Electrical connector assembly with antenna function

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly (100) with antenna function comprising: an electrical connector (20) comprising a metal shell (21); a metal patch (30) connecting to the metal shell (20) and comprising a radiating element (33) and a connecting element (31); an insulating support element (40) locating between the radiating element and the metal shell; the radiating element locating on top of the metal shell; the connecting element connecting to the metal shell that serve as a grounding element; the radiating element, the connecting element, and the metal shell forming an antenna that serves as a medium for transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals.

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