Abstract: A connector assembly is provided including an HDMI connector having a housing and a plurality of electrical contacts extending through the housing. The contacts define a first terminal end extending out from the housing and configured to be connected to electrical traces of a printed circuit board, and a second terminal end disposed opposite the first terminal end. The second end of the contacts can extend from the housing, and thereby be exposed to the ambient environment. The assembly can include one or more support mounts capable of attaching to the housing and to the circuit board to stabilize the connector. A protective shell can surround the second end of the contacts, and can be connected to the housing and to the printed circuit board. A dust cover can cover the upper end of the protective shell.

Abstract: A cage for shielding and handling electrical connectors, the cage has a pair of sidewalls each having a first and second longitudinal portions. A transverse link pierce joins the first longitudinal portions to form a single piece. Support members extend from the sidewalls and disposed in the space between the second longitudinal portions. A portion of the electrical connector is seated onto the support members, with the mounting portions of the contact terminals of the connector exposed. The electrical connector can be carried and positioned onto a PCB during the assembling process, by handling the cage only. The electrical connector is movable relative to the cage along vertical direction when contact terminals are brought into contact with the PCB to ensure the coplanary of contact terminals and PCB circuits. The present invention ensures the positioning accuracy of the connector onto the PCB and eases handling and assembling process.

Abstract: A cage for shielding and handling electrical connectors, the cage has a pair of sidewalls each having a first and second longitudinal portions. A transverse link pierce joins the first longitudinal portions to form a single piece. Support members extend from the sidewalls and disposed in the space between the second longitudinal portions. A portion of the electrical connector is seated onto the support members, with the mounting portions of the contact terminals of the connector exposed. The electrical connector can be carried and positioned onto a PCB during the assembling process, by handling the cage only. The electrical connector is movable relative to the cage along vertical direction when contact terminals are brought into contact with the PCB to ensure the coplanary of contact terminals and PCB circuits. The present invention ensures the positioning accuracy of the connector onto the PCB and eases handling and assembling process.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided including an HDMI connector having a housing and a plurality of electrical contacts extending through the housing. The contacts define a first terminal end extending out from the housing and configured to be connected to electrical traces of a printed circuit board, and a second terminal end disposed opposite the first terminal end. The second end of the contacts can extend from the housing, and thereby be exposed to the ambient environment. The assembly can include one or more support mounts capable of attaching to the housing and to the circuit board to stabilize the connector. A protective shell can surround the second end of the contacts, and can be connected to the housing and to the printed circuit board. A dust cover can cover the upper end of the protective shell.