Abstract: A multiple twist receptacle contact comprises a compliant conductor portion substantially extending along a vertical direction for forcible engaging within a plated hole of an external printed circuit board. An intermediate portion is connected to the compliant conductor portion. A contacting portion comprises a relatively wide plate from which a pair of resilient arms extends and each resilient arm has a first twist section connected to a second twist section, wherein the first twist section is twisted with respect to an axis of the resilient arm a first angle and the second twist section is twisted with respect to the axis of the resilient arm a second angle.

Abstract: A carrier plate for forming a plug contact of an electrical connector assembly includes a plurality of contacts (1) and carriers (2, 3) connecting the contacts together. Each contact forms a body (11) and several tails (12) extending from the body. Each body comprises an upper portion (13) and a lower portion (14) having the same shape. A hole (16; 16′) is disposed in the upper and lower portions proximate the tails for guiding the carrier plate during a bending process and for inspecting the qualty of the contact after the bending process is complete. The carriers connect the tails together for facilitating manufacture of the contacts and reducing costs.