Abstract: A passive antenna guard system includes an antenna guard at a location of the antenna and mounted on a common mount therewith which facilitates movement of the antenna from the path of an object responsive to the object contacting the antenna guard. The system may include a balance system which allows the antenna and antenna guard to spring back into place after the object clears the antenna guard.

Abstract: An electrical connector connects an electric component having a grid array of electrical contacts. The connector comprises a connector base, a plurality of contact pads attached to a surface of the connector base, a plurality of lotus spring contacts attached to a corresponding contact pad in the grid array, and an organic film through which each of the lotus spring contacts protrudes. The organic film provides structural integrity and ease of handling during assembly and subsequent use of the connector. A method of mounting a connector to an electrical component having a grid array of electrical contacts on a surface thereof. The method comprises positioning the electrical component in close proximity to the connector so that each of a plurality of lotus spring contacts on the connector touch a corresponding contact in the grid array of electrical contacts on the connector.