Data current coupler with internal shielding for electronic package

Claim 1

A data coupler member for inducting power in at least one electromagnet assembled thereto to form an electromagnet core when mated with a corresponding coupler member containing a corresponding electromagnet, said member comprising an assembly of a circuit substrate, a top body member and a bottom body member, and said electromagnet secured therewithin and having leg portions extending through leg-receiving apertures of said circuit substrate and said bottom body member to mating faces exposed for coupling with corresponding mating faces of said corresponding electromagnet, said top and bottom body members define a cavity along an interface therebetween; said circuit substrate including electrical components mounted on at least one surface thereof, said electrical components having circuits inductively coupled to said at least one electromagnet; and said top and bottom body members having EMI/RFI shielding formed by plating at least one surfaces around said cavity, and engaging portions of said top and bottom body members being conductively joined at said interface surrounding said cavity after said circuit substrate has been disposed therewithin, said plating surrounding said circuit substrate thereby protecting said electrical components from EMI/RFI interference, with said leg portions extending through said leg-receiving apertures of said bottom body member and thus through said plated surfaces for mating with said corresponding electromagnet.