Printed circuit interface to an I/O connector

An arrangement facilitating direct coupling of a circuit board with a chassis mounted connector having a first signal contact and multiple second signal contacts, comprising:

• a printed circuit board with a first signal conductor terminating at an edge of said printed circuit board;
• a pair of second signal conductors disposed adjacent said first signal conductor and terminating at said edge;
• and,
• a conductive metallic spring clip having a relieved area is fitted over said edge such that said first signal conductor is positioned within said relieved area and said conductive metallic spring clips grip said second signal conductors,
• wherein said printed circuit board with conductive metallic spring clip is inserted in said chassis mounted connector such that said first signal conductor couples with said first signal contact of said chassis mounted connector and said conductive metallic spring clip is interposed between said multiple second signal contacts of said chassis mounted connector.