ELECTRONIC COMPONENT SOCKET AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING THE SAME

摘要

A socket or clip adapted to provide an interconnect between an electronic component, such as an automotive blade fuse, and a printed circuit board or other device. The clip comprises a substantially unitary structure for attaching the electronic component to the printed circuit board substrate. In one embodiment, the clip also comprises a closed-entry structure receiving element to receive the electronic component; a terminating element for interfacing the clip to the printed circuit board; a spring clip element for receiving terminations from said electronic component; and an overstress feature for preventing the spring clip element from becoming overstressed.