Patent ID: 6821163
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical package with a circuit substrate, the electrical connector comprising:a insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways therein; and a plurality of terminals received in the passageways, each of the terminals comprising a retention portion and a retention protrusion extending from the retention portion, the retention portion comprising a first main face, a second main face, and a pair of side faces; wherein the protrusion protrudes beyond the second main face and a respective side face, whereby the terminal can be securely received in a corresponding passageway; wherein the protrusion extends perpendicularly from a respective side of the retention portion; wherein the protrusion comprises a first interference portion protruding beyond the respective side face, and a second interference portion protruding beyond the second main face; wherein the second interference portion is located at a same side of the retention portion corresponding to the second main face; wherein the protrusion comprises a first interference portion substantially coplanar with the respective side face, and a second interference portion protruding beyond the second main face; wherein each of the terminals further comprises a connection beam connecting with the retention portion and having a first contact portion, and a spring arm extending from the connection beam and having a second contact portion.