Patent attributes
An electrical connector (100) for connecting a chip module to a printed circuit board comprises an insulative housing (1) of a substantially rectangular shape defining a receiving area (130) with sidewalls therearound, the receiving area (130) defining a number of passageways (1300) therethrough, a number of terminals (3) receiving in corresponding passageways (1300) of the housing (1), wherein at least one detachable datum member (2) is engaged on the housing (1) for providing a datum surface (233) for a chip module received in the housing (1). In assembly, the housing (1) can provide more areas for defining passageways (1300) for receiving the terminals (3), because the datum member (2) is defined detachable with the housing (1). When the passageways (1300) made or the terminals (3) inserted, the datum members (2) are removed from the housing (1) for providing an enlarged space. Thus, as compared with the prior art, an insulative housing with enlarged passageways area is achieved, thereby the connector can transmit more signal and current than over.
