Patent ID: 7128580

Claim:
A socket connector for electrically connecting an electrical device having conductive pads arranged thereon, the socket connector comprising: a dielectric housing defining a mounting surface toward the electrical device and a plurality of passageways extending from said mounting surface; a plurality of contacts received in the passageways, respectively, the contacts each comprising a retention body secured in a corresponding passageway and an upper spring arm extending from the retention body, the upper spring arm having a contact portion at a top thereof, the contact portion extending beyond the mounting surface a first distance in a thickness direction of the housing for engaging a corresponding pad of the electrical device, the retention body having a part thereof protruding beyond the mounting surface a second distance in a thickness direction of the housing; and a plurality of supporting members formed on the mounting surface and projecting toward the electrical device, the supporting members projecting beyond the mounting surface a vertical height shorter than said first distance, when the electrical device is pressed to electrically engage with the socket connector, the supporting members upholding the electrical device thereon and the height thereof being higher enough than said second distance to prevent the pads of the electrical device from electrically touching the parts of the retention body adjacent contacts.