Fully assembled high temperature connector

An electrical connector, comprising:

• a ceramic housing, the ceramic housing comprising a first face and a second face, the first face comprising a slot;
• and
• at least one terminal retained within the ceramic housing, each of the at least one terminal comprising a tip, a tail exposed at the second face, an intermediate portion extending between the tip and the tail, and a compliant portion extending into the slot, wherein the compliant portion extends from the intermediate portion, the intermediate portion comprises an edge, and the compliant portion comprises a beam comprising an edge facing the edge of the intermediate portion.

An electrical connector comprising:

• a high temperature insulative housing, wherein the high temperature insulative housing is formed of a material that withstands temperatures greater than or equal to 1600° F.;
• and
• a plurality of terminals disposed at least partially within the high temperature insulative housing, each of the plurality of terminals comprising a backbone and at least one compliant portion extending from the backbone, wherein at least a portion of the backbone from which the at least one compliant portion extends is retained within the high temperature insulative housing so as to float relative to the high temperature insulative housing.