Patent ID: 6832936
Filing Date: 2004-12-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal module for use in an electrical connector, comprising:a plurality of conductive terminals arranged in a generally parallel side-by-side array, each terminal including a pair of opposite end sections, a pair of holding sections located respectively adjacent to and inside the end sections, and a central section between the holding sections; and a dielectric plastic housing overmolded about the holding sections of the terminals leaving the opposite end sections of the terminals exposed, the overmolded housing leaving a substantial portion of said central section of each terminal exposed, the central section of each terminal having a top surface, a bottom surface and a pair of side surfaces, and the overmolded housing leaving the top surface and the side surfaces of the central section exposed and supporting the bottom surface with the dielectric plastic housing in direct contact with the bottom surface of the central section.