High density connector and method of manufacture

A method for placing an exterior conductive contact on an electrical connector having a base forming an exterior side and an interior side comprising the steps of:

• providing at least one recess on the exterior side of the base;
• providing a conductive contact extending from the base, said recess surrounding said contact;
• positioning a conductive element with at least a portion thereof in the recess provided on the exterior side of the base;
• and
• fusing the conductive element onto the contact.

An electrical connector having a base with an exterior side and an interior side and made by steps comprising:

• providing at least one recess on the exterior side of the base;
• providing a conductive contact extending from the base, said recess surrounding said contact;
• positioning a conductive element with at least a portion thereof in the recess provided on the exterior side of the base;
• and
• fusing the conductive element onto the contact.

A contact for an electrical connector comprising:

• a medial portion;
• a contact engaging portion extending from the medial portion, said contact engaging portion being adapted to engage a mating contact;
• a solder terminal portion extending from the medial portion and adapted to receive solder to be fused thereon;
• and
• said medial section having a coating thereon for resisting solder wicking from the terminal portion to the engaging portion, the coating comprising a layer of nickel.