Electrical Connector Assembly Simplified Configuration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electrical connector assemblies for high-speed signal transmission systems are complex due to the inclusion of a paddle board and converting module, which complicates the configuration and connection with filter modules.
Innovation Solution
An electrical connector assembly with a simplified configuration where the connector is mounted directly on a mother board, eliminating the need for a paddle board or converting module, using an insulative housing and contact terminals connected via circuit traces to filter modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a paddle board and converting module are included in the electrical connector assembly, then the connection between contact terminals and filter modules is achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the paddle board and converting module from the electrical connector assembly, retaining only the essential components (housing, contact terminals, and filter modules). This extraction of unnecessary intermediate components directly reduces device complexity while preserving the core electrical connection function through direct mounting of contact terminals to the mother board.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the functions of multiple separate components into a more integrated structure. By eliminating the paddle board and converting module, the connection path is shortened and consolidated, with contact terminals directly connected to the mother board and filter modules, reducing the number of interfaces and potential failure points.
2Reliability
If a paddle board and converting module are included in the electrical connector assembly, then the electrical connection is established, but the manufacturing process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the paddle board and converting module from the assembly, reducing the number of components that need to be manufactured and assembled. This simplification directly improves ease of manufacture by reducing bill of materials complexity, assembly steps, and quality control requirements while maintaining essential electrical connectivity.
3Device complexity
If the electrical connector is mounted directly on the mother board without intermediate components, then the configuration is simplified, but the connection distance to filter modules increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent rearranges the spatial layout of components on the mother board, positioning filter modules away from the electrical connector in a different spatial configuration. This dimensional repositioning allows direct mounting of the connector while maintaining reasonable connection lengths through optimized trace routing on the mother board, rather than using vertical stacking or intermediate components.
Data Source
AI summary
A electrical connector assembly includes a mother board (3) having a number of circuit traces (31), an electrical connector (2) and a number of filter modules mounted on the mother board and situated away from the electrical connector. The electrical connector includes an insulative housing (20) and a number of contact terminals (30) assembled to the insulative housing and being mounted to the mother board along a first direction. The contact terminals are connected to the filter modules via the number of circuit traces of the mother board.