Patent ID: 6209195
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: H01R,H04M,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of mounting a connector on a PWB to provide access from a first side of the PWB, the PWB also having an opposite side and at least one signal pad, the connector having at least one signal lead, the method comprising the steps of:if the connector is to be mounted on the first side, placing the connector on the first side with the signal leads of the connector making contact with the signal pads of the PWB, the signal pads of the PWB being on the first side;if the connector is to be mounted on the opposite side, placing the connector through an opening in the PWB from the opposite side through to the first side with the signal leads of the connector making contact with the signal pads of the PWB, the signal pads of the PWB being on the opposite side; andsecuring the signal leads of the connector to the signal pads of the PWB.