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Methods and apparatus for reducing crosstalk in electrical connectors

  • US 20050181676A1
  • Filed: 02/10/2005
  • Published: 08/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A communication jack configured to receive a plug to form a communication connection, comprising:

  • a plurality of jack contacts, which consist of metal cantilever beams, disposed in the jack, wherein each contact has at least a first surface and a second surface, wherein, upon the plug being received by the jack, a plurality of plug contacts interface with the first surface of the plurality of jack contacts; and

    a first capacitive coupling connected between two pairs of the plurality of jack contacts to compensate for near end crosstalk, wherein the first capacitive coupling is connected to the pairs of jack contacts along the second surface adjacent to where the plug contacts interface with the jack contacts.

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