<p>A USB socket (10) comprises a contact carrier (200) and a contact pin (100). The contact pin (100) has a soldering face (103) which is arranged at a longitudinal end of the contact pin (100). The soldering face (103) of the contact pin (100) is cast in the contact carrier (200) in such a manner that the soldering face (103) is accessible at a surface (201) of the contact carrier (200).</p>
