Abstract: An electrical connector including a pair of connector bars and a pair of biting pads. The connecting bars are configured to be located on opposite sides of a plate section of a first member. The connector bars include holes to receive a bolt for clamping the connector bars directly against each other. The pair of biting pads are connected to the connector bars. The biting pads include surfaces which are configured to contact the opposite sides of the plate section and bite onto the opposite sides as the connector bars are clamped against each other.

Abstract: A semiconductor component package comprises a metal plate and a synthetic resin housing or body. The plate is formed with an aperture by which it can be secured to a heat sink, generally a metal plate. Around the aperture is a weakened annular portion produced by shearing. When the package housing is secured to a surface which is not completely flat, mechanical stressing due to the tightening of the screw coupling is limited to the weakened annular portion and is not transmitted to the resin housing and to the elements therein.