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A novel high density receptacle is disclosed. The receptacle includes a housing portion, having a plurality of openings formed in its front face. A first column containing a first number of contact elements is positioned in relation to the housing so that the receiving portions of the contact elemen

A novel high density receptacle is disclosed. The receptacle includes a housing portion, having a plurality of openings formed in its front face. A first column containing a first number of contact elements is positioned in relation to the housing so that the receiving portions of the contact elements are aligned with certain of the openings. A second column containing a second number of contact elements is positioned in relation to the housing so that the receiving portions of the contact elements are aligned with other of said openings. It is preferred for the receptacle to include a plurality of said first and second columns, wherein the columns are arranged side by side in an alternating pattern. The first column preferably includes a first wafer, wherein the contact elements are attached to said first wafer. A peg is formed on one of the side surfaces of the first wafer. The second column is preferably constructed similar to the first column, however, the second wafer to has a bore formed therein. When the first and second wafers are arranged side by side, the peg of the first wafer is inserted into the bore of the second wafer.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A receptacle, comprising:a housing portion, having a plurality of openings formed in a front face thereof;a first column containing a first number of contact elements, wherein each contact element has a receiving portion and a tail portion, said first column being positio

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A receptacle, comprising:a housing portion, having a plurality of openings formed in a front face thereof;a first column containing a first number of contact elements, wherein each contact element has a receiving portion and a tail portion, said first column being positioned in relation to said housing so that the receiving portions of said contact elements are aligned with certain of said openings; anda second column containing a second number of contact elements generally similar to said contact elements of said first column, different from said first number, wherein each contact element has a receiving portion and a tail portion, said second column being positioned in relation to said housing so that the receiving portions of said contact elements are aligned with other of said openings and wherein when said first and second columns are positioned in relation to said housing, the receiving portions of said first and second columns are laterally and longitudinally offset to one another.