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A high speed, high density electrical connector. The disclosed embodiments are principally configured for carrying differential signals, though other configurations are discussed. For differential signals, the signal conductors are arranged in pairs and shield strips run parallel to each pair. The c

A high speed, high density electrical connector. The disclosed embodiments are principally configured for carrying differential signals, though other configurations are discussed. For differential signals, the signal conductors are arranged in pairs and shield strips run parallel to each pair. The connector is manufactured with wafer assemblies. Separate signal and shield wafers are formed. The signal wafers interlock to position signal conductors in pairs and then the shield waters are attached. A cap is placed on the signal wafer assembly to protect contact elements.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector assembled from a plurality of modules aligned in parallel, each module comprising:a) an insulative housing;b) a plurality of signal conductors,i) each signal conductor having a mating contact portion and a contact tail and an intermediate portion

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector assembled from a plurality of modules aligned in parallel, each module comprising:a) an insulative housing;b) a plurality of signal conductors,i) each signal conductor having a mating contact portion and a contact tail and an intermediate portion therebetween,ii) with the intermediate portion disposed in the housing; andiii) the plurality of signal conductors are grouped in pairsc) a plurality of shield strips attached to the insulative housing,i) each shield strip having a contact portion and a contact tail extending from the housing; andii) each shield strip disposed adjacent the intermediate portions of a pair of signal conductors.