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(11) | EP 0 215 285 A3 |
(12) | EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION |
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(54) | Shielded modular connector for use with shielded twisted pair cable |
(57) The invention is a hermaphroditic modular connector. More specfically, the connector
comprises a two-part modular housing which snaps together and which upon snapping
together, effects connection of a twisted wire pair cable to a pair of insulation
displacement contacts held within one part of the housing in a snap engagement by
an insulator also in snap engagement held within the one part of the housing. Engaging
extensions tabs project from the front of the connector in a manner such that the
connector can be connected to a like connector without requiring additional parts
or modification. |