Patent ID: 7390205
Filing Date: 2008-06-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A compound connector device, comprising: a first storage space that is configured to receive a first type of I/O electronic package that has contacts on an edge thereof; a second storage space coextensive with the first storage space along a major portion thereof, the second storage space being configured to receive a second type of I/O electronic package that is different from the first type of I/O electronic package, the second type of I/O electronic package having two major surfaces and contacts located on one of the two major surfaces; and a printed circuit board overlaying the second storage space, the printed circuit board including a plurality of contact terminals thereon and defining an opening, at least one of the contact terminals comprising a first end mounted directly on the printed circuit board and a second end cantilevered on the printed circuit board, the second end being adapted to extend through the opening and engage the contacts located on one of the two major surfaces of the second type of I/O electronic package.