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Abstract

An electrical connector comprises a housing 10, a number of terminals 20, and a number of modules 40. The modules each connect with an external ground circuit. Each module has a number of grounding members 42 insert molded with an insulative body 44. The insulative body defines a mounting surface 445 against which the terminals are mounted and forms a number of ribs 441 on the mounting surface. Each grounding member includes a flat plate 421 molded with the insulative body and a plurality of projections 425 protruding from the flat plate into the insulative body. The projections are adjustable in distance of protrusion beyond the mounting surface allowing the shielding effect they provide between adjacent terminals to be varied, controlling crosstalk therebetween. The ribs of the insulative body are also adjustable in length and thickness, allowing them to be manufactured to match the impedance of the connector with the characteristic impedance of a circuit board on which the connector is to be mounted.

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