US Patent 7883364 Cable assembly having shroud substantially covering mated receptacle connector

A cable assembly (100) adapted for mating with a mating connector, includes an electrical connector (100) and a cable (120) electrically terminated to one end of the electrical connector. The electrical connector has an insulative housing (10), a number of contacts (20) received in the insulative housing, and a shielding shell (30) enclosing the insulative housing. The cable has metallic braiding layer (123). The cable assembly has a grounding plate (40) mechanically and electrically connecting with the braiding layer of the cable and the shielding shell.