Christopher Keith Norton

US Patent:

55734286, Nov 12, 1996

Filed:

Jun 24, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/265368

Inventors:

Bradley M. Biggs - Gilbert AZ
Christopher F. Norton - Laveen AZ
Louis P. Farace - Mesa AZ

Assignee:

Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL

International Classification:

H01R 13658
H05K 100

US Classification:

439566

Abstract:

A low profile hermetic electrical connector includes a conductive layer with opposite first and second conductive layer surfaces. An inner electrical isolation layer is coupled between the first conductive layer surface and a first contact and an outer electrical isolation layer is coupled between the second conductive layer surface and a second contact. A contact interconnector electrically couples the first contact and the second contact through the inner electrical isolation layer, the conductive layer, and the outer electrical isolation layer without electrically contacting the conductive layer, creating a serpentine, low flow path for vapor through the adhesive layers. In a hermetic electrical cable end connector, the first contact is electrically coupled to a first conductor through a first interconnector and a second contact is electrically coupled to a second conductor through a second interconnector. Two additional electrical isolation layers are required. Applications include use in electronic safe and arming devices.