Connector assembly
AssigneeAmphenol FCI Asia Pte. Ltd.
InventorsJan De Geest, Stefaan Hendrik Jozef Sercu
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Abstract
A connector (103) is provided having a plurality of leads generally arranged in columns extending substantially parallel each other in a column direction (C) and being adjacent each other in a row direction (R). At least one first column comprises at least one first pair of single leads (S) substantially parallel each other in a first pair direction (P) to form a first differential pair. In at least a portion of the connector the first pair direction extends at an acute angle (a) to the column direction. Further, an assembly, and a circuit board are provided.
Claims28
A connector having a housing with a surface, wherein the connector is configured to mate with a mating connector with the surface facing the mating connector, the connector comprising:
- a plurality of contact portions adjacent to the surface, the plurality of contact portions being arranged in a plurality of pairs, each pair being aligned in a pair direction, the plurality of pairs being arranged in columns extending parallel to each other in a column direction and being adjacent to each other in a row direction perpendicular to the column direction, wherein:
- the pair direction is at a first angle to the column direction, and
- the first angle is greater than 0 degree and less than 90 degrees.
A connector module elongating in a column direction, comprising:
- an insulative housing;
- a plurality of leads held by the insulative housing, the plurality of leads being disposed in pairs, each lead comprising a mounting portion configured to mount to a circuit board, a contact portion opposite the mounting portion and configured to mate with a mating connector, and a third portion that extends between the mounting portion and the contact portion, wherein:
- the contact portions of the leads in each pair are aligned in a respective pair direction that extends at an acute angle to the column direction.
A connector comprising:
- a plurality of modules separated in a row direction, each module being elongated in a column direction perpendicular to the row direction and comprising a plurality of leads, each lead comprising a mounting portion configured to mount to a circuit board, a contact portion opposite the mounting portion and configured to mate with a mating connector, and a third portion that extends between the mounting portion and the contact portion, wherein:
- the contact portions of the plurality of leads are arranged in a plurality of pairs,
- the contact portions of the leads in the same pair are aligned in a pair direction, and
- the pair directions are at an acute angle to the column direction.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.