Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector (1) and a placement, member (2) assembled on the connector to provide a vacuum suction surface. The placement member includes a main plate (20) having a substantially planar upper surface (200) and an opposite lower surface (201). A plurality of positioning legs (22) extends downwardly from the lower surface and adjacent to a pair of opposite edges of the main plate. Two U-shaped retaining portions (21) extend from another pair of opposite edges of the main plate. Each retaining portion has a beam (212) and a pair of projecting legs (210) extending downwardly from the beam. The pairs of projecting legs abut against the inner surfaces of connector sidewalls (31). The positioning legs fit in slots (310) defined in outer surfaces of the sidewalls.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a dielectric base (11) and a dielectric tongue (123) projecting upwardly from the base, a number of terminals (20) insert molded in the tongue, and a pair of sidewalls (130). Each terminal has a body (21) secured on a side of the tongue for electrically engaging with a contact of the complementary connector, a tail (22) extending downwardly from the body and embedded in the base with a soldering section (221) thereof protruding from the base for soldering on a printed circuit board, and a head (26) extending upwardly from the body and embedded in the tongue. The tongue defines a number of apertures (122) in opposite sides thereof alternating with the bodies of the terminals. The apertures extend into the tongue for receiving positioning blocks (42) formed on a mold (4). The positioning blocks are used to catch lateral sides of the terminals for positioning the terminals when the terminals are subject to insert molding process.