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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Aug. 03, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Jenq-Yih Hwang, Irvine, CA (US);
Dennis B. Jones, Orange, CA (US);
Assignee:
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/36 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/36 ;
Abstract
A giga-bit interface converter (GBIC) includes a die cast metal housing forming integral grounding tabs for adding stability and increasing ESD grounding path. The grounding tabs are provided on opposite sides of SCA-2 connector of the GBIC for electrically engaging grounding terminals of a matable female SCA-2 connector. Furthermore, grounding pads are formed on a circuit board of the GBIC for direct engagement with the conductive housing to complete a grounding path to electronics of the circuit board.