to a signal contact on the printed wiring board.

Abstract: A housing for electronic circuits designed, illustratively, for use in cable television networks includes a specialized electrically conductive grounding clip that establishes grounding contact between an exterior surface of a first housing element and an interior surface of a second housing element, the first housing element being positionable within an opening in the second housing element such that the interior and exterior surfaces are substantially aligned. The grounding deice includes an intermediate section defining a first end and a second end and a through opening, with an arcuate spring biased grounding clip extending along the through opening. First and second integral flange sections extend from the first and second ends of the intermediate section, respectively, and are dimensioned and arranged to apply retention forces, to substantially opposing surfaces of one of the housing elements so that the ground clip is held in place without the need for a mechanical fastener or adhesive.