Electrical connector having indicating function

An electrical connector assembly comprising:

• a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising an indicating unit;
• a dielectric housing defining a plurality of passageways;
• a plurality of first terminals received in corresponding passageways of the dielectric housing;
• and
• a second terminal and a third terminal received in a passageway of the dielectric housing, the third terminal electrically connecting with the indicating unit of the PCB, each of the second terminal and the third terminal comprising an engaging portion adapted for electrically connecting with a terminal of the complementary connector, a mounting portion electrically connecting with the PCB and a retaining portion located between the engaging portion and the mounting portion, the second and the third terminals being engageable the terminal of the complementary connector to establish a electrical connection therebetween.

An electrical connector comprising:

• an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways;
• a plurality of first type terminals respectively received in the corresponding passageways, respectively;
• at least a pair of second type terminals received in a common passageway,
• each of said first type terminals including a pair of opposite first spring beams;
• said pair of second type terminals defining a pair of opposite second spring beams similar to said first spring beams;
• each of said first type terminals defining a vertical tail portion exposed outside of a rear face of the housing and lying in a first plane;
• and
• each of said second type terminals defining another vertical tail portion exposed outside of the rear face of the housing and lying in a second plane different from said first plane.