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Reference conductor for improving signal integrity in electrical connectors

CA 1296076 C · Owner: Amp Incorporated · Inventors: Glover, Douglas Wade; Granitz, Richard Francis

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A reference conductor for improving signal integrity in connectors and connector systems. More particularly the reference conductor includes a conductive plate positioned between adjacent rows of signal conductors in a connector and which is electrically connected to reference circuits on substrates associated with the connector to provide a low inductance signal return path. 14264

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  • Granted February 18, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 18, 2009.
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FiledMarch 15, 1989
GrantedFebruary 18, 1992
Term endedFebruary 18, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296076 C
Classification (IPC)H01R13/64 +2 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedMarch 15, 1989Patent grantedFeb 18, 1992Term endedFeb 18, 2009

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