Abstract: The electrical connector may include an insulative housing with a first surface, a second surface, and at least on aperture extending between the first and second surfaces for receiving at least one electrical contact. The housing may further include at least one hole therethrough and at least one retention member. The retention member may include an opening and a plurality of fingers extending into the opening. The retention member is configured to engage a mounting post. The connector may be placed between top and bottom covers and located by use of a mounting post and retention member to form a packaging assembly for transport.

Abstract: The electrical connector may include an insulative housing with a first surface, a second surface, and at least one aperture extending between the first and second surfaces for receiving at least one electrical contact. The housing may further include at least one hole therethrough and at least one retention member. The retention member may include an opening and a plurality of fingers extending into the opening. The retention member is configured to engage a mounting post. The connector may be placed between top and bottom covers and located by use of a mounting post and retention member to form a packaging assembly for transport.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interposer assembly that can be located between an integrated circuit package and a circuit carrying element for establishing communication there between. The interposer assembly includes a frame defining a window that holds together a plurality of panels having apertures for accommodating electrical contacts. Each panel includes an interlocking edge for engaging an opposing interlocking edge of an adjacent panel and a frame edge for engaging the frame. The apertures can be arranged across the panels to extend from the frame edge to a location near the interlocking edges. In various embodiments, the interlocking edges can be formed as a tongue and groove design or as a pair of interlocking claws. In an embodiment, the frame edge can include a flange that is set within a step formed on the frame. The panel and frame may be permanently joined by heat staking.