Patent ID: 7789716
Filing Date: 2010-09-07
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector comprising: a first linear array of electrical terminals comprising a first terminal having a mounting end configured to fit within a first panel member aperture defining a first diameter, and a second terminal having a mounting end configured to fit within a second panel member aperture defining a second diameter, wherein the first diameter is different than the second diameter; and a second linear array of electrical terminals positioned parallel to the first linear array, the second linear array comprising a third terminal having a mounting end configured to fit within a third panel member aperture defining a third diameter, and a fourth terminal having a mounting end configured to fit within a fourth panel member aperture defining a fourth diameter, wherein the third diameter is approximately equal to the second diameter, and the fourth diameter is approximately equal to the first diameter; and wherein the electrical connector further comprises one of (a) a housing wherein the electrical terminals of the first linear array and the electrical terminals of the second linear array are stitched into openings within the housing, and (b) a first lead frame comprising the first linear array, and a second lead frame comprising the second linear array.