Connector

Abstract

The invention relates to a connector. The connector includes a resin body member, a first signal terminal, and a second signal terminal. Any one of the first signal terminals is defined as a third signal terminal. Any one of the second signal terminals, and the second signal terminal closest to the third signal terminal when viewed downward, is defined as a fourth signal terminal. There is no conductor between the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal. The position of the upper end of the first proximity portion of the third signal terminal in the vertical direction is different from the position of the upper end of the second proximity portion of the fourth signal terminal in the vertical direction. The second proximity portion has a portion located above the first proximity portion. The first proximity portion has a portion located lower than the second proximity portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to connectors. Background Technology

[0002] As an invention related to existing connectors, for example, a coaxial connector integrated substrate connection connector as described in Patent Document 1 is known. The coaxial connector integrated substrate connection connector described in Patent Document 1 is used for high-frequency signal transmission. The coaxial connector integrated substrate connection connector described in Patent Document 1 sets together a socket having a first coaxial connector and a plug having a second coaxial connector that engages with the first coaxial connector. The socket has multiple socket contacts. The plug has multiple plug contacts. The multiple plug contacts are positioned opposite each other (see reference). Figure 11 The socket contacts make contact with the plug contacts, thereby enabling the wiring patterns between different substrates to be connected.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-185773

[0004] If the connector for connecting a coaxial connector with an integrated substrate as described in Patent Document 1 is to be miniaturized, the distance between the opposing plug contacts becomes smaller, and the isolation between high-frequency signals from the input / output to the plug contacts decreases. Therefore, in the connector for connecting a coaxial connector with an integrated substrate as described in Patent Document 1, there is an urgent need to improve the isolation between high-frequency signals. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a connector that can improve the isolation between high-frequency signals.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention relates to a connector comprising: a resin body member, one or more first signal terminals, and one or more second signal terminals, wherein the one or more first signal terminals are supported on the resin body member, and the one or more second signal terminals are supported on the resin body member and located to the right of the one or more first signal terminals.

[0007] Any one of the aforementioned first signal terminals is defined as the third signal terminal.

[0008] Any one of the aforementioned second signal terminals is defined as the fourth signal terminal, which is the second signal terminal that is closest to the third signal terminal when viewed from below.

[0009] There is no conductor between the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal.

[0010] The aforementioned third signal terminal has a first proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance in the left-right direction between the aforementioned first proximity portion and the aforementioned fourth signal terminal is minimal.

[0011] The aforementioned fourth signal terminal has a second proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance between the aforementioned second proximity portion and the aforementioned third signal terminal in the left-right direction is minimized.

[0012] The length of the first proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the third signal terminal in the vertical direction.

[0013] The length of the second proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth signal terminal in the vertical direction.

[0014] The second approach portion has a portion located above the first approach portion.

[0015] The first approach portion has a portion located lower than the second approach portion.

[0016] The connector according to the present invention can improve the isolation between high-frequency signals. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector assembly 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first grounding terminals 12a-12d, the second grounding terminals 13a-13d, the contact terminal 14, the first signal terminals 15a-15d, and the second signal terminals 16a-16d of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminal 15a according to the first embodiment.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first signal terminal 15a and the protrusion 11a according to the first embodiment.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the second signal terminal 16a according to the first embodiment.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the second signal terminal 16a and the protrusion 11a according to the first embodiment.

[0024] Figure 8This is a diagram showing the protrusion 11a, the third signal terminal 150, and the fourth signal terminal 160 as described in the first embodiment, viewed from below.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first embodiment viewed from the front.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the grounding terminals 112a-112h, contact terminals 114f, 114b, and signal terminals 115a-115h of the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 involved in the first modified example, viewed from the front.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150a and the fourth signal terminal 160a involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150b and the fourth signal terminal 160b in the second modified example viewed from the front.

[0031] Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150c and the fourth signal terminal 160c involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front.

[0032] Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150d and the fourth signal terminal 160d involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front.

[0033] Figure 17 This is a diagram showing the protrusion 11a, the third signal terminals 150a to 150d, and the fourth signal terminals 160a to 160d involved in the second modified example, viewed from below. Detailed Implementation

[0034] [First Implementation Method]

[0035] Hereinafter, the connector group 1 including the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the connector assembly 1 according to the first embodiment.

[0036] In this specification, direction is defined as follows. Figure 1As shown, the direction from the second connector 110 toward the first connector 10 is defined as the downward direction. Furthermore, the opposite direction to the downward direction is defined as the upward direction. Additionally, as... Figure 2 As shown, in the first connector 10, the direction in which the first signal terminals 15a to 15d are arranged in this order is defined as the front direction. The opposite direction of the front direction is defined as the rear direction. The front-rear axis is orthogonal to the top-bottom axis. Furthermore, the axis orthogonal to the top-bottom axis and the front-rear axis is defined as the left-right axis. However, the top-bottom axis, front-rear axis, and left-right axis in this specification are defined for ease of explanation and may differ from the top-bottom axis, front-rear axis, and left-right axis used in connector assembly 1. Additionally, in each of the accompanying drawings, the top and bottom directions, the left and right directions, and the front and rear directions can be changed.

[0037] In this specification, the positional relationships of the components are defined as follows. The first to third components constitute the structure of connector assembly 1. In this specification, "the first component is positioned above the second component" means that at least a portion of the first component is directly above the second component. Therefore, when viewed from below, the first and second components overlap. This definition also applies to directions other than upward.

[0038] In this specification, the first member being positioned above the second member includes cases where at least a portion of the first member is directly above the second member, and cases where the first member is not directly above the second member but is positioned diagonally above the second member. In the latter case, when viewed from below, the first member may not overlap with the second member. "Diagonally above" could be, for example, the upper left or upper right. This definition also applies to directions other than upward.

[0039] In this specification, unless otherwise specified, the various parts of the first member are defined as follows: The front part of the first member refers to the front half of the first member. The front end of the first member refers to the end of the first member in the forward direction. The front end of the first member refers to the front end of the first member and its vicinity. This definition also applies to directions other than the forward direction.

[0040] When any two components in this specification are defined as a first component and a second component, the relationship between the two components is as follows: In this specification, the first component being supported by the second component includes: the first component being immovably mounted (i.e., fixed) to the second component relative to the second component, and the first component being movably mounted to the second component relative to the second component. Furthermore, the first component being supported by the second component includes both the case where the first component is directly mounted to the second component and the case where the first component is mounted to the second component via a third component.

[0041] In this specification, the term "first component held by second component" includes the case where the first component is immovably mounted (i.e., fixed) to the second component relative to the second component, but does not include the case where the first component is movably mounted to the second component relative to the second component. Furthermore, the term "first component held by second component" includes both the case where the first component is directly mounted to the second component and the case where the first component is mounted to the second component via a third component.

[0042] In this specification, "electrical connection between the first component and the second component" means that there is electrical conductivity between the first component and the second component. Therefore, the first component and the second component may or may not be in contact. When the first component and the second component are not in contact, a conductive third component is disposed between the first component and the second component.

[0043] Connector group 1 is used, for example, to connect two circuit boards. Figure 1 As shown, connector group 1 includes a first connector 10 and a second connector 110. When the first connector 10 and the second connector 110 are connected, the second connector 110 is positioned on top of the first connector 10.

[0044] [Construction of the first connector]

[0045] Next, the construction of the first connector 10 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment. Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the first grounding terminals 12a-12d, the second grounding terminals 13a-13d, the contact terminal 14, the first signal terminals 15a-15d, and the second signal terminals 16a-16d of the first connector 10 according to the first embodiment.

[0046] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 3 As shown, the first connector 10 includes a resin body component 11, first grounding terminals 12a-12d, second grounding terminals 13a-13d, contact terminals 14, first signal terminals 15a-15d, and second signal terminals 16a-16d.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the resin main body component 11 includes a protrusion 11a, a frame portion 11b, and a connecting portion 11c. When viewed from below, the protrusion 11a extends along the front-rear axis. More specifically, the protrusion 11a has a cuboid shape. When viewed from below, the protrusion 11a has two long sides extending along the front-rear axis and two short sides extending along the left-right axis.

[0048] When viewed from below, the frame portion 11b has a ring shape surrounding the protrusion 11a. The frame portion 11b has a left and right side extending along the front-rear axis and a front and rear side extending along the left-right axis. Moreover, when viewed from below, the protrusion 11a is located within the area surrounded by the frame portion 11b. The protrusion 11a is not in contact with the frame portion 11b.

[0049] When viewed from below, the connecting portion 11c is located between the protrusion 11a and the frame portion 11b, and connects the protrusion 11a and the frame portion 11b. The connecting portion 11c connects the lower part of the protrusion 11a and the lower part of the frame portion 11b. The material of the resin main body component 11 is an insulating material. The material of the resin main body component 11 is, for example, resin.

[0050] The first grounding terminals 12a-12d and the second grounding terminals 13a-13d are connected to the grounding potential. The first grounding terminals 12a-12d and the second grounding terminals 13a-13d are supported on the resin main body member 11. More specifically, a portion of the first grounding terminals 12a-12d is embedded in the left side of the frame portion 11b. Thus, the first grounding terminals 12a-12d are supported on the frame portion 11b along the front-rear axis in the region to the left of the protrusion 11a. The first grounding terminals 12a-12d are arranged in a row from back to front. The first grounding terminals 12a-12d are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal member. The material of the first grounding terminals 12a-12d is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0051] A portion of the second grounding terminals 13a-13d is embedded in the right side of the frame portion 11b. The second grounding terminals 13a-13d are supported in the frame portion 11b along the front-rear axis in the region to the right of the protrusion 11a. The second grounding terminals 13a-13d are located to the right of the first grounding terminals 12a-12d. The second grounding terminals 13a-13d are arranged in a row from back to front. The second grounding terminals 13a-13d are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal component. The material of the second grounding terminals 13a-13d is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0052] Contact terminal 14 is connected to ground potential. Contact terminal 14 is supported on resin body member 11. More specifically, contact terminal 14 is supported on the front, rear, left, and right sides of frame portion 11b. Therefore, when viewed from below, contact terminal 14 has an annular shape surrounding the protrusion 11a. Contact terminal 14 has left and right sides extending along the front-rear axis and front and rear sides extending along the left-right axis. Contact terminal 14 is manufactured by bending a metal member. The material of contact terminal 14 is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0053] High-frequency signals are input and output to the first signal terminals 15a-15d and the second signal terminals 16a-16d. The first signal terminals 15a-15d and the second signal terminals 16a-16d are supported on the resin main body member 11. More specifically, a portion of the first signal terminals 15a-15d is embedded in the left side of the protrusion 11a. Thus, the first signal terminals 15a-15d are supported on the protrusion 11a along the front-rear axis in the region to the left of the protrusion 11a. The first signal terminals 15a-15d are arranged in a row from back to front. The first signal terminal 15a, the first ground terminal 12a, the first signal terminal 15b, the first ground terminal 12b, the first signal terminal 15c, the first ground terminal 12c, the first signal terminal 15d, and the first ground terminal 12d are arranged in a row from back to front. In other words, when viewed from the right, the first signal terminals 15a-15d and the first ground terminals 12a-12d are arranged in a straight line parallel to the front-rear direction. Furthermore, when viewed from the right, any one of the first grounding terminals 12a to 12d is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. Similarly, when viewed from the right, any one of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d is located between two adjacent first grounding terminals. The first signal terminals 15a to 15d are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal component. The material of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0054] A portion of the second signal terminals 16a-16d is embedded in the right side of the protrusion 11a. Thus, the second signal terminals 16a-16d are supported on the protrusion 11a along the front-rear axis in the region to the right of the protrusion 11a. Therefore, the second signal terminals 16a-16d are located to the right of the first signal terminals 15a-15d. Furthermore, the second signal terminals 16a-16d are arranged in a row from back to front. The second ground terminal 13a, second signal terminal 16a, second ground terminal 13b, second signal terminal 16b, second ground terminal 13c, second signal terminal 16c, second ground terminal 13d, and second signal terminal 16d are arranged in a row from back to front. In other words, when viewed from the left, the second signal terminals 16a-16d and the second ground terminals 13a-13d are arranged in a straight line parallel to the front-rear direction. Additionally, when viewed from the left, any one of the second ground terminals 13a-13d is located between two adjacent second signal terminals. When viewed from the left, any one of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d is located between two adjacent second grounding terminals. The second signal terminals 16a to 16d are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal component. The material of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0055] The first signal terminal 15a, the second signal terminal 16a, the first signal terminal 15b, the second signal terminal 16b, the first signal terminal 15c, the second signal terminal 16c, the first signal terminal 15d, and the second signal terminal 16d are arranged sequentially from back to front. In other words, when viewed from the right or left, the first signal terminals 15a-15d and the second signal terminals 16a-16d are arranged on a straight line parallel to the front-back direction. Furthermore, when viewed from the right, any one of the second signal terminals 16a-16d is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. Similarly, when viewed from the left, any one of the first signal terminals 15a-15d is located between two adjacent second signal terminals.

[0056] The structures of the first signal terminals 15a-15d and the second signal terminals 16a-16d will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, taking the first signal terminal 15a and the second signal terminal 16a as examples. Furthermore, in this embodiment, since the first signal terminals 15a-15d have the same shape, the description of the structure of the first signal terminals 15b-15d is omitted. Similarly, in this embodiment, since the second signal terminals 16a-16d have the same shape, the description of the structure of the second signal terminals 16b-16d is omitted. Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the first signal terminal 15a according to the first embodiment. Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the first signal terminal 15a and the protrusion 11a according to the first embodiment. Figure 6 This is a perspective view of the second signal terminal 16a according to the first embodiment. Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the second signal terminal 16a and the protrusion 11a according to the first embodiment.

[0057] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 As shown, the first signal terminal 15a includes a first portion P1, a second portion P2, a third portion P3, and a first exposed portion PE1. The first portion P1 extends vertically. The second portion P2 extends to the right from the upper end of the first portion P1. The third portion P3 extends downward from the right end of the second portion P2. The first exposed portion PE1 extends to the left from the lower end of the first portion P1. The length of the third portion P3 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the first portion P1 in the vertical direction. Additionally, as... Figure 4 As shown, the lower part of the third part P3 is longer in the front-back direction than the upper part of the third part P3. Therefore, the length of the third part P3 in the front-back direction is longer than that of the second part P2 in the front-back direction.

[0058] like Figure 4 as well as Figure 5As shown, the first signal terminal 15a has a first main surface MS1 and a second main surface MS2 that are parallel to each other, and a first side surface SS1 and a second side surface SS2 that connect the first main surface MS1 and the second main surface MS2. The first main surface MS1 includes the upper main surface of the first exposed portion PE1, the left main surface of the first portion P1, the upper main surface of the second portion P2, and the right main surface of the third portion P3. The second main surface MS2 includes the lower main surface of the first exposed portion PE1, the lower main surface of the first portion P1, the right main surface of the first portion P1, the lower main surface of the second portion P2, and the left main surface of the third portion P3. Figure 4 As shown, the first side SS1 is the rear side of the first signal terminal 15a. The second side SS2 is the front side of the first signal terminal 15a.

[0059] like Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the second signal terminal 16a includes a fourth portion P4, a fifth portion P5, a sixth portion P6, and a second exposed portion PE2. The fourth portion P4 extends vertically. The fifth portion P5 extends to the left from the upper end of the fourth portion P4. The sixth portion P6 extends downward from the left end of the fifth portion P5. The second exposed portion PE2 extends to the right from the lower end of the fourth portion P4. The vertical length of the sixth portion P6 is shorter than the vertical length of the fourth portion P4. Additionally, as... Figure 6 As shown, the lower part of the sixth part P6 is longer in the front-back direction than the upper part of the sixth part P6. Therefore, the length of the sixth part P6 in the front-back direction is longer than that of the fifth part P5 in the front-back direction.

[0060] like Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 As shown, the second signal terminal 16a has a third main surface MS3 and a fourth main surface MS4 that are parallel to each other, and a third side surface SS3 and a fourth side surface SS4 that connect the third main surface MS3 and the fourth main surface MS4. The third main surface MS3 includes the upper main surface of the second exposed portion PE2, the right main surface of the fourth portion P4, the upper main surface of the fifth portion P5, and the left main surface of the sixth portion P6. The fourth main surface MS4 includes the lower main surface of the second exposed portion PE2, the lower main surface of the fourth portion P4, the left main surface of the fourth portion P4, the lower main surface of the fifth portion P5, and the right main surface of the sixth portion P6. Figure 6 As shown, the third side SS3 is the rear side of the second signal terminal 16a. The fourth side SS4 is the front side of the second signal terminal 16a.

[0061] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 as well as Figure 6As shown, the length of the fourth part P4 in the vertical direction is longer than the length of the first part P1 in the vertical direction. As a result, the upper end of the right main face of the third part P3 is lower than the lower end of the left main face of the sixth part P6. Furthermore, the vertical center of the right main face of the third part P3 is located at a different position than the vertical center of the left main face of the sixth part P6. More specifically, in this embodiment, the vertical center of the right main face of the third part P3 is lower than the vertical center of the left main face of the sixth part P6.

[0062] Any one of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d is defined as the third signal terminal 150. Furthermore, any one of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d, and the second signal terminal closest to the third signal terminal 150 when viewed from below, is defined as the fourth signal terminal 160. When the first signal terminal 15a is defined as the third signal terminal 150, the second signal terminal 16a becomes the fourth signal terminal 160. Similarly, when the first signal terminal 15b is defined as the third signal terminal 150, the second signal terminal 16b becomes the fourth signal terminal 160. When the first signal terminal 15c is defined as the third signal terminal 150, the second signal terminal 16c becomes the fourth signal terminal 160. When the first signal terminal 15d is defined as the third signal terminal 150, the second signal terminal 16d becomes the fourth signal terminal 160. Thus, in this embodiment, there are multiple third signal terminals 150 and fourth signal terminals 160. In this embodiment, as an example, the case where the first signal terminal 15a is defined as the third signal terminal 150 will be described. In this case, the second signal terminal 16a becomes the fourth signal terminal 160.

[0063] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the positional relationship between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 will be described in detail. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the protrusion 11a, the third signal terminal 150, and the fourth signal terminal 160 as described in the first embodiment, viewed from below. Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first embodiment viewed from the front.

[0064] like Figure 8As shown, there is no conductor between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160. The third signal terminal 150 has a first proximity portion PS1, and when viewed from below, the distance between the first proximity portion PS1 and the fourth signal terminal 160 in the left-right direction is the smallest. In this embodiment, the first proximity portion PS1 is the right main surface of the third portion P3 of the third signal terminal 150. Therefore, the length of the first proximity portion PS1 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the third signal terminal 150 in the vertical direction. Furthermore, the fourth signal terminal 160 has a second proximity portion PS2, and when viewed from below, the distance between the second proximity portion PS2 and the third signal terminal 150 in the left-right direction is the smallest. In this embodiment, the second proximity portion PS2 is the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of the fourth signal terminal 160. Therefore, the length of the second proximity portion PS2 in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth signal terminal 160 in the vertical direction.

[0065] As described above, in this embodiment, the upper end of the third part P3 is located lower than the lower end of the sixth part P6. Therefore, in this embodiment, as... Figure 9 As shown, the upper end of the first approach part PS1 is located lower than the lower end of the second approach part PS2.

[0066] As described above, the vertical center of the right main surface of the third part P3 is located at a different position in the vertical direction than the vertical center of the left main surface of the sixth part P6. Therefore, the vertical center O1 of the first approach part PS1 is located at a different position in the vertical direction than the vertical center O2 of the second approach part PS2. More specifically, in this embodiment, the vertical center O1 of the first approach part PS1 is located lower than the vertical center O2 of the second approach part PS2.

[0067] The left main surface of the sixth part P6 has a portion that is positioned higher than the right main surface of the third part P3. Therefore, the second approach part PS2 has a portion that is positioned higher than the first approach part PS1. Furthermore, the right main surface of the third part P3 has a portion that is positioned lower than the left main surface of the sixth part P6. Therefore, the first approach part PS1 has a portion that is positioned lower than the second approach part PS2.

[0068] In the first connector 10 described above, the first connector 10 is mounted on the first circuit board (not shown) with the lower surface of the resin body member 11 facing each other. More specifically, portions of the first ground terminals 12a-12d, portions of the second ground terminals 13a-13d, portions of the contact terminal 14, portions of the first signal terminals 15a-15d, and portions of the second signal terminals 16a-16d are exposed from the lower surface of the resin body member 11. Solder is applied to these portions. Thus, the first ground terminals 12a-12d, the second ground terminals 13a-13d, the contact terminal 14, the first signal terminals 15a-15d, and the second signal terminals 16a-16d are electrically connected to the electrodes of the first circuit board.

[0069] In the first connector 10, the first exposed portion PE1 extends to the left from the lower end of the first portion P1. Therefore, when viewed from the first portion P1, the first exposed portion PE1 is located on the opposite side of the third portion P3. The first exposed portion PE1 is the portion to which solder is applied during the installation of the first connector 10. Additionally, in the first connector 10, the second exposed portion PE2 extends to the right from the lower end of the fourth portion P4. Therefore, when viewed from the fourth portion P4, the second exposed portion PE2 is located on the opposite side of the sixth portion P6. The second exposed portion PE2 is the portion to which solder is applied during the installation of the first connector 10. On the other hand, the first portion P1 and the fourth portion P4 are portions held to the resin body member 11. Thus, by separating the first portion P1 from the first exposed portion PE1, and separating the fourth portion P4 from the second exposed portion PE2, the first portion P1 and the fourth portion P4 are easily fixed to the resin body member 11, and the first exposed portion PE1 and the second exposed portion PE2 are easily fixed to the first circuit board.

[0070] [Construction of the second connector]

[0071] Next, the construction of the second connector 110 will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 10 This is a perspective view of the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment. Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the grounding terminals 112a-112h, contact terminals 114f, 114b, and signal terminals 115a-115h of the second connector 110 according to the first embodiment.

[0072] like Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 As shown, the second connector 110 includes a resin body component 111, grounding terminals 112a to 112h, contact terminals 114f and 114b, and signal terminals 115a to 115h.

[0073] like Figure 10 As shown, the resin body component 111 includes a bottom portion 111a and a frame portion 111b. When viewed from above, the frame portion 111b has an annular shape. More specifically, when viewed from above, the frame portion 111b has a rectangular outer edge and a rectangular inner edge. When viewed from above, the outer edge and inner edge of the frame portion 111b respectively have left and right sides extending along a front-rear axis and a front and rear edge extending along a left-right axis. When viewed from above, the bottom portion 111a closes the upper surface of the area enclosed by the frame portion 111b. The material of the resin body component 111 is an insulating material. For example, the material of the resin body component 111 is resin.

[0074] Grounding terminals 112a to 112h are connected to a grounding potential. Grounding terminals 112a to 112h are supported on the resin main body member 111. More specifically, a portion of grounding terminals 112a to 112d is embedded in the left side of the frame portion 111b. Thus, grounding terminals 112a to 112d are arranged in a row from back to front. Additionally, a portion of grounding terminals 112e to 112h is embedded in the right side of the frame portion 111b. Thus, grounding terminals 112e to 112h are arranged in a row from back to front. Grounding terminals 112a to 112h are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal member. The material of grounding terminals 112a to 112h is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze.

[0075] Contact terminals 114f and 114b are connected to the ground potential. Contact terminal 114f is supported by the resin body component 111. A portion of contact terminal 114f is embedded in the front left end and the front right end of the frame portion 111b. Contact terminal 114f is manufactured by bending a metal component. The material of contact terminal 114f is, for example, a copper-based material such as phosphor bronze. Furthermore, since the structure of contact terminal 114b is symmetrical to that of contact terminal 114f, its description is omitted.

[0076] High-frequency signals are input and output to signal terminals 115a to 115h. Signal terminals 115a to 115h are supported on the resin main body component 111. More specifically, a portion of signal terminals 115a to 115d is embedded in the left side of the frame portion 111b. Signal terminals 115a to 115d are arranged in a row from back to front. Thus, signal terminal 115a, ground terminal 112a, signal terminal 115b, ground terminal 112b, signal terminal 115c, ground terminal 112c, signal terminal 115d, and ground terminal 112d are arranged in a row from back to front.

[0077] A portion of signal terminals 115e to 115h is embedded in the right side of frame 111b. Therefore, signal terminals 115e to 115h are located to the right of signal terminals 115a to 115d. Furthermore, signal terminals 115e to 115h are arranged in a row from back to front. Grounding terminal 112e, signal terminal 115e, grounding terminal 112f, signal terminal 115f, grounding terminal 112g, signal terminal 115g, grounding terminal 112h, and signal terminal 115h are arranged in a row from back to front. Additionally, signal terminals 115a, signal terminal 115e, signal terminal 115b, signal terminal 115f, signal terminal 115c, signal terminal 115g, signal terminal 115d, and signal terminal 115h are arranged in a row from back to front. Signal terminals 115a to 115h are manufactured by bending a rod-shaped metal component. The materials for signal terminals 115a to 115h are, for example, copper-based materials such as phosphor bronze.

[0078] In the second connector 110 described above, the lower surface of the resin body member 111 is positioned face-to-face with the second circuit board (not shown) to mount the second connector 110 onto the second circuit board. More specifically, portions of the ground terminals 112a-112h, portions of the contact terminals 114f and 114b, and portions of the signal terminals 115a-115h are exposed from the upper surface of the resin body member 111. Solder is applied to these portions. Consequently, the ground terminals 112a-112h, the contact terminals 114f and 114b, and the signal terminals 115a-115h are electrically connected to the electrodes of the second circuit board.

[0079] The frame portion 111b of the second connector 110 is inserted into the area surrounded by the frame portion 11b of the first connector 10. At this time, the protrusion 11a of the first connector 10 is inserted into the area surrounded by the frame portion 111b of the second connector 110. As a result, the first grounding terminals 12a-12d each contact with the grounding terminals 112a-112d. The second grounding terminals 13a-13d each contact with the grounding terminals 112e-112h. The contact terminal 14 contacts the contact terminals 114f and 114b. The first signal terminals 15a-15d each contact with the signal terminals 115a-115d. The second signal terminals 16a-16d each contact the signal terminals 115e-115h.

[0080] [Effect]

[0081] According to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be improved. More specifically, the second proximity portion PS2 has a portion located higher than the first proximity portion PS1. Furthermore, the first proximity portion PS1 has a portion located lower than the second proximity portion PS2. As a result, the face-to-face area of ​​the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 is reduced. Consequently, the capacitance formed between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 is reduced. Therefore, electromagnetic coupling between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 is suppressed, and the isolation between the high-frequency signals input / output to the third signal terminal 150 and the high-frequency signals input / output to the fourth signal terminal 160 can be improved. As a result, according to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be improved.

[0082] According to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be further improved. More specifically, the upper end of the first proximity portion PS1 is located lower than the lower end of the second proximity portion PS2. This allows the first proximity portion PS1 and the second proximity portion PS2 to be misaligned. That is, the right main surface of the third portion P3 of each of the first signal terminals 15a-15d is misaligned with the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of each of the second signal terminals 16a-16d. Furthermore, the distance between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 can be increased. Therefore, the isolation between the high-frequency signals input / output to the third signal terminal 150 and the high-frequency signals input / output to the fourth signal terminal 160 can be further improved. As a result, according to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be further improved.

[0083] According to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be further improved. More specifically, when viewed to the right, any one of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. Furthermore, when viewed to the left, any one of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d is located between two adjacent second signal terminals. Therefore, when viewed downwards, the first proximity portion PS1 and the second proximity portion PS2 are not arranged on a straight line parallel to the left-right direction. That is, the right main surface of the third portion P3 of each of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d is not opposite to the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of each of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d. In addition, the distance between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 can be further increased. Therefore, the isolation between the high-frequency signal input / output to the third signal terminal 150 and the high-frequency signal input / output to the fourth signal terminal 160 can be further improved. As a result, according to the first connector 10, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be further improved.

[0084] [First Variation]

[0085] Hereinafter, the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first modification of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first modified example viewed from the front. Furthermore, regarding the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first modified example, only the parts that differ from those of the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 of the first embodiment will be described, and will be omitted hereafter.

[0086] like Figure 12 As shown, the difference between the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 in the first modified example and the third signal terminal 150 and the fourth signal terminal 160 in the first embodiment is that the upper end of the third part P3 is located above the lower end of the sixth part P6.

[0087] When viewed from the front, the first approach part PS1 and the second approach part PS2 are arranged on a straight line L parallel to the left and right directions.

[0088] The vertical distance D2 between the center O1 of the first approach part PS1 and the center O2 of the second approach part PS2 is more than 1 / 3 and less than 2 times the vertical distance D1 between the center O1 of the first approach part PS1 and the lower end of the first approach part PS1.

[0089] In the first connector 10a with third signal terminal 150 and fourth signal terminal 160 described in the first modification example above, the same effect as that of the first connector 10 is achieved. Furthermore, the first connector 10a improves the isolation between high-frequency signals and suppresses the enlargement of both the first and second connectors in the vertical direction. More specifically, the greater the vertical distance between the first proximity portion PS1 and the second proximity portion PS2, the better the isolation between the high-frequency signals input / output to the third signal terminal 150 and the high-frequency signals input / output to the fourth signal terminal 160. On the other hand, the greater the vertical distance between the first proximity portion PS1 and the second proximity portion PS2, the larger the first connector becomes in the vertical direction. If the size of the second connector remains unchanged in the vertical direction, the third signal terminal 150 and the signal terminal 115a may not make contact when connecting the first and second connectors. Therefore, the second connector also needs to be enlarged in the vertical direction. Therefore, the vertical distance D2 between the center O1 of the first proximity part PS1 and the center O2 of the second proximity part PS2 is more than one-third and less than twice the vertical distance D1 between the center O1 of the first proximity part PS1 and the lower end of the first proximity part PS1. As a result, in the vertical direction, the enlargement of both the first and second connectors can be suppressed, and the isolation between the high-frequency signals input / output to the third signal terminal 150 and the high-frequency signals input / output to the fourth signal terminal 160 can be improved. Consequently, according to the first connector 10a, the isolation between high-frequency signals can be improved, and the enlargement of both the first and second connectors can be suppressed in the vertical direction.

[0090] [Second variation]

[0091] Hereinafter, the first connector 10b according to the second modification of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150a and the fourth signal terminal 160a involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front. Figure 14 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150b and the fourth signal terminal 160b in the second modified example viewed from the front. Figure 15 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150c and the fourth signal terminal 160c involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front. Figure 16 This is a diagram showing the third signal terminal 150d and the fourth signal terminal 160d involved in the second modified example, viewed from the front. Figure 17This is a diagram showing, looking downwards, the protrusion 11a, the third signal terminals 150a-150d, and the fourth signal terminals 160a-160d involved in the second modification. Furthermore, regarding the first connector 10b involved in the second modification, only the parts that differ from the first connector 10 involved in the first embodiment will be described, and will be omitted hereafter.

[0092] like Figures 13-16 As shown, the first connector 10b involved in the second modification differs from the first connector 10 involved in the first embodiment in that the positional relationship between the center of the right main surface of the third part P3 in the vertical direction and the center of the left main surface of the sixth part P6 in the vertical direction varies depending on the combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal.

[0093] In this modified example, the first signal terminals 15a to 15d are defined as the third signal terminals 150a to 150d. Therefore, the second signal terminals 16a to 16d become the fourth signal terminals 160a to 160d. The fourth signal terminals 160a to 160d each correspond to the third signal terminals 150a to 150d.

[0094] Furthermore, the combination of a third signal terminal and a fourth signal terminal, where the center O1 of the first proximity unit PS1 in the vertical direction is located lower than the center O2 of the second proximity unit PS2 in the vertical direction, is defined as the first combination C1. The combination of a third signal terminal and a fourth signal terminal, where the center O1 of the first proximity unit PS1 in the vertical direction is located higher than the center O2 of the second proximity unit PS2 in the vertical direction, is defined as the second combination C2.

[0095] like Figure 13 As shown, the vertical length of the fourth portion P4 of the second signal terminal 16a (fourth signal terminal 160a) is longer than the vertical length of the first portion P1 of the first signal terminal 15a (third signal terminal 150a). Therefore, the vertical center of the right main surface of the third portion P3 of the first signal terminal 15a (third signal terminal 150a) is located lower than the vertical center of the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of the second signal terminal 16a (fourth signal terminal 160a). That is, the vertical center O1 of the first approach portion PS1 of the third signal terminal 150a is located lower than the vertical center O2 of the second approach portion PS2 of the fourth signal terminal 160a. Therefore, the combination of the third signal terminal 150a and the fourth signal terminal 160a is the first combination C1.

[0096] On the other hand, such as Figure 14As shown, the vertical length of the fourth portion P4 of the second signal terminal 16b (fourth signal terminal 160b) is shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P1 of the first signal terminal 15b (third signal terminal 150b). Therefore, the vertical center of the right main surface of the third portion P3 of the first signal terminal 15b (third signal terminal 150b) is located higher than the vertical center of the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of the second signal terminal 16b (fourth signal terminal 160b). That is, the vertical center O1 of the first approach portion PS1 of the third signal terminal 150b is located higher than the vertical center O2 of the second approach portion PS2 of the fourth signal terminal 160b. Therefore, the combination of the third signal terminal 150b and the fourth signal terminal 160b is the second combination C2.

[0097] In addition, such as Figure 15 As shown, the vertical length of the fourth portion P4 of the second signal terminal 16c (fourth signal terminal 160c) is longer than the vertical length of the first portion P1 of the first signal terminal 15c (third signal terminal 150c). Therefore, the vertical center of the right main surface of the third portion P3 of the first signal terminal 15c (third signal terminal 150c) is located lower than the vertical center of the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of the second signal terminal 16c (fourth signal terminal 160c). That is, the vertical center O1 of the first approach portion PS1 of the third signal terminal 150c is located lower than the vertical center O2 of the second approach portion PS2 of the fourth signal terminal 160c. Therefore, the combination of the third signal terminal 150c and the fourth signal terminal 160c is the first combination C1.

[0098] In addition, such as Figure 16 As shown, the vertical length of the fourth portion P4 of the second signal terminal 16d (fourth signal terminal 160d) is shorter than the vertical length of the first portion P1 of the first signal terminal 15d (third signal terminal 150d). Therefore, the vertical center of the right main surface of the third portion P3 of the first signal terminal 15d (third signal terminal 150d) is located higher than the vertical center of the left main surface of the sixth portion P6 of the second signal terminal 16d (fourth signal terminal 160d). That is, the vertical center O1 of the first approach portion PS1 of the third signal terminal 150d is located higher than the vertical center O2 of the second approach portion PS2 of the fourth signal terminal 160d. Therefore, the combination of the third signal terminal 150d and the fourth signal terminal 160d is the second combination C2.

[0099] like Figure 17 As shown, the first combination C1 and the second combination C2 are arranged alternately in the front-to-back direction.

[0100] The first connector 10b described above also achieves the same effect as the first connector 10. Furthermore, the first connector 10b allows for a more secure hold of the second connector to the first connector. Regarding the first assembly C1, the third signal terminal 150a and the fourth signal terminal 160a will be used as examples. Regarding the second assembly C2, the third signal terminal 150b and the fourth signal terminal 160b will be used as examples. In the first assembly C1, the center O1 of the first proximity portion PS1 in the vertical direction is located lower than the center O2 of the second proximity portion PS2 in the vertical direction. Therefore, the contact distance between the third signal terminal 150a and the signal terminal 115a in the vertical direction is smaller than the contact distance between the fourth signal terminal 160a and the signal terminal 115e in the vertical direction. Consequently, the frictional force between the third signal terminal 150a and the signal terminal 115a is smaller than the frictional force between the fourth signal terminal 160a and the signal terminal 115e. Here, the frictional force includes the force required to hold the first connector to the second connector. In the second assembly C2, the center O1 of the first approach portion PS1 in the vertical direction is located higher than the center O2 of the second approach portion PS2 in the vertical direction. Therefore, the contact distance between the third signal terminal 150b and the signal terminal 115b in the vertical direction is smaller than the contact distance between the fourth signal terminal 160b and the signal terminal 115f in the vertical direction. Consequently, the frictional force between the third signal terminal 150b and the signal terminal 115b is greater than the frictional force between the fourth signal terminal 160b and the signal terminal 115f. Therefore, in the first connector 10b, the first assembly C1 and the second assembly C2 are arranged alternately in the front-back direction. This suppresses the concentration of frictional force on a portion of the first connector and reduces the difference between the total frictional force on the left side of the first connector and the total holding force on the right side of the first connector. As a result, according to the first connector 10b, the second connector can be more securely held in place of the first connector.

[0101] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10b, it is possible to prevent the first signal terminal from detaching from the resin body member. More specifically, when viewed from the right, any one of the first ground terminals 12a to 12d is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. Therefore, the distance between the first signal terminals 15a to 15d can be ensured, improving the isolation between the input / output and the high-frequency signals of the first signal terminals 15a to 15d. Therefore, the length of the third portion P3 in the front-rear direction is longer than the length of the second portion P2 in the front-rear direction. As a result, the resin body member 11 is positioned above the third portion P3. Therefore, when the first signal terminal is subjected to force, the third portion P3 hooks onto the resin body member 11. As a result, according to the first connector 10b, it is possible to prevent the first signal terminal from detaching from the resin body member.

[0102] Furthermore, according to the first connector 10b, it is possible to prevent the second signal terminal from detaching from the resin body member. More specifically, when viewed from the right, any one of the second ground terminals 13a to 13d is located between two adjacent second signal terminals. Therefore, the distance between the second signal terminals 16a to 16d can be ensured, improving the isolation between the input / output and the high-frequency signals of the second signal terminals 16a to 16d. Therefore, the length of the sixth part P6 in the front-rear direction is longer than the length of the fifth part P5 in the front-rear direction. As a result, the resin body member 11 is positioned above the sixth part P6. Therefore, when the second signal terminal is subjected to force, the sixth part P6 hooks onto the resin body member 11. As a result, according to the first connector 10b, it is possible to prevent the second signal terminal from detaching from the resin body member.

[0103] [Other Implementation Methods]

[0104] The first connector involved in this invention is not limited to the first connectors 10, 10a, and 10b, and can be modified within the scope of its spirit. In addition, the construction of the first connectors 10, 10a, and 10b can be combined arbitrarily.

[0105] Furthermore, there need to be one or more first signal terminals. Additionally, there need to be one or more second signal terminals.

[0106] Furthermore, there needs to be at least one third signal terminal. Additionally, there needs to be at least one fourth signal terminal.

[0107] Furthermore, the first signal terminals 15a to 15d may not have the same shape as each other. Additionally, the second signal terminals 16a to 16d may also not have the same shape as each other.

[0108] Furthermore, the length of the third part P3 in the front-back direction can also be less than the length of the second part P2 in the front-back direction.

[0109] Furthermore, the length of the sixth part P6 in the front-back direction can also be less than the length of the fifth part P5 in the front-back direction.

[0110] Furthermore, when viewed to the right, any one of the first grounding terminals 12a to 12d may not be located between two adjacent first signal terminals. Similarly, when viewed to the left, any one of the second grounding terminals 13a to 13d may not be located between two adjacent second signal terminals.

[0111] Furthermore, the length of the third part P3 in the front-back direction may not be longer than the length of the second part P2 in the front-back direction. Additionally, the length of the sixth part P6 in the front-back direction may not be longer than the length of the fifth part P5 in the front-back direction.

[0112] Furthermore, the first connectors 10, 10a, and 10b may not have the first grounding terminals 12a-12d and the second grounding terminals 13a-13d. Additionally, if the first connectors 10, 10a, and 10b have first grounding terminals, there need to be one or more first grounding terminals. Similarly, if the first connectors 10, 10a, and 10b have second grounding terminals, there need to be one or more second grounding terminals.

[0113] Furthermore, the first signal terminals 15a-15d and the second signal terminals 16a-16d may have the same shape. Even in this case, the second proximity portion PS2 may have a portion located above the first proximity portion PS1, and the first proximity portion PS1 may have a portion located below the second proximity portion PS2.

[0114] Furthermore, the right main surface of the third part P3 may also have a portion that is positioned above the left main surface of the sixth part P6. Therefore, the first approach part PS1 may also have a portion that is positioned above the second approach part PS2. In this case, the left main surface of the sixth part P6 may also have a portion that is positioned below the right main surface of the third part P3. Therefore, the second approach part PS2 may also have a portion that is positioned below the first approach part PS1.

[0115] The present invention has the following structure.

[0116] (1) A connector,

[0117] It comprises: a resin main body component, one or more first signal terminals, and one or more second signal terminals, wherein the one or more first signal terminals are supported on the resin main body component, and the one or more second signal terminals are supported on the resin main body component and located to the right of the one or more first signal terminals.

[0118] Any one of the aforementioned first signal terminals is defined as the third signal terminal.

[0119] Any one of the aforementioned second signal terminals is defined as the fourth signal terminal, which is the second signal terminal that is closest to the third signal terminal when viewed from below.

[0120] There is no conductor between the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal.

[0121] The aforementioned third signal terminal has a first proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance in the left-right direction between the aforementioned first proximity portion and the aforementioned fourth signal terminal is minimal.

[0122] The aforementioned fourth signal terminal has a second proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance between the aforementioned second proximity portion and the aforementioned third signal terminal in the left-right direction is minimized.

[0123] The length of the first proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the third signal terminal in the vertical direction.

[0124] The length of the second proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth signal terminal in the vertical direction.

[0125] The second approach portion has a portion located above the first approach portion.

[0126] The first approach portion has a portion located lower than the second approach portion.

[0127] (2) The connector according to (1), wherein,

[0128] Each of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals includes:

[0129] The first part extending in the aforementioned vertical direction;

[0130] The second part extends to the right from the upper end of the first part; and

[0131] The third part extends downward from the right end of the second part mentioned above.

[0132] Each of the above-mentioned one or more second signal terminals includes:

[0133] The fourth part extending in the aforementioned vertical direction;

[0134] The fifth part extends to the left from the upper end of the fourth part mentioned above; and

[0135] The sixth part extends downward from the left end of the fifth part mentioned above.

[0136] The length of the third part in the aforementioned vertical direction is shorter than the length of the first part in the aforementioned vertical direction.

[0137] The length of the sixth part in the aforementioned vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth part in the aforementioned vertical direction.

[0138] The aforementioned first proximity portion is the right main surface of the aforementioned third portion of the aforementioned third signal terminal.

[0139] The aforementioned second proximity portion is the left main surface of the aforementioned sixth portion of the aforementioned fourth signal terminal.

[0140] (3) The connector according to (1) or (2), wherein,

[0141] The vertical distance between the center of the first approach portion and the center of the second approach portion is more than one-third and less than twice the vertical distance between the center of the first approach portion and the lower end of the first approach portion.

[0142] (4) The connector according to any one of (1) to (3), wherein,

[0143] The upper end of the first approach portion is located lower than the lower end of the second approach portion.

[0144] (5) The connector according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein,

[0145] When viewed from the front, the first approach portion and the second approach portion are arranged on a straight line parallel to the left and right directions.

[0146] (6) The connector according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein,

[0147] The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple.

[0148] The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple.

[0149] The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes.

[0150] The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

[0151] When viewed from the right, any one of the aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals is located between two adjacent first signal terminals.

[0152] When viewed to the left, any one of the aforementioned plurality of first signal terminals is located between two adjacent aforementioned second signal terminals.

[0153] (7) The connector according to any one of (1) to (6), wherein,

[0154] The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple.

[0155] The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple.

[0156] The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes.

[0157] The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

[0158] There are multiple third signal terminals mentioned above.

[0159] There are multiple fourth signal terminals mentioned above.

[0160] The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located lower than the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the first combination.

[0161] The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located above the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the second combination.

[0162] The first combination and the second combination mentioned above are arranged alternately along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

[0163] (8) The connector according to (2), wherein,

[0164] The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple.

[0165] The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple.

[0166] The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes.

[0167] The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

[0168] There are multiple third signal terminals mentioned above.

[0169] There are multiple fourth signal terminals mentioned above.

[0170] The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located lower than the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the first combination.

[0171] The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located above the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the second combination.

[0172] The first and second combinations described above are arranged alternately along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

[0173] The length of the third part in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the second part in the front-back direction, or the length of the sixth part in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the fifth part in the front-back direction.

[0174] (9) The connector according to any one of (6) to (8), wherein it further comprises:

[0175] One or more first grounding terminals are supported on the aforementioned resin main body component; and

[0176] One or more second grounding terminals are supported on the aforementioned resin main body component and are located to the right of the aforementioned one or more grounding terminals.

[0177] When viewed from the right, the aforementioned plurality of first signal terminals and one or more first ground terminals are arranged on a straight line parallel to the front-back direction.

[0178] When viewed from the left, the aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals and one or more second ground terminals are arranged on a straight line parallel to the aforementioned front-back direction.

[0179] When viewed to the right, any one of the aforementioned first grounding terminals is located between two adjacent first signal terminals.

[0180] When viewed to the left, any one of the aforementioned second grounding terminals is located between two adjacent second signal terminals.

[0181] (10) The connector according to any one of (1) to (9), wherein,

[0182] The aforementioned one or more first signal terminals and the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals have the same shape.

[0183] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0184] 1… Connector assembly; 10, 10a, 10b… First connector; 11, 111… Resin main body component; 11a… Protrusion; 11b, 111b… Frame; 11c… Connecting part; 12a~12d… First grounding terminal; 13a~13d… Second grounding terminal; 14, 114b, 114f… Contact terminal; 15a~15d… First signal terminal; 16a~16d… Second signal terminal; 110… Second connector; 111a… Bottom part; 112a~112h… Grounding terminal; 115a~115h… Signal terminal; 150, 150a~150d… Third signal… Terminals; 160, 160a~160d… Fourth signal terminal; C1… First combination; C2… Second combination; MS1… First main surface; MS2… Second main surface; MS3… Third main surface; MS4… Fourth main surface; O1, O2… Center; P1… First part; P2… Second part; P3… Third part; P4… Fourth part; P5… Fifth part; P6… Sixth part; PE1… First exposed part; PE2… Second exposed part; PS1… First approach part; PS2… Second approach part; SS1… First side; SS2… Second side; SS3… Third side; SS4… Fourth side.

Claims

1. A connector, It comprises: a resin main body component, one or more first signal terminals, and one or more second signal terminals, wherein, One or more first signal terminals are supported on the resin main body member, and one or more second signal terminals are supported on the resin main body member and located to the right of the one or more first signal terminals. Any one of the aforementioned first signal terminals is defined as the third signal terminal. Any one of the aforementioned second signal terminals is defined as the fourth signal terminal, which is the second signal terminal that is closest to the third signal terminal when viewed from below. There is no conductor between the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal. The aforementioned third signal terminal has a first proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance in the left-right direction between the aforementioned first proximity portion and the aforementioned fourth signal terminal is minimal. The aforementioned fourth signal terminal has a second proximity portion, and when viewed from below, the distance between the aforementioned second proximity portion and the aforementioned third signal terminal in the left-right direction is minimized. The length of the first proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the third signal terminal in the vertical direction. The length of the second proximity portion in the vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth signal terminal in the vertical direction. The second approach portion has a portion located above the first approach portion. The first approach portion has a portion located lower than the second approach portion.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals includes: The first part extending in the aforementioned vertical direction; The second part extends to the right from the upper end of the first part; and The third part extends downward from the right end of the second part mentioned above. Each of the above-mentioned one or more second signal terminals includes: The fourth part extending in the aforementioned vertical direction; The fifth part extends to the left from the upper end of the fourth part mentioned above; and The sixth part extends downward from the left end of the fifth part mentioned above. The length of the third part in the aforementioned vertical direction is shorter than the length of the first part in the aforementioned vertical direction. The length of the sixth part in the aforementioned vertical direction is shorter than the length of the fourth part in the aforementioned vertical direction. The aforementioned first proximity portion is the right main surface of the aforementioned third portion of the aforementioned third signal terminal. The aforementioned second proximity portion is the left main surface of the aforementioned sixth portion of the aforementioned fourth signal terminal.

3. The connector according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The vertical distance between the center of the first approach portion and the center of the second approach portion is more than one-third and less than twice the vertical distance between the center of the first approach portion and the lower end of the first approach portion.

4. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The upper end of the first approach portion is located lower than the lower end of the second approach portion.

5. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, When viewed from the front, the first approach portion and the second approach portion are arranged on a straight line parallel to the left and right directions.

6. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple. The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple. The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes. The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes. When viewed from the right, any one of the aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. When viewed to the left, any one of the aforementioned plurality of first signal terminals is located between two adjacent aforementioned second signal terminals.

7. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple. The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple. The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes. The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes. There are multiple third signal terminals mentioned above. There are multiple fourth signal terminals mentioned above. The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located lower than the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the first combination. The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located above the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the second combination. The first combination and the second combination mentioned above are arranged alternately along the aforementioned front and rear axes.

8. The connector according to claim 2, wherein, The number of the aforementioned one or more first signal terminals is multiple. The number of the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals is multiple. The aforementioned multiple first signal terminals are arranged along the front and rear axes. The aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals are arranged along the aforementioned front and rear axes. There are multiple third signal terminals mentioned above. There are multiple fourth signal terminals mentioned above. The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located lower than the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the first combination. The combination of the third signal terminal and the fourth signal terminal, whose center in the vertical direction of the first proximity portion is located above the center in the vertical direction of the second proximity portion, is defined as the second combination. The first and second combinations described above are arranged alternately along the aforementioned front and rear axes. The length of the third part in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the second part in the front-back direction, or the length of the sixth part in the front-back direction is longer than the length of the fifth part in the front-back direction.

9. The connector according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein, It also has: One or more first grounding terminals are supported on the aforementioned resin main body component; and One or more second grounding terminals are supported on the aforementioned resin main body component and are located to the right of the aforementioned one or more grounding terminals. When viewed from the right, the aforementioned plurality of first signal terminals and one or more first ground terminals are arranged on a straight line parallel to the front-back direction. When viewed from the left, the aforementioned plurality of second signal terminals and one or more second ground terminals are arranged on a straight line parallel to the aforementioned front-back direction. When viewed to the right, any one of the aforementioned first grounding terminals is located between two adjacent first signal terminals. When viewed to the left, any one of the aforementioned second grounding terminals is located between two adjacent second signal terminals.

10. The connector according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein, The aforementioned one or more first signal terminals and the aforementioned one or more second signal terminals have the same shape.

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