Shielded electrical connector

A shielded receptacle connector, comprising:

• an insulative housing providing at least one plug-receiving cavity and containing at least one signal contact extending from a mating face to another connecting face each including a contact section disposed within a respective said plug-receiving cavity for engagement with a complementary contact of a mating connector, and
• a one-piece shell affixed to the housing and including a front wall, an upper wall extending rearwardly from the front wall, and a lower wall extending rearwardly from the front wall, the front wall including an aperture aligned with and surrounding each said plug-receiving cavity of said housing,
• the shell including at least one spring arm defined along the upper wall and extending forwardly from a rear section thereof and inwardly through an upper housing recess and into a respective said plug-receiving cavity to a free end positioned to be engaged by an upper surface of a mating connector inserted into the cavity,
• the shell including at least one spring arm defined along the lower wall and extending forwardly from a rear section thereof and inwardly through a lower housing recess and into a respective said plug-receiving cavity to a free end positioned to be engaged by a lower surface of the mating connector, and
• the shell further including at least one ground contact extending from the lower wall to be exposed for establishing a chassis ground,
• all of the spring arms and the at least one ground contact extending from the upper and lower walls such that the shell need not provide side walls.