Low-cost connector apparatus and methods for use in high-speed data applications

A shielded connector adapted for mating with a conductor and adapted for providing a high-speed signal interface between said conductor and an electronic device on an automobile, said connector comprising:

• a conductor connector;
• a connector housing comprising a noise shield and a substantially shielded volume formed therein;
• and
• an integrated circuit comprising an equalizer circuit in signal communication with said conductor connector and disposed substantially within said shielded volume;
• wherein said shield comprises a case ground isolated from a signal ground and is configured to mitigate at least noise radiated from said integrated circuit and at least one other electronic component disposed within said shielded volume.

A shielded connection apparatus adapted for mating with a signal conduction means and adapted for providing a high-speed signal interface between said conduction means and an electronic device, said connector comprising:

• a signal conduction means connector;
• a connector housing comprising a noise shield and a substantially shielded volume formed therein;
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• an integrated circuit comprising an equalizer circuit configured to perform a filtering function, said integrated circuit in signal communication with said signal conduction means connector and disposed substantially within said shielded volume and at least one power coil, said at least one power coil configured to power said electronic device via said signal conduction means;
• wherein said shield is adapted to mitigate at least noise radiated from said integrated circuit and at least one other electronic component disposed within said shielded volume.