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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 26, 1999
Shoichi Mochizuki, Yamanasi, JP;
Yasuhiro Ono, Kanagawa, JP;
Kel Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A plug connector,includes a central grounding plate,which is provided between two lateral rows of signal plug contacts,. In these rows, grounding plug contacts,are positioned to partition the signal plug contacts,and to establish electrical contact with the central grounding plate,. A receptacle connector,includes a pair of lateral grounding plates,, which are positioned outside two lateral rows of signal receptacle contacts,. Grounding receptacle contacts,are provided at locations which correspond with the locations of the grounding plug contacts,and are in electrical connection to the lateral grounding plates,This electrical connector assembly has a relatively small number of parts yet prevents crosstalk and reflection of signals effectively.