METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CONTACT HEIGHT

摘要

Methods for setting contact height in an electrical connector are disclosed. Each of a plurality of electrical contacts (10) may be seated in a connector housing (20) such that each contact (10) has a respective initial height relative to the housing. At least one of the contacts (10) is pressed on such that, after the pressing, each of the contacts has approximately the same height relative to the connector housing (20). The pressing may bend the at least one contact at least until it has set. Before the pressing, the initial contact heights have a first tolerance. After the pressing the pressed contact heights have a second tolerance that is smaller than the first tolerance.