Patent attributes
An electrical connector that includes an outer conductive shell that encloses at least one signal contact therein and includes a front end for mating with a mating connector and a back end opposite the front end for electrically connecting to a printed circuit board. A primary ground connection is located inside or outside of the outer conductive shell, the primary ground connection being configured to electrically engage the mating connector with the printed circuit board or coaxial cable. A secondary ground connection is located inside or outside of the outer conductive shell and is configured to electrically engage the mating connector with the printed circuit board or the coaxial cable.