CPC H01R 13/6473 (2013.01) [H01R 13/6591 (2013.01)] | 21 Claims |
1. A device for removably coupling with a controlled-impedance cable connector coupled with a plurality of cables of the type comprising at least one signal conductor and a ground shield, the device comprising:
a device surface;
a plurality of conductive contact surfaces disposed on the device surface configured to make contact with a plurality of signal contact members and a plurality of ground contact members of the connector; and
a first clip mounted to the device surface, the first clip comprising:
a first arm extending from the device surface; and
a first finger at an end of the first arm distal the device surface, the first finger configured to engage with a first connector surface of the connector to position the plurality of signal contact members and the plurality of ground contact members relative to the conductive contact surfaces, wherein:
the finger curves inwardly towards the conductive contact surfaces and downwardly towards the device surface to a free end; and
the free end is configured to engage with the first connector surface when the connector is coupled with the device.
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