METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT FOR PREVENTING TIN WHISKER FORMATION, AND CONTACT ELEMENT

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for producing an electrical contact element, by means of which the formation of tin whiskers can be prevented, in particular in press-in connections. The present invention further also relates to a corresponding contact element. The method for producing an electrical contact element comprises the following steps: providing a base material; applying at least one electrically conductive contact layer to the base material, wherein the contact layer has an outer surface which is elevated by roughness and which is suitable for receiving a lubricant.