Abstract: A socket terminal assembly is configured to electrically connect a contacting area of an integrated circuit with a corresponding connection region of a substrate, the socket terminal assembly comprising a socket shell including a first end configured to contact the corresponding connection region of the substrate and a second end defining a first open cavity; a pin including an end defining a second open cavity; and a coiled spring interposed between the socket shell and the pin, the spring including a first end section received within the first open cavity and a second end section received within the second open cavity.

Abstract: An intercoupling component is of the type used to couple an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a first substrate to an array of electrical connection regions disposed on a second substrate. The intercoupling component comprises: an insulative support member; a plurality of electrically conductive terminal elements; a second insulative support member; and a seal member positioned between the first insulative support member and the second insulative member to restrict fluid flow along the terminal elements.