US6196876B1 — Assembly of shielded connectors and a board havin…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 182 words

An assembly, comprising: a board, having: a first side; an opposed second side; a first hole; and a second hole aligned with said first hole, wherein said first and second holes each have an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a first connector on said first side of said board, and having: at least one first contact member fitted in said first hole; and a first shielded connector housing enclosing said at least one first contact member; and a second connector on said second side of said board, and having: at least one second contact member fitted in said second hole; and a second shielded connector housing enclosing said at least one second contact member; wherein said board, except in areas where said first and second connectors are fitted, has a first continuous electrically conductive layer on said first side and a second continuous electrically conductive layer on said second side, and said shielded connector housings are electrically connected to one of said first and second conductive layers in order to prevent electromagnetic radiation generated by said contact members from propagating.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 182 words

An assembly, comprising: a board, having: a first side; an opposed second side; a first hole; and a second hole aligned with said first hole, wherein said first and second holes each have an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a first connector on said first side of said board, and having: at least one first contact member fitted in said first hole; and a first shielded connector housing enclosing said at least one first contact member; and a second connector on said second side of said board, and having: at least one second contact member fitted in said second hole; and a second shielded connector housing enclosing said at least one second contact member; wherein said board, except in areas where said first and second connectors are fitted, has a first continuous electrically conductive layer on said first side and a second continuous electrically conductive layer on said second side, and said shielded connector housings are electrically connected to one of said first and second conductive layers in order to prevent electromagnetic radiation generated by said contact members from propagating.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 28 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein one ( 10 ) of said first and second continuous electrically conductive layers is covered with an insulating layer.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 40 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a ground layer ( 15 ) within the board ( 1 ), said ground layer ( 15 ) separating the first ( 27 ) and second ( 28 ) holes.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 64 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first ( 27 ) and second ( 28 ) holes are parts of one electrically conductive through-hole in such a way that said first contact member ( 3 ) of the first connector ( 2 ) is electrically connected to said second contact member ( 13 ) of the second connector ( 12 ).

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 25 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein each contact member carries a signal in the frequency range of 50 MHz to 15 GHz.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 18 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein each contact member is press-fitted to its corresponding hole.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 18 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein each contact member is soldered to its corresponding hole.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 34 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein at least one of said first hold and second hole ( 72 , 82 ) has a socket ( 71 , 81 ) inserted therein.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 45 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein said first and second holes ( 7 ) for fitting said first and second contact members ( 3 ) of said first and second connectors are provided in the board ( 1 ) within said areas.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 60 words

The assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second holes are electrically conductive blind holes ( 7 ) and at least one signal layer ( 4 , 5 ) is electrically connected to said conductive blind holes ( 7 ), each contact member ( 3 ) being fitted in a corresponding blind hole ( 7 ).

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 28 words

The assembly as recited in claim 10 , wherein one ( 10 ) of said first and second continuous electrically conductive layers is covered with an insulating layer.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 26 words

The assembly as recited in claim 10 , wherein each blind hole has a depth less than 1.5 mm and a diameter less than 1.2 mm.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 116 words

An assembly, comprising: a first electrical connector, including: a conductive shield; and a signal contact capable of producing electromagnetic radiation; and a circuit substrate, including: a first side to which said first connector mounts; a second side; a blind hole in said first side and having a conductive layer therein for engaging said signal contact of said first connector; a first shielding layer disposed on said first side except adjacent said blind hole; and a second shielding layer disposed on said second side; wherein said conductive shield of said first connector engages said first shielding layer, so that said conductive shield, said first shielding layer and said second shielding layer prevent propogation of said electromagnetic radiation.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 116 words

An assembly, comprising: a first electrical connector, including: a conductive shield; and a signal contact capable of producing electromagnetic radiation; and a circuit substrate, including: a first side to which said first connector mounts; a second side; a blind hole in said first side and having a conductive layer therein for engaging said signal contact of said first connector; a first shielding layer disposed on said first side except adjacent said blind hole; and a second shielding layer disposed on said second side; wherein said conductive shield of said first connector engages said first shielding layer, so that said conductive shield, said first shielding layer and said second shielding layer prevent propogation of said electromagnetic radiation.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 22 words

The assembly as recited in claim 13 , wherein said first shielding layer resides on an exterior surface of said circuit substrate.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 21 words

The assembly as recited in claim 13 , wherein said first shielding layer resides in an interior of said circuit substrate.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 29 words

The assembly as recited in claim 13 , wherein said circuit substrate further comprises a blind hole in said second side, said blind hole including a conductive layer therein.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 26 words

The assembly as recited in claim 16 , wherein said blind hole in said second side is aligned with said blind hole in said first side.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 70 words

The assembly as recited in claim 16 , further comprising a second electrical connector, including: a conductive shield secured to said second shielding layer; and a signal contact engaging said conductive layer in said blind hole of said second side, and capable of producing electromagnetic radiation; wherein said conductive shield of said second electrical connector, said first shielding layer and said second shielding layer prevent propogation of said electromagnetic radiation.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 39 words

The assembly as recited in claim 18 , wherein said circuit substrate further comprises a third shielding layer extending therethrough at a location between said blind hole in said first side and said blind hole in said second side.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 164 words

A circuit substrate, comprising: an opposed second side; a first hole on said first side, said first hole having an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a second hole on said second side and aligned with said first hole, said second hole having an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a first shielding conductive layer disposed continuously on said first side, except for an area adjacent said first hole; and a second shielding layer disposed continuously on said second side, except for an area adjacent said second hole; wherein said first and second sides are each adapted to receive an electrical connector, each connector having a shielded housing for connecting to a corresponding one of said first and second shielding layers and a signal contact for connecting to said electrically conductive layers in one of said first and second holes, said shielded housings, said first shielding layer and said second shielding layer preventing electromagnetic radiation generated by said signal contacts from propagating.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 164 words

A circuit substrate, comprising: an opposed second side; a first hole on said first side, said first hole having an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a second hole on said second side and aligned with said first hole, said second hole having an electrically conductive layer on an inside surface; a first shielding conductive layer disposed continuously on said first side, except for an area adjacent said first hole; and a second shielding layer disposed continuously on said second side, except for an area adjacent said second hole; wherein said first and second sides are each adapted to receive an electrical connector, each connector having a shielded housing for connecting to a corresponding one of said first and second shielding layers and a signal contact for connecting to said electrically conductive layers in one of said first and second holes, said shielded housings, said first shielding layer and said second shielding layer preventing electromagnetic radiation generated by said signal contacts from propagating.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2004-03-05	2004-09-04	2005-03-06	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2008-03-05	2008-09-04	2009-03-06	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2012-03-05	2012-09-04	2013-03-06	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Assembly of shielded connectors and a board having plated holes

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