Electrical connectors and electrical components

摘要

A hermaphroditic or non-gender specific electrical connector is provided having at least two portions which press or mate together in forming the connector. A first connection unit and a substantially identical second connection unit are joined. Elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts may be provided for connection with a counterpart second set of elongated cantilever-type conductive contacts within apertures or slots in respective insulative housings. Solder portions or solder balls may be provided for interconnection of the elongated contacts with external circuit board traces or the like. Solder balls also may serve to hold the first end of cantilevered contacts in place within opposed insulative bases that are adapted to mate to each other. The connector may be provided in a two part co-planar array. Opposing contacts bear against each other in resilient electrical communication in a manner that minimizes the total amount of displacement required within the insulative housing