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An electrical connector comprises connector contacts having a metal base and a surface finish layer over the base, the surface finish layer being a composite of an electroplated precious metal composition and wear resistant particles dispersed therein. In the preferred embodiment, the precious metal

An electrical connector comprises connector contacts having a metal base and a surface finish layer over the base, the surface finish layer being a composite of an electroplated precious metal composition and wear resistant particles dispersed therein. In the preferred embodiment, the precious metal layer is a PdCo alloy and the wear resistant particles are sub-micron sized lubricating particles, e.g. polytetrafluoroethylene particles and a flash coat of gold is provided over the composite layer.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector comprising connector contacts, said contacts comprising a metal base and a surface finish layer over said base, said surface finish layer comprising a composite of an electroplated precious metal composition having wear resistant particles disper

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An electrical connector comprising connector contacts, said contacts comprising a metal base and a surface finish layer over said base, said surface finish layer comprising a composite of an electroplated precious metal composition having wear resistant particles dispersed therein, wherein the precious metal composition is a PdCo alloy and the wear resistant particles comprise fluoropolymer particles.