Abstract:
The interconnection device includes a conductive housing (102) and a number of contacts that are insulated from the conductive housing. This configuration may provide shielding to the number of contacts (120) from outside sources of electro-magnetic interference. Further, a number of conductive ribs (108) may be provided between adjacent contacts, thereby shielding the contacts from cross-talk interference between adjacent contacts. Finally, the impedance of each contact in the interconnection device may be controlled to provide a stable bandpass, and may be programmable to match, or correct for, the input impedance of a corresponding device.
Abstract:
The invention concerns an electrical connector apparatus for transmitting a signal between a first terminal (18), for connection to a first device, and a second terminal (20), for connection to second device, characterised in that it comprises:
a rigid contact for electro-mechanically interconnecting the first terminal to the second terminal, said contact comprising electrical affecting means (10) for electrically affecting the signal as the signal is transmitted between the first terminal and the second terminal, said electrical affecting means comprising a controlled impedance formed between two components within said connector.
Abstract:
The invention concerns a connector apparatus for transmitting a plurality of signals between a plurality of first terminals, for connection to a first device, and a corresponding plurality of second terminals, for connection to a second device, comprising a plurality of rigid contacts for electro-mechanically coupling the plurality of first terminals to the corresponding plurality of second terminals, predetermined ones of said plurality of contacts comprising: electrical active means for electrically affecting a corresponding one of the plurality of signals as the corresponding one of the plurality of signals is transmitted between the corresponding first terminal and the corresponding second terminals, wherein said electrically affecting means comprises a controlled impedance, wherein said controlled impedance comprises:
(a) a ceramic substrate (202) having an outer surface; (b) a first conductive surface (204) deposited on a first portion of said outer surface, said first conductive surface being coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of first terminals (158G); (c) a second conductive surface (206) deposited on a second portion of said outer surface, said second conductive portion not in electrical communication with said first conductive surface, said second conductive surface being coupled to a corresponding one of the plurality of second terminals (158H); and (d) a component (208) having a first terminal (210) and a second terminal (212), said first terminal being coupled to said first conductive surface and said second terminal being coupled to said second conductive surface, whereby the signal passes between said first conductive surface, said first terminal of the component, said second terminal of said component, and said second conductive surface.
Abstract:
A connector for electrically interconnecting a lead of a device to a terminal spaced at a distance from the lead. The apparatus may include a contact engagable by the lead and further engagable by the spaced terminal. An elastomeric element is provided to bias the contact in an original position. As the contact is engaged by the lead, the elastomeric element may deform to permit movement of the contact. It is contemplated that the elastomeric element may be shaped, relative to the contact, to provide at least one spatial relief region between the elastomeric element and the contact. Further, it is contemplated that the elastomeric element may have one or more cavities formed therein to provide at least one spatial relief region. Finally, it is contemplated that the contact housing may be designed to provide at least one spatial relief region adjacent the elastomeric element. Accordingly, as a force to applied to the contact via a lead or the like, the elastomeric element may become deformed, causing a portion of the deformed elastomeric element to extend at least partially into the at least one spatial relief region. It has been found that by providing even a modest spatial relief region adjacent the elastomeric element, the lifetime of the elastomeric element may be substantially increased.
Abstract:
An interconnecting device for electrically interconnecting a number of device terminals to a number of board terminals. The interconnecting device includes a housing which has a number of contact receiving slots wherein each slot receives one of a number of contacts. A shielding layer is provided to enhance noise immunity by shielding each contact against electromagnetic interference (EMI). The shielding layer absorbs stray radiated EMI from each one of the number of contacts and dissipates the absorbed energy as thermal energy.
Abstract:
Apparatus for improving the performance of a controlled impedance contactor, wherein an extended core connector (ECC) is incorporated within the housing of the contactor. The introduction of an ECC within the impedance controlled contactor offers several advantages, including: a 50 ohm signal path is provided from the signal source (tester) all the way to the contact with a minimum of transitions, and, no routing substrate is required. That is, the impedance controlled contactor can be mounted on a conventional load board (DUT board, BID, etc.) without compromise of RF fidelity.
Abstract:
A connector (20) for electrically interconnecting a lead of a device to a terminal spaced at a distance from the lead. The apparatus includes a conductive element comprising a first contact (32), a shoulder (34) and a second contact (36). The first contact is attached to the shoulder and extends upward therefrom, and the second contact is attached to the shoulder and extends downward therefrom. The first contact is electrically coupled to the lead of the device when the lead of the device is brought into engagement with the first contact. The second contact is electrically coupled to the terminal. A support member is positioned below the shoulder of the conductive element and a resilient biasing means (28) comprising an elastomeric material is positioned between the shoulder of the conductive element and the support member. The resilient biasing means resiliently biases the conductive element in an original position. When a downward force is applied to the conductive element, however, the resilient biasing means may be overcome thereby allowing the conductive element to move in a downward direction in response to the downward force. The resilient biasing means returns the conductive element to the original position when the downward force is removed.
Abstract:
A connector (20) for electrically interconnecting a lead of a device to a terminal spaced at a distance from the lead. The apparatus includes a conductive element comprising a first contact (32), a shoulder (34) and a second contact (36). The first contact is attached to the shoulder and extends upward therefrom, and the second contact is attached to the shoulder and extends downward therefrom. The first contact is electrically coupled to the lead of the device when the lead of the device is brought into engagement with the first contact. The second contact is electrically coupled to the terminal. A support member is positioned below the shoulder of the conductive element and a resilient biasing means (28) comprising an elastomeric material is positioned between the shoulder of the conductive element and the support member. The resilient biasing means resiliently biases the conductive element in an original position. When a downward force is applied to the conductive element, however, the resilient biasing means may be overcome thereby allowing the conductive element to move in a downward direction in response to the downward force. The resilient biasing means returns the conductive element to the original position when the downward force is removed.