Abstract: An FFC-connection assembly includes an electrical component for a motor vehicle having an electrical tracing, at least one access window, a molded flange, and at least one hook. An FFC lies over the electrical tracing, mates the electrical tracing through the access window, and has a skived end at point of contact through the access window. The hook holds the FFC in place. The molded flange folds over onto the electrical component, is held down by a snap, and includes at least one depression rib so as to apply pressure against the FFC and the electrical tracing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprises an insulative housing (10), a conductive member (20) received in the insulative housing, and a Flexible Printed Circuit Cable (70) electrically connecting with the conductive member. The FPC has one end electrically connecting with the conductive member, and the other end comprising a plurality of golden fingers (72) opposite to the insulative housing, and wherein the FPC forms a pair of wings (73) adjacent to the golden fingers, and adapted for preventing excessive insertion of the golden fingers.

Abstract: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

Abstract: Embodiments of a connector (which may also be also referred to as a connector unit) are described. In accordance with one embodiment, the connector may comprise a case, first and second connectors, at least one stiffener bar, and at least one flexible circuit. The first connector may be located in a first opening of the case and the second connector may be located in a second opening of the case. The stiffener bar may be disposed in the case. The first connector may receive a first end of the flexible circuit while a second end of the flexible circuit may be interposed between the stiffener bar and the second connector.

Abstract: An apparatus including a substrate having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of cables, including wires and/or coaxial cables, extending through respective ones of the plurality of through holes of the substrate. Each of the cables comprises a conductor and terminates about a surface of the substrate such that the conductors of respective ones of plurality of cables are planarly aligned and available for electrical contact. A system including a cable interface extending through respective ones of a plurality of through holes of a body of the interface; an interconnection component comprising a first plurality of contact points aligned with respective ones of conductors of the plurality of cables and a second plurality of contact points aligned to corresponding contact points of a device to be tested. Also, a method of routing signals through the conductors of the plurality of cables between electronic components.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connection structure between a printed circuit board and a flexible circuit board that enables the number of assembly steps including steps using soldering to be reduced and enables detachment of the flexible circuit board to be prevented. Printed-side conductive patterns formed on a printed circuit board is connected with flexible-side conductive patterns formed on a flexible circuit board. The connection structure comprises: two printed-side openings provided in the printed-side conductive patterns of the printed circuit board; two flexible-side openings provided in the flexible circuit board to align with the printed-side openings when the flexible-side conductive patterns are brought into contact with the printed-side conductive patterns; a frame having two leg parts that are inserted through the both openings; and an elastic pressing member interposed between the frame and the flexible circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector and cable assembly includes a flat flexible cable having a plurality of parallel conductors with insulation around and between the conductor. The insulation has at least one opening therethrough between a pair of adjacent conductors. A plurality of conductive terminals having terminating portions are respectively terminated to the distal ends of the conductors. A dielectric housing has a receptacle for receiving the one end of the cable and including at least one projection extending into the opening in the web of the cable to provide strain relief therefor. A plurality of stub walls extend between the terminating portions of the terminals to electrically isolate the terminating portions of adjacent terminals.

Abstract: An electrical connection and a method of electrically coupling are disclosed. In one embodiment, a circuit substrate with a first set of circuitry has a bonding pad mounted to a surface of the circuit board. The bonding pad is electrically coupled to the first set of circuitry. A flexible circuit substrate with a second set of circuitry has a connecting pad mounted to a surface of the flexible circuit substrate facing the surface of the circuit board. The connecting pad is electrically coupled to the second set of circuitry. A ball of conductive material is mounted on the bonding pad. A clamping device presses the connecting pad to the ball of conductive material.

Abstract: This interconnection module for the base of an electronic device casing carries out the transfer, at the faces of the printed circuit boards (4, 5) supporting the components of the device housed in the casing, of a field of connection points with the external environment of the casing embodied by the rear ends of the pins of a semi-connector fixed to the back of the casing while still retaining the compactness of the casing despite a very large number of connection points with the external environment of the casing (several hundreds of them). This module takes the form of a three-panel structure with a central panel 7 fixed to the rear ends of the pins of the semi-connector (3) mounted on the back of the casing and two side panels (8, 9) folded and placed flat against each other, joined to the longitudinal edges of the central panel (7) by flexible printed circuit elements (10, 11) and supporting the field of connection points transferred to the level of the faces of the boards (4,5) of the electronic device.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes connector pads on a printed circuit board and contact members on an insulating substrate. The contact members are pressed against the contact pads by a compression mat having compressor fingers. A clamping arrangement forces the compressor fingers against the substrate and thereby presses the contact members against the contact pads. To counteract the inherent tendency of the compressor fingers to undergo stress relaxation after the compressor mat has been clamped, the connector also includes filler members disposed at least partially within the compressor fingers, essentially a “button-within-a-button” arrangement. Optionally, a filler deflection member may be interposed between the compression mat and a clamping plate of the clamping arrangement so that the filler deflection member abuts against the filler members. Alternatively, the filler members may be integral features of the deflection member.

Abstract: The present invention is a kit for adapting a tube lamp fixture made for a first size of lamp tubes into a fixture that accommodates smaller lamp tubes. The kit comprises a conversion apparatus that itself comprises a bar in which are disposed one or more plugs for connecting to the sockets in the existing tube lamp fixture, said plugs being slidably disposed on the bar to adapt to the position of the sockets in the fixture. The conversion apparatus further comprises one or more slidably disposed sockets on the opposite side of the bar that may be positioned independently from the plugs. Appropriate wiring permits the supply of electrical energy to the tube lamps. The invention further comprises a master-slave ballast conversion assembly. The ballast conversion assembly comprises a chain of circuit boards connected by cables and connectors that enable a single ballast to control two or more tubes through a chain of circuit boards.

Abstract: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device.

Abstract: A flat and thin connector for electrically connecting a flexible printed circuit board and a hard board. The connector includes a mounting member fixed to the hard board, and a pusher member cooperating with said mounting member. The pusher member urges the printed circuit board against the hard board by aid of an elastic member. Further, the printed circuit board is provided with slits between the bump contacts to facilitate a uniform pushing force.

Abstract: Multiple-contact woven power connectors are provided that have at least a first set of loading fibers and at least a first set of conductors. When woven onto a set of loading fibers, the conductors define a space. The loading fibers are capable of delivering contact forces at the contact points of the conductors. The conductors can include a power circuit or a return circuit. The power connectors may also include tensioning springs that are capable of generating tensile loads within the loading fibers. The power connectors may further include mating conductors that can be coupled to the power/return circuits. When disposed within the first and second spaces, respectively, electrical connections between the conductors and the mating conductors can be established.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes contact pads on a printed circuit board and contact members on a substrate. The contact members are pressed against the contact pads by a compression mat having compressor fingers. A clamping arrangement forces the compressor fingers against the substrate and thereby presses the contact members against the connector pads. The compression mat is made of elastomeric material, which has a tendency to relax and thus reduce the pressure after the clamping arrangement is tightened. A restrainer member is used to offset this tendency of the polymer to relax. The restrainer member has holes through which the compressor fingers of the compression mat extend.

Abstract: A method for preforming of two or more flexible cables in an arrangement consisting of a combination of rigid printed circuit boards and flexible cable sections extending therebetween. Moreover, also provided is an apparatus for the preforming of two or more flexible cable sections of a combination of rigid printed circuit boards and therewith interposed flexible cable sections which are adapted to interconnect the rigid printed circuit boards. The apparatus consists of a tool constituted of an elongated cylindrical member having a tapered leading end which narrows into an ultra-thin flat end section of a blade-like configuration, and which is adapted to be pushed between the flexible cables and so as to preform the flexible cable sections and cause them to yield in a predetermined outwardly bowed permanently relationship between the rigid printed circuit boards at the opposite ends thereof to lengthen the fatigue life of the conductors in the flexible cable sections.

Abstract: A connector that can couple a flexible circuit board of a head gimbal assembly to driving circuits of an apparatus coupled to a hard disk. The connector includes a pair of spring biased plates that push the flexible circuit into contact with a printed circuit board. The circuit board is coupled to the driving circuits. The pressure plates can be manually pushed into an open position to allow an operator to insert or remove the flexible circuit board from the connector.

Abstract: A wiring board for a semiconductor package comprises a base substrate having first and second surfaces; a wiring layer consisting of necessary wiring patterns formed on at least one of the first and second surfaces; a plurality of semiconductor element mounting areas formed on the surface of the base substrate on which the wiring layer is formed; and individual patterns as position information provided for the respective semiconductor element mounting areas, the individual patterns having a particular shape for the respective semiconductor element mounting area. The individual patterns as position information are formed on peripheral regions of the respective semiconductor element mounting areas.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for launching a coaxial cable onto a circuit board is described. In an example, a circuit board includes a front edge and a major surface. The major surface includes a recessed portion open to the front edge, the recessed portion being defined by a stop surface, opposing side surfaces, and a bottom surface. A plurality of conductive pads is disposed on the major surface. A conductive layer is disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface. The recessed portion is adapted to receive a multiple conductor ribbon cable to provide thereby low-profile communication of the multiple conductor ribbon cable and the circuit board. The multiple conductor ribbon cable having a plurality of first conductors and a plurality of second conductors respectively associated with the plurality of first conductors. The plurality of conductive pads are adapted to receive respective first conductors of the multiple conductor ribbon cable.

Abstract: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device. Also disclosed is the use of steel bus clips for the electrochromic device.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided that includes a rigid circuit board, a connector base, an elastomeric member, a flex circuit and a cover. The connector assembly is compressively sandwiched together. The cover of the assembly provides the compressive force to ensure that a conductive path is established between conductive pads on the rigid circuit board and conductive pads on the flex circuit. The connector assembly may be manufactured entirely through a Z-axis assembly process. That is, each component of the system may be positioned on top of an adjacent component. A method of manufacturing a connector assembly is provided comprising the step of orienting a first circuit having conductive pads at a connector assembly position within a first plane.

Abstract: A cable terminator and method for making the same is provided. The cable terminator includes a printed circuit board with termination circuitry. The cable terminator further includes a ribbon cable with a first end and a second end. The first end is electrically connected to the printed circuit board to enable termination at the first end. An encapsulating mold is provided which encloses the printed circuit board and the first end of the ribbon cable. A method for making the cable terminating circuit board includes connecting the first end of the ribbon cable to the printed circuit board and inserting the printed circuit board and connected first end of the ribbon cable into a mold. The method further includes injecting an encapsulating material into the mold.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes contact pads on a printed circuit board and contact members on a substrate. The contact members are pressed against the contact pads by a compression mat having compressor fingers. A clamping arrangement forces the compressor fingers against the substrate and thereby presses the contact members against the connector pads. The compression mat is made of elastomeric material, which has a tendency to relax and thus reduce the pressure after the clamping arrangement is tightened. A restrainer member is used to offset this tendency of the polymer to relax. The restrainer member has holes through which the compressor fingers of the compression mat extend.

Abstract: A connector that can couple a flexible circuit board of a head gimbal assembly to driving circuits of an apparatus coupled to a hard disk. The connector includes a pair of spring biased plates that push the flexible circuit into contact with a printed circuit board. The circuit board is coupled to the driving circuits. The pressure plates can be manually pushed into an open position to allow an operator to insert or remove the flexible circuit board from the connector.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus of the present invention comprises an electronic circuit board; an electrically conductive casing for encasing the electronic circuit board; a semiconductor element module electrically connected to the electronic circuit board; and a resin fixture intervening between the electrically conductive casing and the semiconductor element module, the resin fixture mounted with the semiconductor element module and fitted to the electrically conductive casing. As a result, the resin fixture can suppress a transfer of heat generated in the electronic circuit board to the semiconductor element module.

Abstract: A socket for electrical parts comprising a base member, an elastic member disposed on the base member, and a base plate, in the form of deformable sheet, disposed on the elastic member, and provided with a plurality of contact points to which a plurality of terminals of an electrical part is to be contacted, disposed on the upper surface of the base plate in a predetermined distance. When a position corresponding to each contact point of the elastic member is compressed by the pressing force from the terminal of the electrical part, an escaping space is provided for elastic deformation portion pushed away by the compression and is disposed at a position corresponding in between each terminal.

Abstract: A cable includes a number of wires. Each of the wires has a number of signal conductors encompassed by a dielectric sheath, and the sheath is encompassed by a conductive shield. The wires are arranged side-by-side in a row at an end of each wire, where a termination element is connected. The termination element has opposed major faces, with an array of first contacts on a first face, and an array of second contacts on the opposed face, each of the first contact being electrically connected to a corresponding second contact. Each of the signal conductors of the wire elements is connected to a corresponding one of the first contacts. The signal conductors may be a pair of wires arranged in parallel, so that all signal conductors are in a common plane.

Abstract: An electrical connection structure terminates an electrical signal wire while electrically coupling the wire to a target circuit board. A rigid printed circuit board or flex circuit is attached in a substantially perpendicular orientation to the target board by way of solder. A termination circuit is then mounted near the end of the rigid board or flex circuit that is attached to the target circuit board, with the termination circuit electrically coupling the signal wire with the target circuit board.

Abstract: The invention discloses a server apparatus, comprising a case, a backboard, a signal-exchange device and a plurality of computer devices. There are two breaches on the front and the back of the case, and there are a plurality of symmetric guiders in the vertical inner side. The backboard has two faces, one sticking on the breach of the back of the case and there are a plurality of connect-slots, each slot connecting the others through electric signals. The back of the signal-exchange device and computer device respectively sets at least a first and second connector and the vertical width of the signal-exchange device is smaller than the width of the guider; thereby, we can set the signal-exchange and computer device into the symmetric guiders. While the computer device and the signal-exchange device completely slide into the case, the first connector and the second connector wedge in the corresponding connect-slots.

Abstract: A connection assembly for providing interconnection between a computer processor assembly and a module is provided. The connection assembly includes a flex circuit having signal paths for communication between the computer processor assembly and the module. The connection assembly also includes a connector coupled to an end portion of the flex circuit and configured to connect to the computer processor assembly. The connection assembly also includes another connector coupled to an opposite end portion of the flex circuit and is configured to connect to the module. The flex circuit is configured to facilitate movement of the module with respect to the computer processor assembly, the flex circuit having a retracted position with the module proximate to the computer processor assembly and an extended position with the module spaced from the computer processor assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bracket for holding a printed circuit board in relation to a connector for wave solder application comprising a mounting element for attaching the bracket to the connector, a shelf for supporting at least a portion of the printed circuit board at a predetermined height above the connector and a latch for retaining the printed circuit board on the shelf.

Abstract: System for electrically interconnecting components are provided. One such system comprises: a flex cable having a first end and a second end; a first connector attached to a electrically communicating with the first end of the flex cable; a second connector attached to and electrically communicating with the second end of the flex cable; and a first retention member extending outwardly from the flex cable.

Abstract: A front input/output module is provided. The front input/output module, as disclosed in this invention, is adapted to a computer, provided with a chassis and a motherboard. The front input/output module comprises a tray, a printed circuit board and at least one interface device. The tray is detachably disposed inside the chassis. The printed circuit board is disposed on the tray and electrically connected with the motherboard. The interface device, having a connector, is disposed on the tray and electrically connected with the printed circuit board. The connector is exposed when the tray is disposed inside the chassis.

Abstract: A flexible rigid printed wiring board includes a plurality of rigid wiring boards having wiring patterns. The rigid wiring boards are spatially separate from each other. The flexible rigid printed wiring board also includes a flexible portion. The flexible portion connects the rigid wiring boards, and includes an insulating and flexible resin sheet. The insulating and flexible resin sheet includes first portions of first and second sub resin sheets. The first portions of the first and second sub resin sheets are bonded together. The first and second sub resin sheets have second portions covering and adhering to surfaces of the rigid wiring boards.

Abstract: Pressure point contact for interconnecting electronic circuits wherein one component includes a flexible cable having a plurality of conductive strips with each strip terminating in contact pads having outwardly projecting pressure point contact mounds that protrude through a layer covering the strips with electrically insulated material. The other component of the interconnecting circuit includes a plurality of conductive contact elements placed on the exposed surface of a printed circuit board, LCD or other planar surface. A pressure plate is arcuate shaped and is employed for applying pressure to the backside of the flexible cable in order to force the contact mounds into pressure engagement with the contact elements on the planar surface. To provide equal application of pressure, a flat compression stabilizer plate is placed between the arcuate pressure plate and the backside of the cable.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided with a connector (first connector) to be mounted on a circuit board and a connector (second connector) for holding a flat cable flat wire member). When the two connectors are connected with each other, an end portion of the cable is inserted into the connector to bring conductors of the cable into contact with mating terminals. The connector is provided with a plate-shaped holder, and the cable is supported on this holder in such a state as to be displaceable in widthwise direction. On the other hand, the connector is provided with a pair of locking pieces as a positioning portion. When the two connectors are connected with each other, the respective locking pieces directly come into contact with the cable being inserted into the connector from widthwise outer sides, thereby positioning the cable with respect to the connector in widthwise direction.

Abstract: A plug connector for establishing an electrical contact between first and second conducting track carriers, in particular between a flexible conductor foil and a circuit board, comprises a plug part that has a plug housing provided with a cam surface. The first conducting track carrier is shiftably mounted to the plug housing such that it can be shifted starting from an advanced initial position into a retracted contact position and parallel to a plug-in direction of the plug part. The plug connector further comprises a socket part that includes a socket housing, a pressure application spring and the second conducting track carrier which is received in the socket housing. The pressure application spring has two ends, one end of which forms a supported end received in the socket housing and the other end forms a pressing end that cooperates with the first conducting track carrier if the latter is in the contact position.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided including an electrical connector having a housing with a front end configured to receive a circuit board and a rear end configured to receive at least one flexible cable. The electrical connector includes top and bottom contacts retained in alignment along a vertical axis in corresponding channels in the housing. At least one of the top and bottom contacts has a first contact prong configured to engage the circuit board and a second contact prong configured to engage the at least one flexible cable. The electrical connector includes a stuffer received at the second end of the housing that is configured to retain the at least one flexible cable in contact with the second contact prong.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for launching a coaxial cable onto a circuit board is described. In an example, a circuit board includes a front edge and a major surface. The major surface includes a recessed portion open to the front edge, the recessed portion being defined by a stop surface, opposing side surfaces, and a bottom surface. A plurality of conductive pads is disposed on the major surface. A conductive layer is disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface. The recessed portion is adapted to receive a multiple conductor ribbon cable to provide thereby low-profile communication of the multiple conductor ribbon cable and the circuit board. The multiple conductor ribbon cable having a plurality of first conductors and a plurality of second conductors respectively associated with the plurality of first conductors. The plurality of conductive pads are adapted to receive respective first conductors of the multiple conductor ribbon cable.

Abstract: A connector device that can reliably carry high data rates is described. The device disclosed offers multiple termination mediums and a variety of electrical packaging applications. The connector device ensures a high degree of wire position control through the use of wire retention combs and/or registration holes. The wire retention combs grip and secure portions of the discrete wires, and the registration block secures the ends of the exposed wires such that a stable connection between the wires and the electrical contact leads of the device can be maintained. In alternative embodiments, one surface of the contact leads are designed to connect with discrete wires and an opposite surface of the contact leads are designed to connect to an electronic device card. In some embodiments of the present invention, the connector device is formed of two substantially identical components that are attached to each other.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical coupling device. The coupling includes a contactor device and a plurality of electrical contacts which close an electrical circuit between the contactor device and an adaptor device when the adaptor device is brought into physical contact with the contactor device, there being no need for aligning for the electrical contacts of the contactor device with electrical contact of the adaptor device.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (10) includes an electrical connector (12), a printed circuit board (14), a cable (16) and a plurality of power wires (18). The electrical connector has a housing (24) and a plurality of signal contacts (26) and power contacts (28) mounted in the housing. The cable contains a plurality of center conductors (160) each electrically connecting with a corresponding signal contact. The printed circuit board is received in the housing. The power contacts and the power wires are respectively electrically mounted on the printed circuit board to provide power transmission therebetween. A cover (22) is designed to over-mold the structural connection portion of the electrical connector, the printed circuit board, the cable and the power wires. The cable connector assembly is finally assembled on a panel (20) by a pair of screws (80).

Abstract: A high speed cable connector (1) includes a cover (10), a base (80) and a cable assembly (30) mounted between the cover and the base. The cable assembly includes a cable (42) consisting of a plurality of lines (44). Each line has a signal pair (47, 48) and a ground conductor (492). The signal pair includes a pair of upper and lower signal conductors (472, 482). The ground conductors are soldered to shielding plates (50). The shielding plates are soldered to top and bottom faces of a rear end of a printed circuit board (PCB) (62). The upper and lower signal conductors of each signal pair are soldered to the top and bottom faces of the rear end of the PCB, respectively, and located between two neighboring shielding plates, whereby cross-talk and interference between two neighboring signal pairs can be effectively suppressed and reduced. The PCB has a front end electrically connecting with contacts (662) for electrically engaging with a complementary connector.

Abstract: A contactor block is characterized by including a beam-like holder having an underside and a retreat portion formed on a side following the underside; and a contact sheet provided with a plurality of contactors at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the holder and disposed in the outer periphery of the holder so as to be located on the underside of the holder.

Abstract: An electrochromic window assembly is disclosed that includes a first substrate and a second substrate that is maintained in a parallel and spaced relation from the first substrate by means of a window frame and spacer. The window assembly further includes an electrochromic device mounted within the airtight chamber formed between the first and second substrates. Electrochromic device 22 may be mounted so as to provide an air chamber between first substrate 12, which is the external substrate, and electrochromic device 22. At least one of the chambers formed between substrates 12 and 14 and electrochromic device 22 may be filled with an insulating gas such as argon. Also disclosed are novel methods for manufacture of an electrochromic device for incorporation into such a window assembly. A novel electrochromic device is also disclosed having electrical bus clips secured about the entire periphery of the electrochromic device. Also disclosed is the use of steel bus clips for the electrochromic device.

Abstract: A method for fitting a carrier with a cable harness having main and branch conductors and with a device. A contact element is arranged on the carrier. A top portion of the main conductor, a bottom portion of a first end of the branch conductor, and a top portion of a second end of the branch conductor are exposed. The conductors are arranged on the carrier with the main conductor lying on the carrier, the exposed bottom portion of the branch conductor contacting the exposed top portion of the main conductor, and the exposed top portion of the branch conductor placed on the contact element for realizing a plug connector. The carrier is fitted with a device having a plug connector such that the device is electrically connected to the branch conductor and mechanically connected to the carrier via a connection between the plug connector and the contact element.

Abstract: A component for fabricating microelectronic assemblies has numerous curved leads on a surface. Each lead has a first anchor end fixed to the body of the component, a second tip end which can be bonded to a contact on a mating component and lifted away from the component body, and an elongated main portion which is bent away from the component body in the lifting action. The first anchor end of each lead is nested within the curved portion of another lead, so as to provide an extraordinarily compact arrangement suitable for use with components having closely spaced contacts as, for example, a semiconductor chip or wafer having a contact pitch less than 500 microns. The leads may be disposed in pairs, with the first anchor end of each lead encompassed by the main portion of the other lead in the same pair.

Abstract: A method provides uniform pressure to contacts electrically jointing a first circuit board (a flexible circuit board) and a second circuit board (a flexible circuit board or a rigid circuit board), wherein the first circuit board is lapped on the second circuit board and an elastomer is provided and exerts pressure on the contacts. At least one fixing point is provided atop the transverse of the elastomer to uniformly distribute a pressing force of the elastomer on the contacts. Therefore, the elastomer is not deformed by high temperature process.

Abstract: A cable includes a number of coaxial wires. Each of the wires has a central conductor encompassed by a dielectric sheath, and the sheath is encompassed by a conductive shield. The wires are arranged side-by-side in a row at an end of each wire, where a termination element is connected. The termination element has opposed major faces, with an array of first contacts on a first face, and an array of second contacts on the opposed face, each of the first contact being electrically connected to a corresponding second contact. Each of the central conductors of the wire elements is connected to a corresponding one of the first contacts. An electronic device may include circuit boards at each end, with contacts arranged for compressive contact with the second contacts. The termination element may be captured between a clamp and the board, with an elastomeric spring maintaining compression, and pinned holes in the termination element and board ensuring registration of the contacts.

Abstract: A printed circuit support comprises a substrate made of an insulating material, at least one electric current conveying path consisting of a metallization of the substrate, and at least one connection arrangement contiguous with the conveying path. The connection arrangement comprises at least one strip of metallized flexible plastic that forms a section of conductor and is electrically connected to the conveying path.