Connector, connector assembly and radio frequency module

Abstract

The utility model discloses a connector, a connector assembly and a radio frequency module. The connector comprises an insulating body; the first terminal group comprises a first signal terminal and at least two first grounding terminals, the first signal terminal and the first grounding terminals are fixed on the insulation body, the first signal terminal is arranged between the two first grounding terminals, and the first signal terminal is adjacent to the two first grounding terminals; the second terminal group comprises a second signal terminal and at least two second grounding terminals, the second signal terminal and the second grounding terminals are both fixed on the insulation body, the second signal terminal is arranged between the two second grounding terminals, and the second signal terminal is adjacent to the two second grounding terminals; and the at least two first resistive load terminals are arranged between the first terminal group and the second terminal group and form a row with the first terminal group and the second terminal group, and the at least two first resistive load terminals are used for connecting resistive loads.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a connector, a connector assembly, and a radio frequency module. Background Technology

[0002] RF (Radio Frequency) connectors are components used to achieve electrical connection or disconnection. RF connectors are widely used in the field of communications due to their high reliability and strong anti-interference capabilities. However, existing RF connectors can only transmit a single RF signal. If multiple signals need to be transmitted simultaneously, multiple RF connectors are required. This not only involves multiple assembly steps, which are complex, but also requires a large amount of space, resulting in high costs and inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a connector, connector assembly, and radio frequency module that can transmit multiple signals simultaneously, saving space.

[0004] To achieve the aforementioned objective, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0005] A connector, characterized in that it comprises:

[0006] Insulating body;

[0007] The first terminal group includes a first signal terminal and at least two first ground terminals. The first signal terminal and the first ground terminals are both fixed to the insulating body. The first signal terminal is disposed between the two first ground terminals and the first signal terminal and the two first ground terminals are adjacent to each other.

[0008] The second terminal group includes a second signal terminal and at least two second ground terminals. Both the second signal terminal and the second ground terminals are fixed to the insulating body. The second signal terminal is disposed between the two second ground terminals and the second signal terminal and the two second ground terminals are adjacent to each other.

[0009] At least two first resistive load terminals are disposed between the first terminal group and the second terminal group and are arranged in a row with the first terminal group and the second terminal group for connecting a resistive load.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes: a grounding structure, the grounding structure being fixed to the insulating body and including a grounding element, the grounding element extending with a plurality of first contact feet and at least one second contact foot, the plurality of first contact feet respectively corresponding to the first grounding terminal and the second grounding terminal in electrical contact.

[0011] Furthermore, the grounding structure also includes an insulating block, the grounding component is fixed to the insulating block, and the insulating block is fixed to the insulating body.

[0012] Furthermore, the insulating body has a connecting cavity formed through it in the front-back direction, and has an upper cavity wall and a lower cavity wall arranged opposite each other in the up-down direction, and a left cavity wall and a right cavity wall arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction perpendicular to the up-down direction.

[0013] The left and right cavity walls are recessed to form a first mounting groove that opens rearward and communicates with the docking cavity in the left-right direction.

[0014] The first insulating block fixes the first signal terminal, the first ground terminal, the second signal terminal, the second ground terminal, and the first resistive load terminal together as one unit;

[0015] The two ends of the first insulating block are inserted and fixed into the first mounting groove from back to front.

[0016] Furthermore, the two ends of the insulating block are respectively inserted and fixed into the first mounting groove from back to front, and the insulating block is in close contact with the rear surface of the first insulating block.

[0017] Furthermore, any one of the first signal terminal, the first ground terminal, the second signal terminal, the second ground terminal, and the first resistive load terminal includes an upright section extending in the vertical direction, a contact section integrally connected to the upper end of the upright section, and a docking section integrally connected to the lower end of the upright section.

[0018] The contact section protrudes into the mating cavity for mating with the mating connector;

[0019] The first contact foot overlaps the rear surface of the upright section.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes: a third terminal group, comprising a third signal terminal and at least two third ground terminals, wherein the third signal terminal and the third ground terminals are both fixed to the insulating body, the third signal terminal is disposed between the two third ground terminals, and the third signal terminal and the two third ground terminals are adjacent to each other;

[0021] The fourth terminal group includes a fourth signal terminal and at least two fourth ground terminals. The fourth signal terminal and the fourth ground terminals are both fixed to the insulating body. The fourth signal terminal is disposed between the two fourth ground terminals and is adjacent to the two fourth ground terminals.

[0022] At least two second resistive load terminals are disposed between the third terminal group and the fourth terminal group and arranged in a row with the third terminal group and the fourth terminal group, and the at least two second resistive load terminals are used to connect resistive loads.

[0023] Furthermore, it also includes: at least one second insulating block, which fixes the third terminal group, the fourth terminal group and the second resistive load terminal together;

[0024] At least two of the first resistor load terminals and at least two of the second resistor load terminals are arranged at intervals, corresponding to each other.

[0025] To achieve the aforementioned objective, this application also provides the following technical solution:

[0026] A connector assembly comprising a printed circuit board and a connector as described in any of the preceding claims, the connector being fixedly connected to the printed circuit board.

[0027] To achieve the aforementioned objective, this application also provides the following technical solution:

[0028] A radio frequency (RF) module, the RF module including the connector assembly as described above.

[0029] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are: it can reduce mutual interference between adjacent signal terminals, improve the shielding effect, and reduce electromagnetic interference. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector of this application.

[0031] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connector from another angle.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the connector in this application.

[0033] Figure 4 This is a partial perspective view of the connector in this application, specifically showing a perspective view of the second terminal module after it has been separated from the insulating body.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a partial perspective view of the connector in this application, specifically showing the perspective view of the second terminal module and the grounding structure after they are separated from the insulating body.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a partial perspective view of the connector of this application, specifically showing the second terminal module, the grounding structure, and the first terminal module after being separated from the insulating body.

[0036] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A three-dimensional diagram viewed from another angle.

[0037] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Further exploded three-dimensional diagrams show the three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the second terminal module, grounding structure, and first terminal module after they are separated from the insulating body. More specifically, they show the three-dimensional schematic diagrams of the grounding component and insulating block after they are separated, and the three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shorting component after it is separated from the second terminal module. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] To ensure the accuracy of the description throughout this application, all references to directions should be made using the format of "direction". Figure 1 For reference, specifically: the X-axis direction is defined as the width direction (left and right); the Y-axis direction is defined as the up and down direction, with the positive Y-axis being up; the Z-axis direction is defined as the front and back direction (that is, the insertion and removal direction of the mating connector), with the positive Z-axis being back, which is the insertion direction of the mating connector.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for simplification, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. The terms "first position" and "second position" refer to two different positions.

[0041] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections or detachable connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and connections within two components or interactions between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1 to 8The technical solution of this application will be further illustrated through specific implementation methods.

[0043] Please refer to the reference. Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the connector of this application includes an insulating body 10, a first terminal module 100 fixed within the insulating body 10, a grounding structure 2 fixed within the insulating body 10, and a second terminal module 200 fixed within the insulating body 10. The connector (not shown) is used to be fixedly connected to the printed circuit board (not shown) and can be mated with a mating connector to transmit signals.

[0044] The insulating body 100 is integrally injection molded from insulating material. The insulating body 100 has a through-hole cavity 101 formed along the front-to-back direction, and has an upper cavity wall 1011 and a lower cavity wall 1012 arranged opposite each other in the vertical direction, and a left cavity wall 1013 and a right cavity wall 1014 arranged opposite each other in the horizontal direction perpendicular to the vertical direction. The first terminal module 100, the grounding structure 2, and the second terminal module 200 are sequentially assembled and fixed to the insulating body 10 from back to front.

[0045] Please refer to the reference. Figures 4 to 8 As shown, the first terminal module 100 includes a first terminal block (unlabeled) and a first insulating block 1001. The first terminal block includes a first terminal group 11, a second terminal group 12, and at least two first resistive load terminals 31. The first terminal group 11 includes at least a first signal terminal 111 and at least two first ground terminals 112. The first signal terminal 111 is disposed between the two first ground terminals 112, and the first signal terminal 111 and the two first ground terminals 112 are adjacent to each other. The second terminal group includes a second signal terminal 121 and at least two second ground terminals 122. The second signal terminal 121 is disposed between the two second ground terminals 122, and the second signal terminal 121 and the two second ground terminals 122 are adjacent to each other. Wherein, the at least two first resistive load terminals 31 are disposed between the first terminal group 11 and the second terminal group 12 and are arranged in a row with the first terminal group 11 and the second terminal group 12. The at least two first resistive load terminals 31 are used to connect resistive loads to optimize signal crosstalk between the first signal terminal 111 and the second signal terminal 121.

[0046] Furthermore, in this application, the structures of the first signal terminal 111, the first ground terminal 112, the second signal terminal 121, the second ground terminal 122, and the first resistive load terminal 31 are basically the same. Each terminal includes an upright section 1101 extending in the vertical direction, a contact section 1102 integrally connected to the upper end of the upright section 1101, and a mating section 1103 integrally connected to the lower end of the upright section 1101. The contact section 1102 protrudes into the mating cavity 101 for mating with a mating connector. The mating section 1103 is used for connecting to a printed circuit board. The first insulating block 1001 integrally fixes the upright sections 1101 of the first signal terminal 111, the first ground terminal 112, the second signal terminal 121, the second ground terminal 122, and the first resistive load terminal 31 at their respective locations.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 4 to 6 As shown, the left cavity wall 1013 and the right cavity wall 1014 are recessed to form a first mounting groove 102 that opens rearward and communicates with the docking cavity 101 in the left-right direction. The two ends of the first insulating block 1001 are correspondingly inserted and fixed into the first mounting groove 102 from back to front to realize the assembly and fixation of the first terminal module 100 and the insulating body 10.

[0048] Furthermore, the aforementioned grounding structure 2 includes a grounding component 21 and an insulating block 22. The grounding component 21 is preferably formed by stamping and bending a metal plate. The grounding component 21 includes a main body plate (not labeled), a plurality of first contact feet 211 integrally extended from the main body plate, and a plurality of second contact feet 212 integrally extended from the main body plate. The main body plate is integrally fixed to the insulating block 22 by injection molding. The plurality of first contact feet 211 respectively make electrical contact with the first grounding terminal 112 and the second grounding terminal 122. In a preferred embodiment, the first contact feet 211 overlap the rear surface of the upright section 1101. The second contact feet 212 are used for electrical contact with the printed circuit board. Furthermore, the left and right ends of the insulating block 22 are respectively inserted and fixed into the first mounting groove 102 from back to front, with the insulating block 22 closely attached to the rear surface of the first insulating block 1001, thereby achieving the assembly and fixation of the grounding structure 2 and the insulating body 10.

[0049] Please refer to the reference. Figures 4 to 8As shown, the second terminal module 200 includes a second terminal block (unlabeled) and two second insulating blocks 1002. The second terminal block includes a third terminal group 13, a fourth terminal group 14, and at least two second resistive load terminals 41. The third terminal group 13 includes a third signal terminal 131 and at least two third ground terminals 132. The third signal terminal 131 is disposed between the two third ground terminals 132, and is adjacent to both third ground terminals 132. The fourth terminal group 14 includes a fourth signal terminal 1421 and at least two fourth ground terminals 142. The fourth signal terminal 141 is disposed between the two fourth ground terminals 142, and is adjacent to both fourth ground terminals 142. At least two second resistive load terminals 41 are disposed between the third terminal group 13 and the fourth terminal group 14 and are arranged in a row with the third terminal group 13 and the fourth terminal group 14. The at least two second resistive load terminals 41 are used to connect resistive loads to optimize signal crosstalk between the third terminal group 13 and the fourth terminal group 14.

[0050] Furthermore, the third signal terminal 131, the third ground terminal 132, the fourth signal terminal 141, the fourth ground terminal 142, and the second resistive load terminal 41 have essentially the same structure. Each terminal includes a second upright section 1201 extending vertically, a second contact section 1202 integrally connected to the upper end of the second upright section 1201, and a second mating section 1203 integrally connected to the lower end of the second upright section 1201. The second contact section 1202 protrudes into the mating cavity 101 for mating with the mating connector. The second mating section 1203 is used for connection with the printed circuit board. One of the second insulating blocks 1002 integrally fixes the positions of the second upright section 1201 of the third signal terminal 131, the third ground terminal 132, the fourth signal terminal 141, the fourth ground terminal 142, and the second resistive load terminal 41. One of the second insulating blocks 1002 integrally and fixedly connects the second contact section 1202 of the third signal terminal 131, the third ground terminal 132, the fourth signal terminal 141, the fourth ground terminal 142 and the second resistive load terminal 41 near the location of the second upright section 1101.

[0051] Furthermore, the left cavity wall 1013 and the right cavity wall 1014 are recessed to form a second mounting groove 103 that opens rearward and communicates with the docking cavity 101 in the left-right direction. The second mounting groove 103 is located above the first mounting groove 102. The two ends of one of the second insulating blocks 1002 are respectively inserted and fixed into the first mounting groove 102 from back to front, and the two ends of the other second insulating block 1002 are respectively inserted and fixed into the second mounting groove 103 from back to front, so as to realize the assembly and fixation of the second terminal module 200 and the insulating body 10. Furthermore, the front surface of one of the second insulating blocks 1002 is in close contact with the rear surface of the insulating block 22 of the grounding structure 2.

[0052] Please refer to the reference. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the front surfaces of the second upright sections 1201 of the third grounding terminal 132 and the fourth grounding terminal 142 are exposed on the surface of the second insulating block 1002. The connector of this application also includes a shorting member 5, which is formed by bending a metal plate. The shorting member 5 shorts the front surfaces of the second upright sections 1201 of the third grounding terminal 132 and the fourth grounding terminal 142. When the second terminal module 200 and the grounding structure 2 are both assembled and fixed into the insulating body 10, the shorting member 5 is located between the second insulating block 1002 and the insulating block 22 of the grounding structure 2. The shorting member 5 can reduce mutual interference between the first terminal block and the second terminal block, improve the shielding effect, and thus improve the signal transmission rate. In a more preferred embodiment, at least two of the first resistive load terminals 31 and at least two of the second resistive load terminals 41 are arranged at intervals corresponding to each other.

[0053] The functional definitions of the terminals of the connector in this application are shown in Table 1 below:

[0054]

[0055] This embodiment reduces mutual interference between adjacent signal terminals by providing grounding terminals on both sides of each signal terminal, thereby enabling the transmission of radio frequency signals. Each terminal group can transmit one set of signals, and multiple terminal groups can be arranged as needed to achieve the transmission of multiple sets of signals. Furthermore, the grounding structure 2 and the shorting piece 5 can isolate adjacent terminal groups from each other, further improving the shielding effect and reducing electromagnetic interference. More importantly, the connector of this application adds a first resistive load terminal 31 and a second resistive load terminal 41, which can further improve the crosstalk problem by connecting resistive loads.

[0056] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A connector (1) characterized in that, The connector comprises: an insulating body (10); a first terminal group (11) comprising a first signal terminal (111) and at least two first ground terminals (112), the first signal terminal (111) and the first ground terminals (112) being fixed to the insulating body (10), the first signal terminal (111) being arranged between the two first ground terminals (112), and the first signal terminal (111) and the two first ground terminals (112) being adjacent to each other; a second terminal group (12) comprising a second signal terminal (121) and at least two second ground terminals (122), the second signal terminal (121) and the second ground terminals (122) being fixed to the insulating body (10), the second signal terminal (121) being arranged between the two second ground terminals (122), and the second signal terminal (121) and the two second ground terminals (122) being adjacent to each other; at least two first resistance load terminals (31) arranged between the first terminal group (11) and the second terminal group (12) and arranged in a row with the first terminal group (11) and the second terminal group (12), the at least two first resistance load terminals (31) being used for connecting resistance loads.

2. The connector of claim 1, wherein Further comprising: a grounding structure (2) fixed to the insulating body (10) and comprising a grounding member (21), the grounding member (21) extending a plurality of first contact feet (211) and at least one second contact foot (212), the plurality of first contact feet (211) respectively corresponding to the first ground terminals (112) and the second ground terminals (122) in electrical contact.

3. The connector of claim 2, wherein Further comprising: the grounding structure (2) further comprises an insulating block (22), the grounding member (21) and the insulating block (22) being fixed, and the insulating block (22) and the insulating body (10) being fixed.

4. The connector according to claim 3, wherein: the insulating body (10) is formed with a mating cavity (101) extending in a front-rear direction and is formed with an upper cavity wall (1011) and a lower cavity wall (1012) arranged opposite to each other in an up-down direction, and a left cavity wall (1013) and a right cavity wall (1014) arranged opposite to each other in a left-right direction perpendicular to the up-down direction; the left cavity wall (1013) and the right cavity wall (1014) are recessed with a first mounting groove (102) opening rearward and communicating with the mating cavity (101) in the left-right direction; a first insulating block (1001) integrally fixing the first signal terminal (111), the first ground terminals (112), the second signal terminal (121), the second ground terminals (122), and the first resistance load terminals (31); the two ends of the first insulating block (1001) are implanted into the first mounting groove (102) from rear to front.

5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein: Two ends of the insulation block (22) are fixedly implanted into the first mounting groove (102) from back to front, and the insulation block (22) is tightly attached to the rear surface of the first insulation block (1001).

6. The connector of claim 5, wherein: Any one of the first signal terminal (111), the first ground terminal (112), the second signal terminal (121), the second ground terminal (122) and the first resistance load terminal (31) comprises an upright section (1101) extending in the up-down direction, a contact section (1102) integrally connected with the upper end of the upright section (1101), and a mating section (1103) integrally connected with the lower end of the upright section (1101); The contact section (1102) protrudes into the mating cavity (101) for mating with a mating connector; The first contact leg (211) is correspondingly overlapped on the rear surface of the upright section (1101).

7. The connector of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, Further comprising: The third terminal group (13) comprises a third signal terminal (131) and at least two third ground terminals (132), the third signal terminal (131) and the third ground terminals (132) are fixed to the insulation body (10), the third signal terminal (131) is arranged between the two third ground terminals (132), and the third signal terminal (131) and the two third ground terminals (132) are adjacent; The fourth terminal group (14) comprises a fourth signal terminal (141) and at least two fourth ground terminals (142), the fourth signal terminal (141) and the fourth ground terminals (142) are fixed to the insulation body (10), the fourth signal terminal (141) is arranged between the two fourth ground terminals (142), and the fourth signal terminal (141) and the two fourth ground terminals (142) are adjacent; The at least two second resistance load terminals (41) are arranged in a row with the third terminal group (13) and the fourth terminal group (14), and are used for connecting resistance loads.

8. The connector of claim 7, wherein, Further comprising: The at least one second insulation block (1002) integrally fixes the third terminal group (13), the fourth terminal group (14) and the second resistance load terminal (41); The at least two first resistance load terminals (31) and the at least two second resistance load terminals (41) are correspondingly and spacedly arranged.

9. A connector assembly, comprising: The connector assembly comprises a printed circuit board and the connector according to any one of claims 1 to 8, and the connector is fixedly connected to the printed circuit board.

10. A radio frequency module, comprising: The radio frequency module comprises the connector assembly according to claim 9.

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