Electrical interconnection system using magnetic retention

A receptacle connector for an electrical interconnection system comprising:

• a metal shell defining a roomage;
• an insulative housing received in the roomage of the metal shell;
• a number of contacts received in the insulated housing, the contacts being separated into two distinct sets;
• and
• a magnetic block assembled to the insulative housing adapted for attracting a plug connector.

An electrical connector assembly, comprising:

• a first connector including:
• a first insulative housing enclosing a plurality of first contacts and enclosed in a first metallic shell;
• a second connector including:
• a second insulative housing enclosing a plurality of second contacts and enclosed in a second metallic shell;
• wherein
• one of said first connector and said second connector includes a magnetic structure, and either said first contacts or said second contacts provides a resilient force to buffer mating between the first connector and the second connector due to a magnetic force generated by said magnetic structure of said one connector, and applied to the other connector.