In the plug connector, the front end side of a fiber optic cable used for optical signal transmission is connected to, and rearwardly extends from, the rear end side of said plug connector and lateral terminals are arranged in each of a pair of lateral edge portions that extend in the forward-backward direction; at least one of the plug connector and receptacle connector has provided therein resilient members that generate a biasing force between the plug connector and receptacle connector in the forward-backward direction; and, a restricting portion, which provides a limiting value for the distance of relative displacement of the plug connector with respect to the receptacle connector in the direction of the biasing force under the action of the above-mentioned biasing force, is formed in the receptacle connector, and a restricted portion is formed in the plug connector.

An interconnect system includes various anti-backout latches that are movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the anti-backout latches can be configured to prevent an interconnect module, such as an optical transceiver, from becoming unmated from a host module. When in the disengaged position, the anti-backout latches permit the interconnect module to become unmated from a host module. Securement members are also disclosed that secure a heat sink to a module housing of the interconnect module.

An interconnect system includes various anti-backout latches that are movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. When in the engaged position, the anti-backout latches can be configured to prevent an interconnect module, such as an optical transceiver, from becoming unmated from a host module. When in the disengaged position, the anti-backout latches permit the interconnect module to become unmated from a host module. Securement members are also disclosed that secure a heat sink to a module housing of the interconnect module.

A broadband connector system is provided. Said broadband connector system comprises a broadband socket connector comprising a socket strip conductor element comprising a socket lateral dimension, and a broadband plug connector comprising a plug strip conductor element comprising a plug lateral dimension. In this context, the broadband socket connector is connectable to the broadband plug connector, wherein the socket lateral dimension is greater or equal to the plug lateral dimension.

A broadband connector system is provided. Said broadband connector system comprises a broadband socket connector comprising a socket strip conductor element comprising a socket lateral dimension, and a broadband plug connector comprising a plug strip conductor element comprising a plug lateral dimension. In this context, the broadband socket connector is connectable to the broadband plug connector, wherein the socket lateral dimension is greater or equal to the plug lateral dimension.

A tool-less fastening device for an edge card is provided. The edge card is accommodated in a fastening frame, and the fastening frame is then inserted into an electric connector. In an assembly process, the edge card is fastened with the fastening frame without using any tool, and a user only needs to engage the edge card into the fastening frame; next, the fastening frame is inserted into the electric connector without using any tool, and the user only needs to engage the fastening spring clips disposed on two opposite sides of the fastening frame with two anus of the electric connector, so as to complete a fastening operation. The fastening frame and the electric connector can be prevented from being separated from each other when being shaken during manufacturing or shipment process. Therefore, the edge card can be fastened with the electric connector without using any tool.

A tool-less fastening device for an edge card is provided. The edge card is accommodated in a fastening frame, and the fastening frame is then inserted into an electric connector. In an assembly process, the edge card is fastened with the fastening frame without using any tool, and a user only needs to engage the edge card into the fastening frame; next, the fastening frame is inserted into the electric connector without using any tool, and the user only needs to engage the fastening spring clips disposed on two opposite sides of the fastening frame with two anus of the electric connector, so as to complete a fastening operation. The fastening frame and the electric connector can be prevented from being separated from each other when being shaken during manufacturing or shipment process. Therefore, the edge card can be fastened with the electric connector without using any tool.

An electrical connector has an insulative elongated housing retaining a plurality of contacts therein. The housing includes an upper wall, a lower wall and a rear wall to commonly form a receiving slot. The upper wall forms a plurality of upper passageways and the lower wall forms a plurality of lower passageways to receiving the corresponding upper contacts and lower contacts therein. Each contact includes a mating section extending into the mating space and a mounting leg extending outside of the housing. The housing forms a plurality of cavities in the upper wall, the lower wall and the rear wall to relative evenly adjust the thickness of the different positions in the cross-section of the housing so as to evenly molding the housing without improper deformation/warpage when the housing is solidified after molding.

A connector device includes an electrical connector that connects to a receptacle connector, an electric cable connected to the electrical connector, and a lock member attached to the electrical connector. The lock member has a main body portion to sandwich the electrical connector in a fitted state between the receptacle connector and the main body portion, and a lock engagement portion to engage with a connector engagement portion provided in the receptacle connector. The lock engagement portion has a hanging portion, a folded portion, and an extending portion.

A connector device includes an electrical connector that connects to a receptacle connector, an electric cable connected to the electrical connector, and a lock member attached to the electrical connector. The lock member has a main body portion to sandwich the electrical connector in a fitted state between the receptacle connector and the main body portion, and a lock engagement portion to engage with a connector engagement portion provided in the receptacle connector. The lock engagement portion has a hanging portion, a folded portion, and an extending portion.