Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing an electrical conductor element with a housing and a conductor element, whereby the housing is made by a molding process and the conductor is embedded in the housing, whereby the conductor is produced by an electroforming process on a metallic layer. The conductor and the metallic layer are covered with the housing by a molding process, and the metallic layer is removed from the conductor and the molding housing. This method advantageously combines the well known molding process and the well known electroforming process for providing a reliable process for producing an electrical conductor element.

Abstract: A braid termination structure having an outer ring with an inner profile for fitting over the shielding braid for electrical and mechanical engagement therewith and being affixed to a shielding shell of an electrical connector wherein the braid is positively captured in an outer ring and is fixed thereto by welding.

Abstract: A shielded electrical connector having a housing and a cover each of which are formed by inmoulding an insulative portion respectively within a respective outer shield portion. Terminals are mounted within the housing and the housing and cover are joined together. Shielding characteristics are improved by a carrier strip interconnecting the shielding of adjacent connectors within a connector stack. Further shielding improvements are recognized by incorporating a contact surface external the shielding for engaging an outer reference terminal. The connector includes terminals having a floatable contact portion and a support feature for preventing damage to the terminals as a result of stubbing with a mating terminal. The connector being impedance matched to the cable.