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A connector system having a header connector and a receptacle connector. The header connector has an array of pins. The modular receptacle connector comprises a ground receptacle contact that contacts adjacent mating surfaces of a pin, and a signal receptacle contact for engaging another pin.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.]1. A modular electrical connector, comprising:a series of modules arranged side-by-side, wherein each of the modules comprises a front housing, a rear housing, a ground contact that contacts non-opposing mating surfaces of at least one of a plurality of contacts of a mating c

[ What is claimed:] [1.]1. A modular electrical connector, comprising:a series of modules arranged side-by-side, wherein each of the modules comprises a front housing, a rear housing, a ground contact that contacts non-opposing mating surfaces of at least one of a plurality of contacts of a mating connector, and a signal receptacle contact that contacts another of said contacts; anda housing engaging the modules,wherein said ground contact and signal receptacle contacts engage respective contacts to produce an unbalanced force, said unbalanced force being offset by another unbalanced force produced by neighboring contacts to provide a balanced connector.