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Abstract

A filtered electrical connector, comprising a plurality of removable contacts, a housing having first contact receiving passages therein into which the contacts are removably secured, and an outer metal shell in which the housing is secured. The connector including a capacitor array having a plurality of tube capacitors secured together. Each of the tube capacitors have a second contact receiving passage with a signal electrode therein. A resilient member to provide a releasable electrical connection from the contact to the signal electrode is disposed in the second passage. A continuous ground electrode is isolated from the signal electrode and completely surrounds the second passage. The ground electrode being electrically connected to the shell. The contacts are removable by releasing the retaining clip and sliding the contact out of the resilient member.

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First Claim