Multiport receptacle connector having emi shell interlocked to partitioning wall for preventing warpage

An dual-port receptacle connector, comprising:

• an insulative housing defining a receiving space therein;
• a partition formed in the receiving space dividing the receiving space into first and second mating ports;
• a first mating plate with a plurality of first contact terminals arranged within the first cavity;
• a second mating plate with a plurality of second contact terminals arranged within the second cavity;
• a metallic shell assembled to the housing and including a planar base portion covering a top wall of the housing, and having an anchor securely attached to the partition.

An electrical connector comprising:

• an insulative housing defining a vertical partition wall dividing first and second mating ports by two sides thereof under condition that said first and second mating ports communicate with an exterior in front-to-back direction;
• a first mating tongue extending horizontally in said first mating port;
• a second mating tongue extending horizontally in said second mating port;
• a plurality of first contacts exposed on the first mating tongue;
• a plurality of second contacts exposed on the second mating tongue;
• a metallic shell enclosing said housing while exposing said first and second mating ports to the exterior;
• wherein
• said shell includes a locking device set retained to the partition wall.