Abstract: An electromagnetically operated, straight-line motion dual-break electrical contactor has current conductors entering a contact area from opposite directions. In the contact area the conductors are closely spaced and have finite parallel substantially flat portions with an insulative divider to prevent conductor to conductor arcing. A pivotable contact carrying bridge spans the conductors. The pivotable bridge compensates for contact wear or displacement. Screens are arranged in arc blow paths to aid in extinguishing arcs. The contactor arrangement and spacing controls the direction and enhances the magnitude of arc blow.

Abstract: A shorting clip, for use with a semiconductor package, for shorting the several package leads comprises a conductive member having leg portions to electrically contact each of the leads of the package. Retaining means cooperating with resilient means operative to bias the package and clip apart serve to maintain the clip-package assembly in positive registration.