Abstract: An interconnect device for electrically interconnecting two components is disclosed. According to various embodiments, the interconnect device includes a frame having a upper side and a lower side, a first plurality of beam contacts on the upper side for connection to contacts of the first component, and a second plurality of contacts on the lower side of the frame for connection to contacts of the second component. The beam contacts on the upper side of the frame are arranged so that the sum of the sideways wipe forces caused by compression of the beam contacts on the upper side due to connection of the first component to the interconnect device approximately equals zero.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method for forming a connector including a frame, a conductor, and a solder ball formed on a conductive land of the conductor. The method includes depositing solder mask on a conductive pad of a conductor, depositing solder paste in the area defined by the solder mask, and forming a solder ball by reflowing the solder paste. The system includes a first component including a first contact pad, a second component including a second contact pad thereon, and a connector that includes a frame, a conductor including electrically continuous first and second portions, the first portion extending outwardly from the first side of the frame and terminating in a tip in electrical communication with the first contact pad, the second portion extending through the second side of the frame and terminating in a land in electrical communication with the second contact pad, and a solder ball formed on the land.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed. The electrical connector includes a base having an array portion and a perimeter portion connected to the array portion. The electrical connector also includes an electrical conductor imbedded into the base. The perimeter portion is formed with a first recess and includes a first sealing member connected to the first recess such that when a first component is connected to the electrical connector the first sealing member forms a seal between the electrical connector and the first component.