Method of making an electrical connector

摘要

A method of forming an electrical connector is provided. A mask having recesses is provided and solder is dispensed into the recesses. Contact tails from terminals in a connector are positioned below the mask and aligned with the recesses of the mask such that the contact tails either abut against the solder or are in close proximity thereto. As the solder is heated, it melts and flows onto the contact tails and forms masses of solder on the contact tails. The masses of solder are then allowed to cool and harden on the contact tails and the mask is removed. An electrical connector with the masses of solder connected thereto is thus provided.