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Abstract

An RF screened plug-in connector comprises a plug (14, FIG. 2A) and a socket connector device (44) that includes a socket (15) and a circuit board (16). The plug is on the end of a screened cable (3), the screen of which is internally connected to a conductive surface (9) of the plug. The socket has a body (18) which is open to provide access to conductive tracks (17) on the circuit board (16). The body has an internal conductive surface portion (21a) which is pressed into intimate contact with a conductive surface portion (9a) on the plug, by virtue of the reaction between resilient contact fingers (12) on the plug pressing on the tracks (17) on the board. The socket body (18) is held in contact with the board (16) by latches (20, FIG. 2C) which also have conductive surfaces and which contact a conductive layer (42) on the underside of the board.

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First Claim