Cable connector

Abstract

According to various embodiments disclosed herein, provided is a cable connector comprising: a housing; and a first row of terminals which are disposed in the housing in a first direction and come into contact with a plurality of first connection terminals disposed on a first surface of a cable when the cable is inserted into the housing, wherein the first row of terminals include a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of second terminals, and the plurality of second terminals are formed in a different shape than the plurality of first terminals so as to have an impedance value for signaling at a specified frequency.

Description

cable connector

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cable connector.

[0002] Cable connectors can be configured to connect to flexible flat cables (FFCs) or flexible printed circuit (FPCs) cables. As transmission technologies for large amounts of data develop, cable connectors capable of transmitting signals at high speeds while reducing transmission loss are in demand.

[0003] The above information may be provided as background art to aid in understanding the present disclosure. No claim or determination is made as to whether any of the above-described matters constitute prior art related to the present disclosure.

[0004] The structural characteristics of multiple terminals included in a cable connector may cause transmission loss and reduced transmission speed.

[0005] Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a cable connector capable of reducing transmission loss and / or reduction in transmission speed.

[0006] The technical problems to be achieved in the present disclosure are not limited to the technical problems mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0007] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector is provided, the cable connector including a housing and a first terminal row. The first terminal row is arranged in a first direction in the housing and is configured to contact a plurality of first connection terminals arranged on a first side of the cable when the cable is inserted into the housing. The first terminal row includes a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of second terminals are formed in a shape different from the plurality of first terminals so as to have an impedance value for signaling of a specified frequency. The plurality of first terminals include a first support portion, a first portion extending from the first support portion, and a second portion extending from the first support portion. The first support portion is fixed to the housing. The first portion is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable. The second portion overlaps the first portion and is spaced apart from the first portion in a direction in which the first side of the cable faces when the cable is inserted into the housing. The plurality of second terminals include a second support portion and a third portion extending from the second support portion. The second support portion is fixed to the housing and overlaps the first support portion in the first direction. The third portion is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable. The third portion overlaps the first portion in the first direction.

[0008] According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector is provided, the cable connector including a housing, a first terminal row, and a second terminal row. The first terminal row is disposed in the housing in a first direction and configured to contact a plurality of first connection terminals disposed on a first side of the cable when the cable is inserted into the housing. The second terminal row is disposed in the housing in the first direction and configured to contact a plurality of second connection terminals disposed on a second side of the cable facing in a direction opposite to the first side when the cable is inserted into the housing. The first terminal row includes a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of second terminals. The plurality of second terminals are formed in a different shape from the plurality of first terminals so as to have an impedance value for signaling at a specified frequency. The plurality of first terminals include a first support portion, a first portion extending from the first support portion, and a second portion extending from the first support portion. The first support portion is fixed to the housing. The first portion is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable. The second portion overlaps the first portion in a direction facing the first side while the cable is inserted into the housing. The plurality of second terminals include a second support portion and a third portion extending from the second support portion. The second support portion is fixed to the housing and overlaps the first support portion in the first direction. The third portion is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable and overlaps the first portion in the first direction.

[0009] Cable connectors according to embodiments of the present disclosure can reduce transmission loss and / or reduction in transmission speed.

[0010] In addition, the effects that can be obtained or expected from various embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed directly or implicitly in the detailed description of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cable connector and a cable according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a cable according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a printed circuit board on which a cable connector is arranged, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector and cable in an open state of a rotating member, and a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector and cable in a closed state of a rotating member, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0020] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector and cable in an open state of a rotating member, and a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector and cable in a closed state of a rotating member, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0021] FIG. 11 illustrates a pin map of a cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0022] FIG. 12 is a graph showing frequency-dependent insertion loss when differential signals are transmitted through a cable and cable connector according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0023] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of specific embodiments of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0024] Hereinafter, various embodiments of the present disclosure are described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0025] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, is provided to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of various embodiments of the present disclosure, as defined by the claims and their equivalents. While it includes numerous specific details to aid understanding, these should be considered merely illustrative. Accordingly, those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes and modifications can be made to the various embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of known functions and configurations may be omitted for clarity and brevity.

[0026] The terms and words used in the following description and claims are not limited to their bibliographic meanings, but are merely used to ensure a clear and consistent understanding of the present disclosure by the inventors. Accordingly, it should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following description of various embodiments of the present disclosure is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0027] The various embodiments of the present disclosure and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the technical features described in the present disclosure to specific embodiments. In connection with the description of the drawings, similar reference numerals may be used for similar or related components. The singular form of a noun corresponding to an item may include one or more of the items, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present disclosure, phrases such as "A or B," "at least one of A and B," "at least one of A or B," "A, B, or C," "at least one of A, B, and C," and "at least one of A, B, or C" can each include any one of the items listed together in the corresponding phrase, or all possible combinations thereof. Terms such as "first," "second," or "first" or "second" may be used simply to distinguish the corresponding component from other corresponding components and do not limit the corresponding components in any other respect (e.g., importance or order). When one element (e.g., a first component) is referred to as being "coupled" or "connected" to another element (e.g., a second component), with or without the term "functionally," it means that either of said elements can be connected to said other element directly, or through a third element.

[0028] Each component (e.g., a module or program) of the above-described components may comprise a single or multiple entities. One or more of the aforementioned components may be omitted, or one or more other components may be added. Alternatively or additionally, multiple components (e.g., modules) may be integrated into a single component. In such a case, the integrated component may perform one or more functions of each of the multiple components in a manner identical to or similar to that performed by the corresponding component among the multiple components prior to integration.

[0029] In the present disclosure, “disposed on XX” can be understood as disposed adjacent to XX, disposed in substantial contact with XX, or coupled to XX.

[0030] In the present disclosure, “located on XX” may be understood as being located adjacent to XX, positioned in substantial contact with XX, or coupled to XX.

[0031] In the present disclosure, when the term "substantially" is used to define a structural part (structure or structural element), the expression including the term "substantially" is understood or interpreted as a technical characteristic produced within the technical tolerances of the method used to manufacture it. Furthermore, the expression "including" means that a particular effect or result can be achieved within a certain tolerance, and that a person skilled in the art would know how to achieve that tolerance.

[0032] The “comparative examples” mentioned in this disclosure are provided only for comparison with embodiments of this disclosure and do not have antecedent status with respect to various embodiments of this disclosure.

[0033] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a portion of a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a cable (2) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0034] It is to be understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. All combinations of the features described below with respect to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0035] Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, a cable (2) may include a connection end (also referred to as a connection portion) (21) inserted into a cable connector (1) and connected to the cable connector (1). The connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include a first side (211) and a second side (212) facing in an opposite direction from the first side (211). The connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include a plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on the first side (211) and a plurality of second connection terminals (214) arranged on the second side (212). The cable (2) may include a plurality of first conductive lines (not shown) extending from the plurality of first connection terminals (213) or connected to the plurality of first connection terminals (213). The cable (2) may include a plurality of second conductive lines (not shown separately) extending from or connected to a plurality of second connecting terminals (214). In the present disclosure, “conductivity” may be understood as electrical conductivity.

[0036] According to various embodiments, the connection end (21) of the cable (2) may be rigid compared to other parts of the cable (2). The connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include, for example, a reinforcing member (e.g., a reinforcing plate).

[0037] According to various embodiments, the cable (2) may be an FFC.

[0038] According to various embodiments, the cable (2) may be an FPC cable.

[0039] According to various embodiments, a cable connector (1) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). A cable (2) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (8) via the cable connector (1). A plurality of first conductive lines of the cable (2) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (8) on which the cable connector (1) is disposed through current conduction between the cable connector (1) and a plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2). A plurality of second conductive lines of the cable (2) may be electrically connected to the printed circuit board (8) on which the cable connector (1) is disposed through current conduction between the cable connector (1) and a plurality of second connection terminals (214) of the cable (2).

[0040] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) may include a housing (also referred to as a connector housing) (11), a first terminal array (or terminal row) (also referred to as an upper terminal array, a first pin array (or pin row), or an upper pin row) (R1), and a second terminal array (also referred to as a lower terminal array, a second pin array, or a lower pin row) (R2).

[0041] According to various embodiments, the housing (11) may be a structural element (e.g., a base) that supports elements such as the first terminal row (R1) and the second terminal row (R2). The housing (11) may be formed of a non-conductive material such as an engineering plastic, but is not limited thereto.

[0042] According to various embodiments, the housing (11) may include a front surface (111), a back surface (not shown separately), an upper surface (113), a lower surface (114), a left surface (not shown separately), and a right surface (116). The front surface (111) may be a portion of the outer surface of the housing (11) that is arranged in a direction in which a connection end (21) of a cable (2) is inserted. The back surface may be a portion of the outer surface of the housing (11) that faces in the opposite direction to the front surface (111). The upper surface (113) may be a portion of the outer surface of the housing (11) that is arranged in a direction in which one side of a printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) on which a cable connector (1) is arranged faces. The lower surface (114) is a portion of the outer surface of the housing (11) that faces in the opposite direction to the upper surface (113) and may face the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) on which the cable connector (1) is arranged. The left side and right side (116) may be external surfaces of the housing (11) that face in opposite directions and are perpendicular to the direction in which the front side (111) faces and the direction in which the upper side (113) faces. The housing (11) may be formed (or provided) in a form in which the distance between the left side and right side (116) is greater than the distance between the upper side (113) and the lower side (114), but is not limited thereto.

[0043] According to various embodiments, the housing (11) may include a slot (110) into which a connection end (21) of a cable (2) may be inserted. The slot (110) may include at least a fine-shaped space in a direction from the front surface (111) of the housing (11) toward the back surface of the housing (11). The slot (110) may be configured to at least guide the insertion of the connection end (21) of the cable (2).

[0044] According to various embodiments, the first terminal row (R1) may include a plurality of first terminals (also referred to as first upper terminals, first pins, first upper pins, or first conductive patterns) (A1 to A16). The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (1001) (e.g., a direction parallel to the x-coordinate axis). The first direction (1001) may be, for example, perpendicular to a direction in which a front surface (111) of the housing (11) faces and a direction in which a top surface (113) of the housing (11) faces. The number of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) is not limited to the illustrated example. The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be supported by the housing (11) and physically spaced apart from each other. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is connected to the cable connector (1), the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) can be physically (or electrically) in contact with the corresponding connection terminals among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on the first surface (211) of the cable (2).

[0045] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be in the form of plates having one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

[0046] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be formed (or provided) with the same shape. The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be aligned and / or overlapped in the first direction (1001).

[0047] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may include a first support portion (611), a first portion (612) extending from the first support portion (611), a second portion (613) extending from the first support portion (611), and a first tail (T1) extending from the first support portion (611). Each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be formed (or provided) as an integrated or single structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) comprising the first support portion (611), the first portion (612), the second portion (613), and the first tail (T1). The first support portion (611) may be fixed or disposed in the housing (11). When viewed in a second direction (1002) that is substantially parallel to the direction in which the upper surface (113) (or the lower surface (114)) of the housing (11) faces and substantially perpendicular to the first direction (1001) in which the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) are arranged (e.g., the direction parallel to the z-coordinate axis), the first portion (612) and the second portion (613) may extend in a third direction (1003) (e.g., the direction parallel to the y-coordinate axis) that is perpendicular to the first direction (1001) and the second direction (1002). The second direction (1002) may be substantially parallel to the direction in which the first surface (211) included in the connection end (21) of the cable (2) faces when the cable connector (1) and the cable (2) are connected. The first portion (612) and the second portion (613) may be spaced apart from each other in the second direction (1002). The first portion (612) and the second portion (613) may overlap in the second direction (1002).By means of the first support portion (611), the first portion (612), and the second portion (613), the first terminal (A1) may have a notch (614) that is recessed in the direction in which the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the cable connector (1). The first portion (612) may be configured to be elastically bendable by being supported by the first support portion (611) fixed to the housing (11) like a cantilever. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the cable connector (1), the first portion (612) may be elastically brought into contact with a corresponding connection terminal among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2). The first tail (T1) may extend from the first support portion (611) so as to protrude toward the back surface of the housing (11). The first tail (T1) can be electrically and physically coupled to the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). “The first support portion (611) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” or “the plurality of first support portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” can be defined or understood as the first support portion (611) of each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). “The first portion (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” or “the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” can be defined or understood as the first portion (612) of each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). “The second portion (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” or “the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” may be defined or understood as the second portion (613) of each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16).“The first tail (T1) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” or “the plurality of first tails of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16)” may be defined or understood as the first tail (T1) of each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16).

[0048] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may include a plurality of first contact portions (510) that are in physical contact with the corresponding connection terminals among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2).

[0049] According to various embodiments, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may have a shape that is at least partially different from at least one other first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16).

[0050] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be arranged at regular intervals in the first direction (1001), but are not limited thereto.

[0051] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be formed of copper or a copper alloy, but are not limited thereto and may be formed of other metal materials.

[0052] According to various embodiments, the first terminal row (R1) may include a plurality of second terminals (also referred to as second upper terminals, second pins, second upper pins, or second conductive patterns) (B1 to B32). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be arranged in the housing (11) in the first direction (1001). The number of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) is not limited to the illustrated example. The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be supported by the housing (11) and physically spaced apart from each other. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is connected to the cable connector (1), the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be in physical (or electrical) contact with corresponding connection terminals among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on the first surface (211) of the cable (2).

[0053] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be in the form of plates having one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

[0054] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) with the same shape. The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be aligned and / or overlapped in the first direction (1001).

[0055] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include a second support portion (621), a third portion (622) extending from the second support portion (621), and a second tail (T2) extending from the second support portion (621). Each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) as an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) comprising the second support portion (621), the third portion (622), and the second tail (T2). The second support portion (621) may be fixed or disposed on the housing (11). When viewed in the second direction (1002), the third portion (622) may extend in the third direction (1003). The third portion (622) may be configured to be elastically bendable, supported by a second support portion (621) fixed to the housing (11), like a cantilever. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the cable connector (1), the third portion (622) may be elastically brought into contact with a corresponding connection terminal among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2). The second tail (T2) may extend from the second support portion (621) so as to protrude toward the back surface of the housing (11). The second tail (T2) may be electrically and physically coupled to a printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). “The second support portion (621) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” or “the plurality of second support portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” may be defined or understood as the second support portion (621) of each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). “The third portion (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” or “the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” may be defined or understood as the third portion (622) of each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).“The second tail (T2) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” or “the plurality of second tails of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32)” may be defined or understood as the second tail (T2) of each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0056] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include a plurality of second contact portions (520) that are in physical contact with the corresponding connection terminals among the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2).

[0057] According to various embodiments, at least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least a partially different shape from at least one other second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0058] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be arranged at regular intervals in the first direction (1001), but are not limited thereto.

[0059] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed of copper or a copper alloy, but are not limited thereto and may be formed of other metal materials.

[0060] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may have a first thickness in the first direction (1001). Each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have a second thickness in the first direction (1001). The first thickness and the second thickness may be the same. The first thickness and the second thickness may be different.

[0061] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed of the same conductive material (or metal material).

[0062] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed of different conductive materials (or metal materials).

[0063] According to various embodiments, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (1001) according to a first pattern in which one first terminal and two second terminals are alternately arranged once each. In various embodiments, a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of second terminals may be arranged in the housing (11) in a second pattern different from the first pattern. Without being limited to the first pattern and the second pattern, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be arranged in the housing (11).

[0064] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first supports of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second supports of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be aligned and / or overlapped with each other in the first direction.

[0065] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first supports of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second supports of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least some different shapes.

[0066] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second supports of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include an opening (623) relative to the plurality of first supports of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16).

[0067] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first supports of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second supports of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least some identical shapes.

[0068] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may not overlap the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) in the first direction (1001).

[0069] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be aligned and / or overlapped with each other in the first direction (1001).

[0070] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least some identical shapes to each other.

[0071] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least some different shapes.

[0072] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first contact portions (510) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second contact portions (520) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be aligned and / or overlapped with each other in the first direction (1001). 410 in FIG. 4 indicates a combination of the plurality of first contact portions (510) and the plurality of second contact portions (520).

[0073] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first tails of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second tails of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may have at least some shapes that are identical to each other. The plurality of first tails of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second tails of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be aligned with and / or overlap each other in the first direction (1001). 421 in FIG. 4 indicates a combination of the plurality of first tails and the plurality of second tails.

[0074] According to various embodiments, the second terminal row (R2) may include a plurality of third terminals (also referred to as lower terminals, third pins, lower pins, or third conductive patterns) (C1 to C48). The plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be arranged in the housing (11) in the first direction (1001). The number of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) is not limited to the illustrated example. The plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be supported by the housing (11) and physically spaced apart from each other. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is connected to the cable connector (1), the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be in physical (or electrical) contact with the plurality of second connection terminals (214) arranged on the second side (212) of the cable (2).

[0075] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be in the form of plates having one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

[0076] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed (or provided) with the same shape. The plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be aligned and / or overlapped in the first direction (1001).

[0077] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may include a third support (631), a fourth portion (632) extending from the third support (631), and a third tail (T3) extending from the third support (631). Each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed (or provided) as an integral or unitary structure (e.g., a single continuous structure or a complete structure) comprising the third support (631), the fourth portion (632), and the third tail (T3). The third support (631) may be fixed or disposed on the housing (11). When viewed in the second direction (1002), the fourth portion (632) may extend in the third direction (1003). The fourth portion (632) may be configured to be elastically bendable, supported by a third support portion (631) fixed to the housing (11), like a cantilever. When the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the cable connector (1), the third portion (632) may be elastically brought into contact with a plurality of second connection terminals (214) of the cable (2). The third tail (T3) may extend from the third support portion (631) so as to protrude toward the back surface of the housing (11). The third tail (T3) may be electrically and physically coupled to a printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). “The third support (631) of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” or “the plurality of third support portions of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” may be defined or understood as the third support (631) of each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48). “The fourth portion (632) of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” or “the plurality of fourth portions of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” may be defined or understood as the fourth portion (632) of each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).“The third tail (T3) of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” or “the plurality of third tails of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48)” may be defined or understood as the third tail (T3) of each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).

[0078] According to various embodiments, a plurality of fourth portions of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may include a plurality of third contact portions (530) that are in physical contact with a plurality of second connection terminals (214) of the cable (2).

[0079] According to various embodiments, at least one third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may have at least a partially different shape from at least one other third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).

[0080] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be arranged at regular intervals in the first direction (1001), but are not limited thereto.

[0081] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed of copper or a copper alloy, but are not limited thereto and may be formed of other metal materials.

[0082] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may have a third thickness in the first direction (1001). The third thickness may be equal to a first thickness of each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a second thickness of each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). At least two of the first thickness, the second thickness, and the third thickness may be different.

[0083] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed of the same conductive material (or metallic material) as the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and / or the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0084] According to various embodiments, the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed of a different conductive material (or metallic material) than the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and / or the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0085] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) may include a rotational member (also referred to as an actuator) (12). The rotational member (e.g., a flip) (12) may be rotatably disposed in a housing (11). The rotational member (12) may be rotatable about a rotational axis (D) parallel to a first direction (1001). The rotational member (12) may include a first shaft (121), a second shaft (122), and a body (123). The first shaft (121) may extend from one side of the body (123) or may be disposed on one side of the body (123) and may be rotatably positioned in a recessed space of the housing (11). The second shaft (122) may extend from the other side of the body (123) or may be arranged on the other side of the body (123) and may be positioned in a recessed space of the housing (11) so as to be rotatably connected to the housing (11). The first shaft (121) and the second shaft (122) may form a rotational axis (D) of the rotational member (12). The body (123) may be rotated relative to the housing (11) about the first shaft (121) and the second shaft (122).

[0086] According to various embodiments, FIGS. 1, 2, and 3 show a closed state (also referred to as a folded state) of the rotating member (12). The housing (11) may include a receiving portion including a slot (110) and a fine-shaped space extending from the slot (110). In various embodiments, the receiving portion may be formed (or provided) in an open form with a portion of the front surface (111) and a portion of the upper surface (113) of the housing (11). In the closed state of the rotating member (12), the body (123) of the rotating member (12) may be inserted into the receiving portion of the housing (11). In the open state of the rotating member (12) (also referred to as an unfolded state), the body (123) of the rotating member (12) may protrude out of the receiving portion of the housing (11).

[0087] According to various embodiments, in a closed state of the rotating member (12), one surface (123A) included in the body (123) of the rotating member (12) can be arranged substantially parallel to the front surface (111) of the housing (11), and can be arranged without substantially a height difference from the front surface (111) of the housing (11). In a closed state of the rotating member (12), the other surface (123B) included in the body (123) of the rotating member (12) can be arranged substantially parallel to the upper surface (113) of the housing (11), and can be arranged without substantially a height difference from the upper surface (113) of the housing (11).

[0088] According to various embodiments, the body (123) of the rotating member (12) may include a pressing portion (910) (see FIG. 9). The pressing portion (910) may be positioned between a plurality of first portions and a plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). In a closed state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) may be arranged to be supported by at least the first shaft (121), the second shaft (122), and the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the plurality of first portions. When the rotating member (12) is closed while the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the plurality of first portions are pressed by the pressing portion (910) to sag toward the connection end (21) of the cable (11), and the contact force between the plurality of first contact portions (510) included in the plurality of first portions and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11) can be improved. In the open state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) can be arranged so as not to press the plurality of first portions and the plurality of second portions.

[0089] According to various embodiments, in the closed state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) of the rotating member (12) (see FIG. 9) may be arranged to be supported by at least a plurality of second portions of the first shaft (121), the second shaft (122), and the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to pressurize a plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). When the rotating member (12) is closed while the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the plurality of third portions are pressed by the pressing portion (910) to sag toward the connection end (21) of the cable (11), and the contact force between the plurality of second contact portions (520) included in the plurality of third portions and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11) can be improved. In the open state of the rotating member (12), the pressurizing portion (910) can be arranged so as not to pressurize the plurality of third parts.

[0090] According to various embodiments, when the pressing portion (910) of the rotating member (12) (see FIG. 9) presses the plurality of first portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) in the closed state of the rotating member (12), the housing (11) may be implemented to support the plurality of second portions so that the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) can support the pressing portion (910) without deformation.

[0091] According to various embodiments, the body (123) of the rotating member (12) may include a first protrusion (124) and a second protrusion (125). The connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include a first notch (215) corresponding to the first protrusion (124) and a second notch (216) corresponding to the second protrusion (125). In a closed state of the rotating member (12), the first protrusion (124) of the rotating member (12) may penetrate the first notch (215) of the cable (2), and the second protrusion (125) of the rotating member (12) may penetrate the second notch (216) of the cable (2). In the closed state of the rotating member (12), the first protrusion (124) is positioned at the first notch (215) and the second protrusion (125) is positioned at the second notch (216), which can reduce or prevent the connection end (21) of the cable (2) from being detached from the cable connector (1). The number and positions of the protrusions of the rotating member (12) can vary, and the cable (2) can include at least one notch corresponding thereto.

[0092] According to various embodiments, a first through hole may be formed (or provided) in place of the first notch (215), or a second through hole may be formed (or provided) in place of the second notch (216).

[0093] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) may include a first support member (also referred to as a first support piece) (13) and a second support member (also referred to as a second support piece) (14). The first support member (13) may be disposed in the housing (11) to support a first shaft (121) of a rotational member (12). The first support member (13) may be inserted into the housing (11), for example, to at least support rotation of the first shaft (121) and prevent the first shaft (121) from being separated from the housing (11). The second support member (14) may be disposed in the housing (11) to support a second shaft (122) of the rotational member (12). The second support member (14) can be inserted into, for example, the housing (11) to at least support the rotation of the second shaft (122) and prevent the second shaft (122) from being separated from the housing (11). The first support member (13) and the second support member (14) can be formed of a metallic material. The first support member (13) and the second support member (14) can be formed of, for example, a copper alloy, but is not limited thereto. In various embodiments, the first support member (13) and the second support member (14) can be formed of a non-metallic material.

[0094] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) may include a first conductive pad (15) and a second conductive pad (16) disposed on a lower surface (114) of a housing (11). The housing (11) may be disposed on a printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8) via the first conductive pad (15) and the second conductive pad (16). The first conductive pad (15) and the second conductive pad (16) may be coupled to the printed circuit board (8) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). The coupling of the housing (11) to the printed circuit board (8) via the first conductive pad (15) and the second conductive pad (16) may enhance stable coupling between the cable connector (1) and the printed circuit board (8) in addition to connecting the first terminal row (R1) and the second terminal row (R2) to the printed circuit board (8). The location or number of challenge pads may vary.

[0095] According to various embodiments, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling (also referred to as signal transmission) between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be electrically connected to at least one signaling conductive line included in the cable (2).

[0096] According to various embodiments, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one grounding conductive line (or conductive pattern or ground pattern) included in the cable (2) may be electrically connected to a ground (also referred to as a ground area) included in the printed circuit board (8) via the at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). The at least one first terminal for grounding included in the cable connector (1), the at least one grounding conductive line included in the cable (2), and the ground included in the printed circuit board (8) may be configured to reduce or shield electromagnetic interference (EMI) and / or crosstalk for a signal when the signal is transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) via the cable connector (1).

[0097] According to various embodiments, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8), and at least one other first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8).

[0098] According to various embodiments, at least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be electrically connected to at least one signaling conductive line included in the cable (2).

[0099] According to various embodiments, at least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one grounding conductive line (or conductive pattern or ground pattern) included in the cable (2) may be electrically connected to a ground included in the printed circuit board (8) via the second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). The at least one second terminal for grounding included in the cable connector (1), the at least one grounding conductive line included in the cable (2), and the ground included in the printed circuit board (8) may be configured to reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk for a signal when the signal is transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) via the cable connector (1).

[0100] According to various embodiments, at least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8), and at least one other second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8).

[0101] According to various embodiments, at least two of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for differential signaling (also referred to as differential mode signaling or differential mode signaling) between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). Complementary different signals (also referred to as differential mode signals) may be transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) via at least two of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0102] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8), and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be configured to reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk with respect to the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0103] According to various embodiments, any two adjacent first terminals among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). Any two second terminals among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) located between the two first terminals may be designated for signaling (e.g., differential signaling) between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). The two first terminals may be configured to reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk with respect to the two second terminals.

[0104] According to various embodiments, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for signaling a first transmission speed between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). At least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for signaling a second transmission speed that is faster than the first transmission speed between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8).

[0105] According to various embodiments, at least one of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be electrically connected to at least one signaling conductive line included in the cable (2).

[0106] According to various embodiments, at least one third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8). At least one grounding conductive line (or conductive pattern or ground pattern) included in the cable (2) may be electrically connected to a ground included in the printed circuit board (8) via at least one third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48). The at least one third terminal for grounding included in the cable connector (1), the at least one grounding conductive line included in the cable (2), and the ground included in the printed circuit board (8) may be configured to reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk for a signal when the signal is transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) via the cable connector (1).

[0107] According to various embodiments, at least one third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) of the cable connector (1) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8), and at least one other third terminal among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8).

[0108] According to various embodiments, at least two of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be designated for differential signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). Differential signals may be transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) via at least two of the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).

[0109] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) can be configured to have an impedance value substantially the same as an impedance value (e.g., a characteristic impedance value) of the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). Impedance matching between the cable connector (1) and the cable (2) can reduce transmission loss (e.g., power loss or signal reflection) and / or reduction in transmission speed when a signal is transmitted between the cable connector (1) and the cable (2). Impedance matching between the cable connector (1) and the printed circuit board (8) can reduce transmission loss and / or reduction in transmission speed when a signal is transmitted between the cable connector (1) and the printed circuit board (8). Impedance matching between the cable connector (1) and the cable (2), and impedance matching between the cable connector (1) and the printed circuit board (8), can secure or improve signal integrity when signals are transmitted between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) through the cable connector (1).

[0110] According to various embodiments, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). A plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and / or a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be designated for signaling between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may have a first specific impedance value corresponding to grounding. The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and / or the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed (or provided) in a form that not only has a second specific impedance value greater than the first specific impedance value in response to the frequency of the signal to secure transmission performance for signaling, but also reduces transmission loss.

[0111] According to various embodiments, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for signaling at a first transmission rate between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). A plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and / or a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be designated for signaling at a second transmission rate, which is faster than the first transmission rate, between the cable (2) and the printed circuit board (8) (see FIG. 8). For example, the first transmission rate may be understood as “low speed” and the second transmission rate as “high speed.” The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be formed (or provided) in a form capable of reducing transmission loss as well as having a first specific impedance value corresponding to the frequency of the first signal, so as to secure transmission performance for signaling at the first transmission rate. The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and / or the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be formed (or provided) in a form capable of reducing transmission loss as well as having a second specific impedance value different from the first specific impedance value corresponding to the frequency of the second signal, so as to secure transmission performance for signaling at the second transmission speed.

[0112] According to various embodiments, each of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) with a relatively smaller volume than each of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) so as to have a second specific impedance value and reduce transmission loss.

[0113] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be provided in a form in which a plurality of second portions are omitted compared to the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) so as to have a second specific impedance value and reduce transmission loss. In the comparative example in which the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are implemented to further include a plurality of second portions corresponding to the pressing portion (910) (see FIG. 9) of the rotating member (12), the plurality of second portions may unintentionally form an extended electrical path through which a signal flows, thereby causing signal loss. In the comparative example, the plurality of second portions may cause mismatching with respect to the second specific impedance value, thereby causing transmission loss (e.g., power loss or signal reflection) and / or a reduction in transmission speed for the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0114] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include openings (623) formed in the plurality of second supports relative to the plurality of first supports of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) so as to have a second specific impedance value and reduce transmission loss.

[0115] According to various embodiments, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be arranged in a second direction (1002) so as to not overlap each other, so as to reduce EMI and / or crosstalk between the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).

[0116] According to various embodiments, the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be arranged in a second direction (1002) so as to not overlap each other, so as to reduce EMI and / or crosstalk between the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) and the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48).

[0117] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a printed circuit board (8) on which a cable connector (1) (see FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5) is arranged, according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0118] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 8. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 8 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0119] Referring to FIG. 8, the printed circuit board (8) may include a plurality of third conductive pads (821), a plurality of fourth conductive pads (822), a fifth conductive pad (823), and / or a sixth conductive pad (824).

[0120] According to various embodiments, a plurality of third conductive pads (821) of a printed circuit board (8) may be arranged in a first direction (1001). The plurality of third conductive pads (also referred to as first lands) (821) may be electrically and physically connected to a combination (421) of a plurality of first tails of a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second tails of a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) (see FIG. 4) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder).

[0121] According to various embodiments, a plurality of fourth conductive pads (also referred to as second lands) (822) of a printed circuit board (8) may be arranged in a first direction (1001). The plurality of third conductive pads (821) and the plurality of fourth conductive pads (822) may be arranged in different rows. The plurality of fourth conductive pads (822) may be electrically and physically connected to a plurality of third tails (422) (see FIG. 4) included in the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder).

[0122] According to various embodiments, the fifth conductive pad (823) of the printed circuit board (8) may be coupled to the first conductive pad (15) (see FIG. 3) of the cable connector (1) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). The sixth conductive pad (824) of the printed circuit board (8) may be coupled to the second conductive pad (16) (see FIG. 3) of the cable connector (1) via a conductive adhesive material (e.g., solder). For stable coupling between the cable connector (1) and the printed circuit board (8), the fifth conductive pad (823) and the sixth conductive pad (824) may be spaced apart from an area where the plurality of third conductive pads (821) and the plurality of fourth conductive pads (822) are arranged in at least a third direction (1003).

[0123] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view (901) showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in an open state of a rotating member (12), and cross-sectional views (902, 903, 904) showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of a rotating member (12), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0124] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 9. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 9 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0125] 901 of FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in an open state of a rotating member (12), corresponding to one first terminal (A1). 902 of FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of a rotating member (12), corresponding to one first terminal (A1). One first terminal (A1) may include a first support portion (611) fixed to a housing (11), a first portion (612) extending from the first support portion (611), and a second portion (613) extending from the first support portion (611). The remaining first terminals (A2 to A16) may be formed (or provided) in the same shape as one first terminal (61). A cross-sectional view showing the cable connector (1) and the cable (2) in the open state of the rotating member (12) corresponding to each of the remaining first terminals (A2 to A16) may be substantially the same as 901. A cross-sectional view showing the cable connector (1) and the cable (2) in the closed state of the rotating member (12) corresponding to each of the remaining first terminals (A2 to A16) may be substantially the same as 902.

[0126] According to various embodiments, the body (123) of the rotating member (12) may include a pressing portion (910). The pressing portion (910) may be positioned between a plurality of first portions and a plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). In a closed state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) may be supported by the first shaft (121) (see FIG. 2), the second shaft (122) (see FIG. 2), and the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the plurality of first portions. When the rotating member (12) is closed while the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the plurality of first contact portions (510) included in the plurality of first portions and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11) can be pressed toward the connection end (21) of the cable (11) by the pressing member (910) so as to improve the contact force between the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11). In the open state of the rotating member (12), the pressing member (910) can be arranged so as not to press the plurality of first portions and the plurality of second portions. When the rotating member (12) is opened while the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the pressure of the pressing part (910) is released, the plurality of first parts are elastically restored, and the contact force between the plurality of first contact parts (510) included in the plurality of first parts and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11) is reduced compared to the closed state of the rotating member (12), or the contact between the plurality of first contact parts (510) and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) may be released.

[0127] 903 of FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of the rotating member (12), corresponding to one second terminal (B1). Cross-sectional views showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of the rotating member (12), corresponding to each of the remaining second terminals (B2 to B32), may be substantially identical to 903.

[0128] According to various embodiments, in the closed state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) of the rotating member (12) may be arranged to be supported by the first shaft (121) (see FIG. 2), the second shaft (122) (see FIG. 2), and the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the plurality of third portions of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). When the rotating member (12) is closed while the connecting end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the plurality of third portions may be pressed by the pressing portion (910) toward the connecting end (21) of the cable (11) so as to improve the contact force between the plurality of second contact portions (520) included in the plurality of third portions and the corresponding connecting terminals of the plurality of first connecting terminals (213) included in the cable (11). Although not shown separately, in the open state of the rotating member (12), the pressing portion (910) may be arranged so as not to pressurize the plurality of third portions. When the rotating member (12) is opened while the connection end (21) of the cable (2) is inserted into the slot (110) of the cable connector (1), the pressing of the pressing portion (910) is released, the plurality of third portions are elastically restored, and the contact force between the plurality of second contact portions (520) included in the plurality of third portions and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) included in the cable (11) may be reduced compared to the closed state of the rotating member (12), or the contact between the plurality of second contact portions (520) and the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) may be released.

[0129] 904 of FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of the rotating member (12), corresponding to one third terminal (C1). Cross-sectional views showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of the rotating member (12), corresponding to each of the remaining third terminals (C2 to B48), may be substantially identical to 904.

[0130] According to various embodiments, in the closed state of the rotating member (12), the pressurizing portion (910) of the rotating member (12) (see FIG. 9) is supported by the first shaft (121), the second shaft (122), and the plurality of second portions of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16), thereby improving the contact force between the plurality of third contact portions (530) included in the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) and the plurality of second connection terminals (214) included in the cable (11).

[0131] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view (1001) showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in an open state of a rotating member (12), and a cross-sectional view (1002) showing a cable connector (1) and a cable (2) in a closed state of a rotating member (12), according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0132] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed in connection with FIG. 10. All combinations of the features described below in connection with FIG. 10 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0133] Referring to FIG. 10, the rotating member (12) may include a first protrusion (124). The connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include a first notch (215) corresponding to the first protrusion (124). In order to reduce or prevent the connection end (21) of the cable (2) from being detached from the cable connector (1), in the closed state of the rotating member (12), the first protrusion (124) of the rotating member (12) may be inserted into the first notch (215) of the cable (2). The rotating member (12) may include a second protrusion (125) (see FIG. 4), and the connection end (21) of the cable (2) may include a second notch (216) (see FIG. 2). In the closed state of the rotating member (12), the second protrusion (125) of the rotating member (12) can be inserted into the second notch (216) of the cable (2) in substantially the same manner as the first protrusion (124) is inserted into the first notch (215) to reduce or prevent the connection end (21) of the cable (2) from being detached from the cable connector (1).

[0134] Fig. 11 illustrates a pin map (also referred to as a terminal map) of a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. 12 is a graph illustrating insertion loss by frequency when differential signals are transmitted through a cable (2) and a cable connector (1) according to various embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0135] It is understood that the present disclosure encompasses and includes all combinations of the features and / or embodiments disclosed with respect to FIGS. 11 and 12. All combinations of the features described below with respect to FIGS. 11 and 12 may be considered to be encompassed by the present disclosure as specific examples.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 11, the cable connector (1) may include a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16), a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32), and a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48). The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be arranged in a first direction (1001) according to a pattern in which one first terminal and two second second terminals are alternately arranged once each. The plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be arranged in a second row in the first direction (1001) different from the first row including the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32).

[0137] According to various embodiments, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated as first grounding terminals (G1).

[0138] According to various embodiments, a pair of second terminals of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated as first differential signaling terminals (S1). A pair of first grounding terminals (G1) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be adjacent to the pair of first differential signaling terminals (S1) and spaced apart from each other with the pair of first differential signaling terminals (S1) therebetween. The pair of first grounding terminals (G1) may reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk with respect to the pair of first differential signaling terminals (S1). The positions or numbers of combinations of the pair of first differential signaling terminals (S1) and the pair of first grounding terminals (G1) are not limited to the illustrated examples and may vary.

[0139] According to various embodiments, a pair of adjacent third terminals among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) may be designated as second differential signaling terminals (S2). A pair of third terminals among the plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) adjacent to a pair of second differential signaling terminals (S2) and spaced apart from each other with a pair of second differential signaling terminals (S2) therebetween may be designated as second grounding terminals (G2). A pair of second grounding terminals (G2) positioned with a pair of second differential signaling terminals (S2) therebetween may reduce or shield EMI and / or crosstalk with respect to the pair of second differential signaling terminals (S2). The position or number of combinations of a pair of terminals for second differential signaling (S2) and a pair of terminals for second grounding (G2) are not limited to the illustrated example and may vary.

[0140] 1201 of FIG. 12 is a graph showing frequency-dependent insertion loss occurring in an HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) (e.g., HDMI 2.1) cable connector when differential signals are transmitted through the cable connector. 1202 of FIG. 12 is a graph showing frequency-dependent insertion loss occurring in a cable connector (1) when differential signals are transmitted through two first differential signal terminals (S1) and / or two second differential signal terminals (S2) of the cable connector (1) according to the present disclosure. Comparing 1201 and 1202, the cable connector (1) according to the present disclosure can have transmission performance that satisfies the specification of HDMI.

[0141] According to various embodiments, the cable connector (1) may be formed (or provided) in a form in which a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) are omitted. The cable (2) may be formed (or provided) in a form in which a plurality of second connection terminals (214) are omitted.

[0142] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector (1) is provided, the cable connector (1) including a housing (11) and a first terminal row (R1). The first terminal row (R1) is arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (1001) and is configured to come into contact with a plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on a first surface (211) of a cable (2) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The first terminal row (R1) includes a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are formed (or provided) in a different shape from the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) so as to have an impedance value for signaling of a specified frequency. The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) include a first support (611), a first portion (612) extending from the first support (611), and a second portion (613) extending from the first support (611). The first support (611) is fixed to the housing (11). The first portion (612) is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2). The second portion (613) overlaps the first portion (612) and is spaced apart from the first portion (612) in a direction in which the first surface (211) of the cable (2) faces when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) include a second support (621) and a third portion (622) extending from the second support (621). The second support portion (621) is fixed to the housing (11) and overlaps the first support portion (611) in the first direction (1001). The third portion (622) is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2). The third portion (622) overlaps the first portion (612) in the first direction (1001).

[0143] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the first portion (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the third portion (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) with the same shape.

[0144] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may include a plurality of first contact portions (510) that come into contact with corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include a plurality of second contact portions (520) that come into contact with corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2). The plurality of first contact portions (510) and the plurality of second contact portions (520) may be aligned in the first direction (1001).

[0145] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second support (621) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may include an opening.

[0146] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) as a plate including one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

[0147] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector (1) may include a rotation member (12) rotatably arranged in a housing (11). The rotation member (12) may include a pressing portion (910) positioned between a first portion (612) of a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a second portion (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). When the rotation member (12) is rotated from an open state to a closed state with respect to the housing (11), the pressing portion (910) may be arranged to be supported at least by the second portions (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the first portions (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the third portions (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) toward a cable (2) inserted into the housing (11).

[0148] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the rotating member (12) may include at least one protrusion (e.g., a first protrusion (124) and a second protrusion (125)) corresponding to at least one notch (e.g., a first notch (215) and a second notch (216)) formed in the cable (2). The at least one protrusion of the rotating member (12) may be inserted into the at least one notch of the cable (2) in a closed state of the rotating member.

[0149] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B2) may be arranged in a housing (11) according to a pattern in which one first terminal and two second terminals are arranged alternately one at a time.

[0150] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding. A pair of second terminals of a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) positioned between a pair of adjacent first terminals of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for differential signaling.

[0151] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for signaling at a first transmission rate. At least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for signaling at a second transmission rate that is faster than the first transmission rate.

[0152] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the cable connector (1) may include a second terminal row (R2). The second terminal row (R2) may be arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (100). The second terminal row (R2) may be configured to come into contact with a plurality of second connection terminals (214) arranged on a second surface (214) of the cable (2) facing in the opposite direction to the first surface (211) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11).

[0153] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second terminal row (R2) may include a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) arranged so as not to overlap with a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) in a direction in which the first surface (211) faces when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11).

[0154] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector (1) is provided, the cable connector (1) including a housing (11), a first terminal row (R1), and a second terminal row (R2). The first terminal row (R1) is arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (1001) and is configured to come into contact with a plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on a first surface (211) of a cable (2) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The second terminal row (R2) is arranged in the housing (11) in a first direction (1001) and is configured to come into contact with a plurality of second connection terminals (214) arranged on a second surface (212) of the cable (2) facing in an opposite direction to the first surface (211) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The first terminal row (R1) includes a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are formed in a different shape from the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A2) so as to have an impedance value for signaling of a specified frequency. The plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) include a first support portion (611), a first portion (612) extending from the first support portion (611), and a second portion (613) extending from the first support portion (611). The first support portion (611) is fixed to the housing (11). The first portion (612) is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2). The second portion (613) overlaps the first portion (612) in a direction facing the first surface (211) while the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) include a second support portion (621) and a third portion (622) extending from the second support portion (621). The second support portion (621) is fixed to the housing (11) and overlaps the first support portion (611) in the first direction (1001).The third portion (622) is configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2) and overlaps the first portion (612) in the first direction (1001).

[0155] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second support (621) of the plurality of second terminals (B2 to B32) may include an opening (623).

[0156] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be formed (or provided) as a plate including one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

[0157] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a cable connector (1) may include a rotation member (12) rotatably arranged in a housing (11). The rotation member (12) may include a pressing portion (910) positioned between a first portion (612) of a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a second portion (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16). When the rotation member (12) is rotated from an open state to a closed state with respect to the housing (11), the pressing portion (910) may be arranged to be supported at least by the second portions (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the first portions (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the third portions (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) toward a cable (2) inserted into the housing (11).

[0158] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B2) may be arranged in a housing (11) according to a pattern in which one first terminal and two second terminals are arranged alternately one at a time.

[0159] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for grounding. A pair of second terminals of a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) positioned between a pair of adjacent first terminals of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for differential signaling.

[0160] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, at least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) may be designated for signaling at a first transmission rate. At least one second terminal among the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) may be designated for signaling at a second transmission rate that is faster than the first transmission rate.

[0161] According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, the second terminal row (R2) may include a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) arranged so as not to overlap with a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) in a direction in which the first surface (211) faces when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11).

[0162] The embodiments disclosed in this disclosure and the drawings are merely examples to more easily explain the technical content and to help understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of various embodiments of the present disclosure should be construed as including modified or altered forms in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein. Additionally, it will be understood that any embodiment(s) described herein can be used in conjunction with any other embodiment(s) described herein. In particular, it is emphasized that while the present disclosure is presented in a form that provides multiple embodiments each defining multiple features, some of these embodiments are connected only by reference to the same drawing or drawings. The present disclosure should be understood to include all combinations of these embodiments, unless there is an obvious contradiction between two (or more) embodiments. That is, if features are presented as optional in the present disclosure, all combinations of such optional features are included in the present disclosure.

Claims

1. In the cable connector (1), Housing (11); and A first terminal row (R1) is arranged in the housing (11) in the first direction (1001) and is configured to come into contact with a plurality of first connection terminals (213) arranged on the first surface (211) of the cable (2) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11). The above first terminal row (R1) includes a plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and a plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32), and The plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are formed in a different shape from the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) so as to have an impedance value for signaling of a specified frequency, The above plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) are, A first support member (611) fixed to the above housing (11), A first portion (612) extending from the first support portion (611) and configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2), and A second part (613) extending from the first support part (611) and overlapping the first part (612) in a direction facing the first surface (211) while the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11), The above plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are, A second support (621) fixed to the housing (11) and overlapping the first support (611) in the first direction (1001), and A cable connector including a third portion (622) extending from the second support portion (621), configured to be in electrical contact with the cable (2), and overlapping the first portion (612) in the first direction (1001).

2. In paragraph 1, A cable connector in which the first part (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the third part (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are formed in the same shape.

3. In paragraph 1 or 2, The above plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) include a plurality of first contact portions (510) that come into contact with the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2), The above plurality of second terminals (B2 to B32) include a plurality of second contact portions (520) that come into contact with the corresponding connection terminals of the plurality of first connection terminals (213) of the cable (2), and A cable connector in which the plurality of first contact portions (510) and the plurality of second contact portions (520) are aligned in the first direction (1001).

4. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 3, A cable connector in which the second support portion (621) of the plurality of second terminals (B2 to B32) includes an opening (623).

5. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 4, A cable connector in which the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are formed as a plate having one side and the other side arranged opposite to each other in the first direction (1001).

6. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 5, It further includes a rotating member (12) rotatably arranged in the above housing (11), The above rotating member (12) includes a pressing portion (910) positioned between the first portion (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the second portion (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16), A cable connector in which, when the rotating member (12) is rotated from an open state to a closed state with respect to the housing (11), the pressing portion (910) is supported at least by the second portion (613) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) to press the first portion (612) of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the third portion (622) of the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) toward the cable (2) inserted into the housing (11).

7. In paragraph 6, The above rotating member (12) includes at least one protrusion (124, 125) corresponding to at least one notch (215, 216) formed in the cable (2), and A cable connector in which at least one protrusion (124, 125) of the rotating member (12) is inserted into at least one notch (215, 216) of the cable (2) in the closed state.

8. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 7, A cable connector in which the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) are arranged in the housing (11) according to a pattern in which one first terminal and two second terminals are arranged alternately one at a time.

9. In paragraph 8, The above plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) are designated for grounding, and A cable connector in which a pair of second terminals of the plurality of second terminals positioned between a pair of adjacent first terminals of the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) are designated for differential signaling.

10. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 8, At least one first terminal among the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) is designated for signaling of a first transmission rate, and A cable connector wherein at least one of the plurality of second terminals (A1 to A16) is designated for signaling at a second transmission speed that is faster than the first transmission speed.

11. In any one of paragraphs 1 to 10, A cable connector further comprising a second terminal row (R2) arranged in the housing (11) in the first direction (1001) and configured to come into contact with a plurality of second connection terminals (214) arranged on a second surface (212) of the cable (2) facing in the opposite direction to the first surface (211) when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11).

12. In paragraph 11, A cable connector including a plurality of third terminals (C1 to C48) arranged so as not to overlap the plurality of first terminals (A1 to A16) and the plurality of second terminals (B1 to B32) in the direction in which the first surface (211) faces when the cable (2) is inserted into the housing (11).

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