초록

Modular connectors employ terminal carriers for gang mounting of terminals onto circuit substrates. The carriers may be shielded for providing shielding through the connector. Substrate mounting systems include press fit, floating surface mount, solder ball and intrusive reflow arrangements.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electrical connector having a mating interface and a mounting interface comprising:(a) at least one circuit substrate having a body and a plurality of conductive circuit traces carried by the body, the traces extending from a first region of the body adjacent the matin

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electrical connector having a mating interface and a mounting interface comprising:(a) at least one circuit substrate having a body and a plurality of conductive circuit traces carried by the body, the traces extending from a first region of the body adjacent the mating interface to a second region of the body adjacent the mounting interface;(b) a plurality of electrical terminals, each associated with one of the traces;(c) a housing, formed of electrically insulative material, mounted on the body in at least one of the first and second regions, carrying the terminals, and having a shield member for electrically shielding the terminals, the shield member including portions positioned in shielding relationship with respect to at least one of the terminals; and(d) a support maintaining the at least one circuit substrate in a substantially parallel assembled state.