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An electrical connector assembly having an ejector mechanism built thereon. Left and right ejector lever mounts are fixed on left and right sides of an electrical connector. A rigid handle couples dual ejector levers pivotally engaged with the left and right ejector lever mounts. The levers actuate

An electrical connector assembly having an ejector mechanism built thereon. Left and right ejector lever mounts are fixed on left and right sides of an electrical connector. A rigid handle couples dual ejector levers pivotally engaged with the left and right ejector lever mounts. The levers actuate ejector pads for engaging a circuit board and urging the connector away from its counterpart on the circuit board. A u-shaped connector assembly may be made from two of the connector and ejector lever arrangements. A cable joins the two arrangements, and the entire assembly may be used to couple signals from a first to a second circuit board or to another component. Once the assembly is installed on the circuit boards, a u-shaped retainer bracket may be installed on top of the assembly. The retainer bracket helps to guarantee a reliable electrical connection by urging the connectors toward their counterparts on the circuit boards. The retainer bracket may be provided with clearance holes for receiving raised portions of the ejector lever handles, thereby preventing lateral motion of the retainer bracket once installed.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector assembly, comprising:a cable having an electrical connector thereon;left and right ejector lever mounts disposed on left and right sides of the electrical connector, respectively;a substantially rigid member fixedly coupled to the left and right

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector assembly, comprising:a cable having an electrical connector thereon;left and right ejector lever mounts disposed on left and right sides of the electrical connector, respectively;a substantially rigid member fixedly coupled to the left and right ejector lever mounts, at least one of the substantially rigid member and the ejector lever mounts fixedly coupled to the cable; anda dual ejector lever comprising left and right ejector levers mechanically coupled together by a handle and pivotally engaged with the left and right ejector lever mounts.