Method of making a surface mountable electronic device

A method for making a surface mountable electronic device comprising:

• a) providing a terminal of conductive material having first, second, and third portions;
• b) providing a body having a substantially planar mounting surface and another surface extending from said mounting surface;
• c) fixing said first portion of said terminal in said body so as to extend through said another surface;
• d) providing an electronic device in association with said body and having at least one electrical lead extending therefrom;
• e) connecting said lead electrically to said second portion of said terminal;
• and
• f) extending said third portion of said terminal along said mounting surface of said body for providing electrical connection to a circuit;
• g) wherein said providing a terminal comprises providing a thin flat strip having a substantially U-shaped formation at one end of said strip wherein one leg of said U-shaped formation extends along a portion of said strip inwardly from said one end and the other leg is spaced from said strip.

A method for making a surface mountable electronic device comprising:

• a) providing a terminal of conductive material having first, second, and third portions;
• b) providing a body having a substantially planar mounting surface and another surface extending from said mounting surface;
• c) fixing said first portion of said terminal in said body so as to extend through said another surface;
• d) providing an electronic device in association with said body and having at least one electrical lead extending therefrom;
• e) connecting said lead electrically to said second portion of said terminal;
• and
• f) extending said third portion of said terminal along said mounting surface of said body for providing electrical connection to a circuit;
• g) said providing a terminal comprising providing a thin flat strip and a substantially U-shaped formation at one end of said strip wherein one leg of said U-shaped formation extends along a portion of said strip inwardly from said one end and the other leg is spaced from said strip.