Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. At least one of the electrical connectors may comprise an insulating housing comprise a plurality of housing portions. The housing portions may support pairs of electric signal contacts, which may be arranged to carry differential signals. The electrical signals contacts may be edge coupled or broadside coupled. The insulating housing may further comprise a plurality of conductive ground shields which may be arranged to electrically shield adjacent pairs of electrical signals contacts. In one implementation, a shield may have walls shaped and positioned to surround a pair of electric signal contacts on three sides. The walls of a shield may extend along the direction of mating.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. Each electrical connector can include an electrical ground shield that at least partially surrounds respective differential signal pairs.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. Each electrical connector can include a plurality of electrical ground shields that at least partially surround respective differential signal pairs. The electrical connectors can be constructed so as to reduce cross-talk between adjacent signal pairs. For example, the first electrical connector can include a connector housing defining an end that is configured to be mounted to a substrate. The ground shields can define a body that extends through the connector housing, such that the ground shields extend through the end so as to be disposed between the end and the substrate when the connector is mounted to the substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a module. The electrical connector includes a connector housing and a first plurality of electrical terminals supported by the connector housing. The module includes a module housing and a second plurality of electrical terminals supported by the module housing. The second plurality of electrical terminals is greater in number than the first plurality of electrical terminals, such that a first select number of the second plurality of electrical terminals is configured to mate with the first plurality of electrical terminals, and a second select number of the second plurality of electrical terminals is configured to mate with an auxiliary electrical component.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a connector housing, and at least one electrical terminal supported by the connector housing. The electrical terminal defines a mating portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion carrying a crimp member having crimp teeth configured to pierce through a flex cable when crimped so as to mount the flat flex cable to the mounting portion of the electrical terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. Each electrical connector can include an electrical ground shield that at least partially surrounds respective differential signal pairs.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a module. The electrical connector includes a connector housing and a first plurality of electrical terminals supported by the connector housing. The module includes a module housing and a second plurality of electrical terminals supported by the module housing. The second plurality of electrical terminals is greater in number than the first plurality of electrical terminals, such that a first select number of the second plurality of electrical terminals is configured to mate with the first plurality of electrical terminals, and a second select number of the second plurality of electrical terminals is configured to mate with an auxiliary electrical component.

Abstract: In accordance with one embodiment, an electrical connector includes a connector housing, and at least one electrical terminal supported by the connector housing. The electrical terminal defines a mating portion and a mounting portion, the mounting portion carrying a crimp member having crimp teeth configured to pierce through a flex cable when crimped so as to mount the flat flex cable to the mounting portion of the electrical terminal.

Abstract: A connector system may facilitate interconnection between electrical components, such as a printed circuit board and a cable. The connector system may reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference on the transfer of power and data signals between the cable and the printed circuit board. The connector systems may include a cable connector assembly and an electromagnetic shield. The electromagnetic shield may include a body that is configured to receive the connector assembly, thus, providing a shielded channel into which the connector assembly may be inserted. The connector system may includes latches that facilitate having multiple connectors adjacent to one another in close proximity. The cable assembly include pivotally supported latches with vertically staggered handles such that when a pair of connector systems are mounted laterally side-by-side, the adjacent handles can pivot without interfering with each other.

Abstract: A connector system may facilitate interconnection between electrical components, such as a printed circuit board and a cable. The connector system may reduce the effect of electromagnetic interference on the transfer of power and data signals between the cable and the printed circuit board. The connector systems may include a cable connector assembly and an electromagnetic shield. The electromagnetic shield may include a body that is configured to receive the connector assembly, thus, providing a shielded channel into which the connector assembly may be inserted. The connector system may includes latches that facilitate having multiple connectors adjacent to one another in close proximity. The cable assembly include pivotally supported latches with vertically staggered handles such that when a pair of connector systems are mounted laterally side-by-side, the adjacent handles can pivot without interfering with each other.

Abstract: A shield for an electrical connection header is provided. The shield comprises first, second, and third metal shield sections. Each of the first and second shield sections has open slots situated between the shield sections. The first and second sections are located substantially parallel to each other and have their corresponding slots substantially aligned with each other. The third metal shield sections are situated between the first and second sections and have an aperture for receiving a connection pin.

Abstract: A connector comprises an insulating housing, a plurality of contact elements arranged in rows and columns in said housing, and at least one shielding plate arranged between two adjacent columns of contact elements. The shielding plate is a structurally separate part provided with fastening members and is attached only to one of the contact elements of a column of contacts due to the fastening members.

Abstract: A connector comprises an insulating housing, a plurality of contact elements arranged in rows and columns in said housing, and at least one shielding plate arranged between two adjacent columns of contact elements. The shielding plate is a structurally separate part provided with fastening means and is attached only to one of the contact elements of a column of contacts by means of the fastening means.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises an insulating housing with interconnected front and rear housing parts, a plurality of contact elements arranged in the housing in rows and columns, each contact element being provided with a first section having a mating contact end and a second section having a connection end. The rear housing part comprises a plurality of module housings, each module housing accommodating one column of contact elements. Each module housing is provided with at least one opening exposing at least one contact element of the corresponding column of contact elements. A shielding plate is inserted between adjacent columns of contact elements, the shielding plate contacting the one contact element through the opening. The shielding plate is provided with fastening means and is attached to the one contact element by means of the fastening means only.

Abstract: A cable connector having improved strain relief and cable retention qualities disclosed. A separate strain relief member includes a ferrule or anvil. This member is placed on a cable. The connector is then assembled and the shields are then attached to the connector parts, including the strain relief member. Latches are provided on a connector that mates with the cable connector. The latches engage the strain relief directly. In one embodiment, the latches engage lugs formed on the strain relief member. In another embodiment, the latches have a plurality of protrusions that engage openings in a facing side wall of the cable connector to aid in maintaining the connectors in mated condition, under forces imparted by the cable. The latches can be removed by inserting latch parts or tools into removal openings in side walls or at the top of the connector on which the latch is mounted. Alternatively, latches are mounted to the cable connector to engage latching elements on the mating connector.