Abstract: Fiber array connectors of the type having a connector body and adapted to house a plurality of fibers which carry data through the connector. Ferrules are provided to the connectors which are formed by first ferrule members having configured thereon by an electrical discharge machining process at least one guide pin hole, and a plurality of grooves for housing a plurality of fibers in registration in the ferrules. The ferrules are also made up of second ferrule members in engagement with the plurality of grooves for clamping the plurality of fibers in registration in the grooves so that the plurality of fibers can be held in precise alignment with the connector and so that data is transmitted therethrough with a minimum possibility of transmission error.

Abstract: A connector system having tab-like male terminal with stopping shoulders and a female terminal contained in a housing which has an opening for insertion of the male terminal into the female terminal. To provide needed electrical isolation for the female terminal in its unmated condition, the housing extends beyond the male tab receiving outer edge of the female terminal a predetermined distance D.sub.1. Because of industry length standards for male tab terminals the shoulders thereon must abut against the outer edge of the female terminal for proper mating. Thin membranes, which are slitted, are formed in the housing to mate with the male tab shoulders and extend from the outer edge of the housing to a distance back of the outer edges of the female terminal to enable the male tab shoulders to push aside the slitted, thin membranes and abut against the outer edge of the female terminal.