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Methods and apparatus for reducing crosstalk in electrical connectors

  • US 8,834,207 B2
  • Filed: 10/07/2013
  • Issued: 09/16/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/12/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A communication jack configured to receive a plug to form a communication connection, comprising:

  • a plurality of jack contacts, the plurality of jack contacts at least partially disposed within a plug receiving cavity 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 at least one pair of the plurality of jack contacts, wherein the first capacitive coupling is electrically and mechanically connected to the at least one pair of jack contacts and is at least partially suspended at least partially within the plug receiving cavity within a printed circuit.

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