Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-28
2006-03-28
Bradley, P. Austin (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
C439S733100, C439S873000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07018246
ABSTRACT:
An electrical contact that is particularly suitable for use in high speed, grid array connectors is disclosed. The contact includes a retention member extending along a length thereof. The retention member is adapted to retain the contact within a connector base and to deform upon insertion of the contact into the base to cause a generally straight edge to be formed along a portion of the contact that includes the length along which the retention member extends. Thus, a generally uniform impedance profile may be created between adjacent contacts along the respective portions that are inserted into the connector base.
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Raistrick Alan
Shuey Joseph B.
Bradley P. Austin
Chung-Trans X.
FCI Americas Technology Inc.
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