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Interposer connectors with magnetic components

  • US 9,300,081 B2
  • Filed: 06/05/2013
  • Issued: 03/29/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/02/2010
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An electrical connector system comprising:

  • a first connector comprising;

    a first connector mating interface;

    a plurality of first electrical contacts disposed along the first connector mating interface; and

    one or more first magnetic structures wherein a portion of a first magnetic structure is positioned behind each of the first electrical contacts;

    a second connector comprising;

    a second connector housing having a second connector mating interface;

    a plurality of second electrical contacts disposed along the second connector mating interface; and

    a compliant substrate; and

    a plurality of second magnetic structures affixed to the compliant substrate wherein a portion of a second magnetic structure is positioned behind each of the second electrical contacts; and

    a source of magnetic flux providing a magnetic attraction between the one or more first magnetic structures and the second magnetic structures; and

    wherein the magnetic attraction moves the second magnetic structures relative to the second connector housing as the first connector mating interface approaches the second connector mating interface.

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