Cable assembly having connector with interior framework

[0018]Reference will now be made in detail to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019]Referring to FIGS. 8-9, a cable assembly in accordance with the present invention comprises a first connector assembly 1000 optionally interconnects with a second connector 2000 or third connector 3000. In the exemplary embodiment, the first connector assembly 1000 is adapted for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) protocol, while the second connector 2000 adapted for IEEE 1394 protocol and the third connector 3000 is adapted for Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol.

[0020]Referring to FIGS. 1-7, the first connector assembly 1000 comprises a first connector 1 with a number of contacts 10 received therein, a printed circuit board (PCB) 2, a framework 3, a cable 4, a strain relief member 5, a grounding member 6 and a cover 7.

[0021]The first connector 1 has an elongated insulated housing 100 which has a top wall 11, a bottom wall 12 and a pair of side walls 13, 14 interconnected to