Abstract: Methods of manufacture of interconnection devices that include using a non-forming process to manufacture a plurality of compression contacts, each compression contact including a cantilevered beam portion that is tapered along its length, and disposing each of the plurality of contacts within a respective cavity in a substantially planar carrier housing lying in a plane defined by x and y axes, the housing having an upper surface and a lower surface, each cavity extending between the upper and lower surfaces of the housing substantially along a z axis, each contact being loosely retained within its respective cavity such that an entirety of the contact in a compressed state has at least some freedom of movement along the x and y axes.

Abstract: An intercoupling component for receiving an array of contacts within a digital or analog transmission system having an electrical ground circuit and chassis ground circuit, the intercoupling component may include a segment formed of electrically insulative material and having an upper and lower surface, the segment including a plurality of holes disposed on its upper surface and arranged in a predetermined footprint, one or more a shield members formed of electrically conductive material disposed within the segment and configured to connect to the chassis ground circuit of the system and a frame formed of electrically conductive material and configured to connect with the chassis ground circuit of the system. The intercoupling component may include an array of electrically conductive contacts grouped to multi-contact groupings configured to transmit single-ended or differential signals.

Abstract: An interconnection device includes a carrier housing formed of non-conductive material and has at least one cavity extending through the housing. Within the cavity is disposed a non-formed compression contact that has a cantilevered beam portion that is tapered along its length. The may be tapered such that that deflection of the beam occurs across substantially the entire length of the beam when a compression force is applied to the contact. The contact may be installed in the housing such that it has some freedom of movement in the x, y, and z directions.