Connector (2) forming a surface-mount component comprising a planar base (3) designed to be fixed to a substrate (4), and at least two spring arms (6) connected to the base, these arms being situated above the base and designed to form between themselves a clamping location (7) for a conducting element (8), at least one opening (12) being formed in the base (3) to allow a conducting element (8) to be passed through it and clamped between the spring arms (6).