> Some connectors have large metal tabs that are expected to 
> lie flat on pads
> on the surface, and relay on a very thin layer of solder over 
> a large area
> to provide the same level of mechanical strength.

which I find a bit doubtfull, because IME in the end it is the
PCB/copper that get separated. especially when the force is rotational
wrt the PCB (if you get what I mean).

Wouter van Ooijen

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