Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical connector (1) which has a flexible printed circuit (FPC) and slider, in which the manufacturing cost is low, and the assembly work is simple. The electrical connector (1) is equipped with an insulating housing (10) having a plurality of electrical terminals (21, 22), an FPC (30) has a plurality of conductive pads formed on its surface and both sections (31, 32) of which are electrically connected to the terminals (21, 22), and a slider (50) is clamped within the FPC (30). A lower surface of second section (32) of the FPC (30) is folded back and fastened to a lower surface of the first section (31) of the FPC (30). Prescribed terminals (21) are electrically connected to conductive pads (35a) on an upper surface of the first section (31) of the FPC (30), while prescribed terminals (22) of the other terminals (22) are electrically connected to conductive pads (35b) on an upper surface of the second section (32) of the FPC (30).

Abstract: A male connector assembly (1) has a former (2) and a foldable substrate (3) supporting leads (4) that are electrically coupled to respective connector pads (5). The substrate (3) is folded adjacent at one end to provide a connector portion (13), with opposite inwardly facing surfaces are adhered to the former (2). The male connector assembly (1) has mounting pads (15) to which are mounted respective spherical solder deposits (16). When connector assembly (1) engages a socket (21), a connector assembly (20) Is provided in which the spherical solder deposits (16) engage recesses (24) and connector pads (5) are electrically coupled to electrical contacts (25) of socket (21).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided for interconnecting a plurality of discrete electrical wires to the conductors of a flat flexible circuit. The assembly includes a first connector having a dielectric housing. A plurality of discrete conductive terminals are mounted on the housing and are adapted for termination to the electrical wires. The terminals have contact portions for engaging the conductors of the flat flexible circuit. A second connector is adapted for mating with the first connector. The second connector includes a body member for positioning the flat flexible circuit, with the conductors of the circuit positioned for engaging the conductive terminals when the connectors are mated. A yieldable backing structure is provided on the body member beneath the flexible circuit for resiliently biasing the conductors of the circuit against the terminals of the first connector.

Abstract: An electrical cable connector for bicycles that has a simple structure, low cost, and excellent shielding against shocks, moisture, and the like is disclosed. The connector includes a connector body which has a top surface and a bottom surface, and has a slit which forms a passageway between the top and bottom surfaces. The top surface includes an inclined portion which extends from the slit to a flat terminal section. A flat cable extends along the bottom surface, through the slit, and along the top surface such that a terminal at the end of the flat cable is positioned on the flat terminal section. In a disclosed application, the connector plugs into a female connector of a switch unit of a bicycle lever bracket.

Abstract: A connector (10,10A,10B) is provided for electrically interconnecting the conductors (12,40) of a flat mating connecting device. The connector includes a body member (22,48,50) having an edge about which the flexible circuit is wrapped. Locating pegs (20) on the body member engage and hold the flexible circuit (14,42) about the edge. A resilient strip (30) on the body member at the edge thereof spring loads the flexible circuit to enhance engagement thereof with the locating pegs.

Abstract: A female connector is adapted for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to the conductors of a complementary mating connecting device. The connector includes a female housing having wall portions defining a cavity for receiving the flexible circuit. The wall portions are relatively movable between an open condition allowing a yieldable backing structure to be assembled on a cavity-side of at least one of the wall portions and a closed condition defining the cavity. The yieldable backing structure resiliently biases the conductors of the flexible circuit received in the cavity against the conductors of the mating connecting device when the connector is mated with the device.

Abstract: A male connector is provided for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to the conductors of a complementary mating connecting device. The connector includes a male body member on which the flexible circuit is positioned, with the conductors of the circuit facing away from the body member. A yieldable backing structure is disposed on the body member beneath the flexible circuit for resiliently biasing the conductors of the circuit against the conductors of the mating connecting device when the connector is mated with the device.

Abstract: An edge connector interposing probe (100) for testing the operation of two electrical assemblies which normally couple to one another via edge connectors. The interposing probe has a male edge connector (208/210) which fits into an edge connector of the first assembly, and a female edge connector (102) which receives an edge connector of the second assembly. Solder tails (200, 202) of the interposing probe's female edge connector are coupled to traces (208, 210) of the interposing probe's male edge connector, and to transmission paths (204) in one or more flex circuits (106). Signals flowing between the interposing probe's edge connectors are sensed by the transmission paths of the flex circuit(s) and routed to test connectors (108, 110, 112, 114, 116). Probe tip resistors (422, 424) can be coupled to the transmission paths at points which are proximate to the interposing probe's edge connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is used to connect first and second flexible connecting strips of a film circuitry and a main circuit board. Each of the first and second flexible connecting strips has a flat end portion and a plurality of electrical terminals formed on one of the opposite side faces of the flat end portion. The electrical connector assembly includes an inverted U-shaped clip member and a connector board. The inverted U-shaped clip member has first and second leg portions. The first leg portion is integrally formed with the flat end portion of the first flexible connecting strip. The second leg portion is connected adhesively to the flat end portion of the second flexible connecting strip. The connector board has a plurality of conductive members formed on two opposed side faces of the connector board, and a mating portion for connecting electrically the conductive members to the main circuit board.

Abstract: A male connector (1) is provided for electrically interconnecting the conductors (6) of a flat flexible circuit (4) to the conductors (24) of a complementary mating connecting device (2). The connector includes a male body member (10) about which the flexible circuit (4) is wrapped. Locating projections (13) are provided at one side (10a) of the body member (10) for engaging and holding a distal end (7) of the flexible circuit. A strain relief structure (19,20) is provided at the opposite side (10b) of the body member defining a tortuous path through which the flexible circuit (4) is passed to lock the circuit on the connector.

Abstract: A connector system for terminating a shielded flat flexible circuit includes a connector body member on which the circuit is positionable. The body member is conductive and includes at least one projection. A flat flexible circuit includes a plurality of signal conductors and at least one grounding conductor. The circuit includes a hole for receiving the projection of the body member in engagement with the grounding conductor to thereby common the grounding conductor with the conductive connector body member.

Abstract: FPC connector (20) has multiple beam-shaped primary contacts (50) arranged on one side of an opening (30a) in housing (30) and multiple U-shaped secondary contacts (60) arranged along the other side of the opening. A tongue (45) of outer housing (40) together with the contact edge of the FPC (10) is inserted in the U-shaped portions of these U-shaped secondary contacts (60). This results in the forming of electrical contact between contact points (65, 53) of the contacts (60) and the primary contacts (50) with the conductive pads (12, 13) arranged in two rows along the contacting edge of the FPC (10).

Abstract: A connector for ribbon-to-wire conductors includes a clip for holding a ribbon conductor and a housing for retaining a series of wire conductors. To connect the system, a ribbon conductor containing exposed conductors on one surface of its free end is extended over the free end of an upper segment of the clip which is then inserted into the opening of the housing until a shoulder on the base of the clip engages the back wall of the housing locking the clip containing the ribbon conductor to the housing. In another embodiment of the electrical connecting system, a housing and a retainer snap together to sandwich exposed electrical contacts of two ribbon conductors and/or electrical surface contacts of a flexible or rigid circuit board. To connect the system, the ribbon conductors are placed over opposite ends of the circuit board to engage contacts thereon and the retainer is snapped to the housing.

Abstract: Connector housings (11, 12) to be mounted on a printed circuit board (100) have a plurality of rows of contacts (13, 14) extending from wall surfaces of the housing (11, 12). These contacts (13, 14) are soldered to conductive pads (23) of a flexible circuit (20). The flexible circuit (20), bent in a generally U-shaped, about an insertion portion (31) of a metallic guide portion (30) which is to be inserted between rows of contacts (50) of a mating connector (40) for interconnection therebetween. The guide member (30) preferably engages a ground conductor (176) on the reverse surface of the flexible substrate and includes extending portions (142) to groundingly engage conductive member (43, 124) positioned at both ends of the housing. In an alternate embodiment strengthening plates may be adhered to the flexible circuit between the opposed arrays of conductive pads and ground contact pads.

Abstract: A connector is provided for electrically interconnecting the conductors of a flat flexible circuit to the conductors of a complementary mating connecting device. The connector includes a carrier on which the flexible circuit is positioned with the conductors of the circuit facing away from the carrier. A housing has an opening for receiving the carrier. The carrier is slidably mounted into the opening in the housing to a preliminary loading position for receiving the mating connecting device between the carrier and the housing. The carrier is pivotable from the preliminary loading position to a final connecting position whereat the conductors of the flat circuit are biased against the conductors on the mating connecting device.

Abstract: A surface mountable flexible interconnect (100) for connecting two electronic subassemblies is constructed from a flexible film substrate (110). Conductive metal runners (120) run along the bottom surface (114) of the substrate and connect an array of solder pads (122), each having an attached solder bump (123), to a second terminal portion (124) located at the second end of the substrate. A rigid sheet of printed circuit board material (130), attached to the top surface of the substrate using a strong adhesive (142), lies directly above the array of solder pads and acts as stress relief mechanism. A slightly tacky temporary adhesive (140) is used to attach the second end of the substrate to the topside (132) of the rigid sheet.

Abstract: Flat cable connector 10 having numerous flat-plate-form contacts 30 in an insulating housing 20. Each contact 30 has a first arm 33 and a second arm 34coextending forwardly from a base part 31 so that the two arms are substantially parallel to each other. A contact point 35 is formed proximate the free end of the first arm 33, and an engaging projection is formed on the free end of the second arm 34 that protrudes beyond the front surface 23 of the insulating housing 20 The end portion of the flat cable 50 inserted between the arms 33 and 34is pressed by pushing the tongue part 42 of the slider 40inward so that a contact pressure is applied between the contact points 35 and the conductors of the flat cable 50Furthermore, the slider 40 is fastened to the insulating housing 20 via the contacts 30 by the latching engagement of an engaging recess 47 with the engaging projections 36.

Abstract: A flat cable connection terminal giving stable connection terminal giving stable connection with a conductor (2) in a flat cable (1). The connection terminal (30) has a fork (31). The fork (31) has flat prongs (34) of a thickness equal to or somewhat smaller than the width of the conductor (2) and thick portions (32) projecting partially out from the flat prongs and of a thickness for fitting in the groove (14) of the terminal holder. The thick portions (32) are disposed to closely fit between partitions (12) to laterally stabilize the connections. The prongs (34) are formed thinner toward the frontmost ends. Further, the frontmost ends (33) of the prongs (34) facing each other across the (c) comprising the fork (31) have inclinations (33a) at the sides facing each other across the slot (c) so as to facilitate insertion over the bent back conductor (2).

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a flexible printed circuit with a printed circuit board comprises a plug connector and a socket connector. The plug connector includes a plug housing having an end portion of the flexible printed circuit fastened thereon. The socket connector includes a socket housing which defines a cavity open through a top of the socket housing and dimensioned to receive the plug connector therein. A flexible film which carries a plurality of conductors is wrapped around an elastomer, and the elastomer is disposed in the cavity with the conductors arrayed for mating engagement with respective circuit paths on the flexible printed circuit. The flexible film is fastened to a bridge part of the socket housing adjacent to the cavity.

Abstract: A flat cable connector housing includes a plurality of terminal receptacles into which terminals are to be inserted, and a cable insertion chamber communicated with the terminal receptacles. A forward end of a flat cable is connected and fixed to a lock member so that the flat cable is inserted together with the lock member into the cable insertion chamber. Accordingly, lock projections formed on the lock member engage with lock grooves in the connector housing so that the flat cable together with the lock member is prevented from slipping out of the connector housing.

Abstract: An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferential surface of the conductive polymer bands, accept metal contacts attached to electrical leads to make a secure and durable, mechanical and electrical connection between the conductive polymer bands and the leads. The leads are coupled to a controller and carry electrical current to and from the metal contacts which then distribute the current to the conductive polymer bands to cause a contraction of the vaginal muscles responsible for controlling urinary incontinence in women.

Abstract: An intermeshable electrical connector comprises a flexible electrically conductive member having electrically conductive elements along an outer surface for forming electrical connections with a rigid member having electrically conductive elements along an outer surface, these elements being correspondingly configured to the elements on the flexible member. The rigid member may be intermeshed with the flexible member at a desired location in a releasable engagement, forming the electrical connections, while allowing for subsequent release and reconnection without stripping, damaging or penetrating the electrically conductive elements of the flexible member.

Abstract: A blind assembly electrical connective arrangement is provided for mating an electrical component with a first structure to a flexible circuit, the flexible circuit being positioned adjacent a second structure, the second structure having first and second surfaces penetrated by an aperture, the arrangement including a male slider, the slider having a platform projecting in a first direction, the platform providing a presentation surface for the flexible circuit, the slider also having at least one set of fingers juxtaposing the second structure, at least one of the fingers being compliant, and the male slider also having an alignment post; and a female housing connected with the electrical component, the female housing having a cavity to receive the platform in the alignment post of the male slider, the female housing having at least one terminal biased for contact with the flexible circuit and wherein movement of the electrical component in a second direction opposite the first direction toward the second st

Abstract: An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferential surface of the conductive polymer bands, accept metal contacts attached to electrical leads to make a secure and durable, mechanical and electrical connection between the conductive polymer bands and the leads. The leads are coupled to a controller and carry electrical current to and from the metal contacts which then distribute the current to the conductive polymer bands to cause a contraction of the vaginal muscles responsible for controlling urinary incontinence in women.

Abstract: A low insertion force, low profile electrical connector employs the folded end of a planar flexible circuit as the electrical connector plug which is plugged into an electrical connector receptacle having a printed circuit board and printed circuit traces as a part of the electrical connector receptacle. Contact pads connected with flexible circuit traces on the electrical connector plug engage contacts connected to the printed circuit traces in the electrical connector receptacle.

Abstract: A connector structure is provided wherein a generally sheet-like cable has a plurality of conductors disposed parallel to one another at predetermined intervals and is insulatively covered, and an end portion of the cable is inserted into an opening formed in a connector housing, so that the conductors are respectively pressed against and connected to a plurality of resilient connection terminals received in the housing. The structure includes a holder which is sandwiched by the pre-bent end portion of the cable, and having slits corresponding to gaps between the conductors; and a holder guide which is connected to the holder in such a manner that the holder and the cable pass through the holder guide. The holder and the holder guide are fitted into the housing, and the connector housing has partition walls engaging in the gaps and the slits.

Abstract: A signal conditioning insert device that is particularly suited for use as a small computer system interface (SCSI) terminator. The device is in the form of an elongated U-shaped member that is capable of being sandwiched between two electrical connectors. The substrate has a series of contact strips thereon which engage the contact fingers of the connectors. Conductive traces on the substrate connect the contact strips to components forming a desired signal condition function such as a SCSI terminator circuit.

Abstract: An incontinence electrode for controlling urinary incontinence in women is made of alternating bands of conductive and non-conductive polymers molded to form a tubular body. Electrical receptacles, formed in the molding process at the interior circumferential surface of the conductive polymer bands, accept metal contacts attached to electrical leads to make a secure and durable, mechanical and electrical connection between the conductive polymer bands and the leads. The leads are coupled to a controller and carry electrical current to and from the metal contacts which then distribute the current to the conductive polymer bands to cause a contraction of the vaginal muscles responsive for controlling urinary incontinence in women.

Abstract: A film circuit connector in which respective conductive tracks in film contact areas on front, mating faces are pressed together into electrical connection between side walls of a metal channel-section receptacle spring and a compressible elastomeric plug spring which engage respective rear faces of the films, the compressible plug spring providing a counter-force to the receptacle spring force, accommodating any variations in receptacle spring force arising longitudinally thereof, ensuring constant contact force between all tracks. Tabs for anchoring and grounding the receptacle spring to the circuit board are struck out and bent down from opposite walls of the receptacle spring, enabling electrical shielding of contact areas. Linking portions of conductive tracks connecting the mating contact portions on the front face of the film to board connecting portions, are formed on the rear face of the film for electrical and mechanical protection and may be insulated on all sides.

Abstract: An electrical connector serves to connect first and second opposed flex circuits. A female member supports a second of the flex circuits formed with a plurality of raised contact features. A male member supports a first of the flex circuits formed with a plurality of contact pads. A resilient pad received in a cavity in the surface of the female member underlies the second flex circuit and biases the raised contact features away from the female member. The male member is movable in a forward direction from a first position whereat the contact feature and the contact pad are disengaged through a second position whereat the contact feature and the contact pad are initially engaged at a first location to a third position compressing the resilient pad toward said female member.

Abstract: A flexible film-type modular connector comprising a fixed block and a movable wedge-shaped block which is received within a V-shaped opening formed in the fixed block. The oblique angle at which contact is made between the fixed and movable blocks provides relative contact wipe and consistently reliable registration between the blocks while maintaining high contact normal force with low applied forces (i.e. zero insertion force). The oblique angle can be individually tailored to meet particular requirements as the connector is capable of connecting a variety of different components including cables, Printed Circuit Boards, Printed Circuit Cards, and other substrates.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coupling the wires of a plurality of multiconductor flat cables with another electrical connector comprising, in combination a pluarlity of electrically insulating blocks; a plurality of signal contacts extending through each block, the signal contacts of each block adapted to receive the wires of one associated multiconductor flat cable; and a housing for supporting the plurality of blocks in a fixed position with respect to each other, the housing having means to releasably couple with another electrical connector. Also disclosed is the method of fabricating the electrical connector.

Abstract: Male electrical contact member for connection to a complementary electrical connector shell, which includes a connector shell which is shaped to receive an insulative material block having a heel-piece and at least one projection. The heel-piece includes at least one passage for a folded conductor fixed to the projection. The connector shell further includes elements for locking the heel-piece into the housing and at least one aperture through which the projection covered with the conductor may pass.

Abstract: A high density and multiple insertion connector that minimizes the amount of friction created by coupling and uncoupling of the connector wherein a generally hourglass-shaped insertion member isolates sliding contact between the components to surfaces of low frictional resistance material during the majority of the insertion and removal movements while providing wiping and high contact forces between electrical contacts.

Abstract: A flexible circuit connector is presented which is used to electrically and mechanically connect a flexible circuit to a circuit board or other electronic device. The connector also functions to wipe off any residue or debris on the electrical contacts before final connection. The connector is comprised of a male plug and a female adapter. The male plug comprises two interlocking pieces including a block and a cover. These two pieces allow for easy assembly and disassembly of the plug in conjunction with a flexible circuit. The female adapter comprises a hood which may be fastened directly to a circuit board. Alternatively, the hood may be fastened to a base plate which has gold plated contacts and conductive pins which pass through and which are soldered to the circuit board.

Abstract: A high-density connector arrangement for flat multiconductor cables has a support housing, and flat cable support members held by the support housing. The cable supports may be organized in banks for increasing density of conductors, and are preferably releasably secured to the support housing. Contact between conductors on mating cable supports of two connectors is enhanced by providing resiliency of engagement, by causing the cable to arc outward or partially splitting the supports or providing a resilient layer arranged between the cable tape and its support.

Abstract: A flexible circuit (1) provided with at least one connector for connecting an electrical component (25) to corresponding conductors of the flexible circuit. The connector consists of two parallel contact strips (5) from insulating flexible material, which are attached to the flexible circuit. The surfaces of the contact strips (5) facing each other have contact surfaces (6, 7) which are electrically connected to the corresponding conductors (3, 2) of the flexible circuit (1). The connector further consists of a positioning block (15) from insulating material, which is provided with holes into which the connecting pins (21, 22) of the electrical component (25) can be inserted. Grooves (16, 17) in which the contact strips lie are provided in the side faces, adjacent to the holes, of the positioning block and have a depth which is greater than the minimum distance between the wall of a hole and the adjacent side face of the positioning block.

Abstract: A connector adapted to couple stripped electrically conductive wires of a flat cable with the traces of a printed circuit board through a mating connector upstanding from the printed circuit board. The connector comprises a housing formed with a longitudinal central slot adapted to receive an electrically conductive ground bus. The upper end of the bus is adapted to retain stripped ground wires of the flat cable by crimping and soldering. The lower end of the bus is adapted to be received within the mating connector. A plurality of parallel apertures are formed in the housing on opposite sides of the bus to receive signal contact, the upper ends of which are adapted to retain stripped signal wires of the flat cable by soldering. The lower ends of the signal contacts are adapted to be received within the mating connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connecting device in which the cable is made from a flexible wiring substrate, bent into a U-shaped configuration at a prescribed location, and inserted into the space between the connector terminals. Because of this construction each spacing of terminals contained in each of the respective rows of terminal groups becomes very narrow, and the cable and connector can be reliably joined an electrically connected at the terminal.

Abstract: A flexible circuit having termination features incorporated as an integral part thereof and a method of making the same is presented. In accordance with the manufacturing process of the present invention, the end portion of a flexible circuit of standard construction (i.e., conductive traces sandwiched between a flexible base substrate and a flexible cover film) is folded back on itself, frequently with a spacer captured in the fold, and adhesively laminated together. This laminated assembly has a thickness equal to that required for formation of reliable connector pins. Next, a small section of this folded end portion has at least the outer non-conductive cover film removed, preferably by laser techniques, to expose a plurality of connector pins or fingers. The connector fingers will have the desired thickness, width and shape to allow for direct insertion into a mating component (i.e., through-holes on a rigid or flexible circuit board; or into a receptacle such as a female connector).

Abstract: A cable for use in ultra-low impedance electrical interconnections and a connector for optional use therewith. A two-conductor version of the cable is formed, for example, by the steps of, disposing an elongated first strip of electrical conductor on an elongated first strip of electrical insulator; disposing an elongated second strip of electrical insulator on the first strip of electrical conductor; disposing an elongated second strip of electrical conductor on the second strip of electrical insulator; and, winding the strips in combination from one side to the other to form the cable as a spiral in cross section. The electrical conductors can comprise elongated rectangular sheets of metal foil or, alternatively to provide a cable of increased flexibility, a plurality of wires disposed side-by-side along the length of the associated strip of electrical insulator.

Abstract: A two-piece solderless connector is disclosed herein having a first member formed with a cavity supporting a leaf spring over which a strip of plastic backed electrical conductors are carried so that the strip is folded over upon itself to define a contact closure between opposing surfaces of electrical conductors. Opposite ends of the conductors within the cavity terminate at an elongated opening constituting an entrance leading into the cavity for insertably receiving similar electrical conductors projecting from a second member of the connector. Resilient biasing members urge the conductors together. The connector conductors of both the first and second members provide an integral part of a flex circuit and the electrical conductors of each member are integral with separate and individual circuit conductors included in the over-all flex circuit.

Abstract: A flexible circuit interconnect system and method for providing direct electrical contact between a flexible circuit and a printed circuit board or an additional flex circuit is disclosed. In one embodiment, elastomeric material is located between the flex circuit and a rigid support to provide an interconnection receptacle for electrical contact with a printed circuit board. In another embodiment, one flex circuit surrounds a formed elastomeric wedge and a second flex circuit is rigidly supported with an opening corresponding to the wedge. Compression of elastomeric material maintains direct contact between the connecting pads of the circuit members.

Abstract: A flat multiconductor jumper cable comprises a plurality of elongate substantially parallel and transversely spaced conductors surrounded by a casing of insulation. At one or both ends of the jumper cable, exposed portions of the conductors are formed in a curved clipped portion for solder connection to an integrated circuit substrate. The conductors are preferably formed of a soft non-resilient material such as copper and the clip portion is provided to have a substantially circular cross-section. The clip portion, formed in a generally U-shaped configuration defines a pocket for receipt therein of the edge of a substrate having conductive pads on opposing surfaces. Upon soldering the clip portion to the conductive pads, solder fillets are formed in such a manner as to provide an enhanced electrical and mechanical joint.

Abstract: A solderless connector technique and apparatus is presented for establishing electrical contact between a flexible circuit and another circuit device utilizing relative motion therebetween to wipe away or remove any debris or other foreign matter present on the terminals which could adversely effect electrical contact. In a first embodiment of the present invention, relative motion between the respective circuit devices is provided by male and female housings having a camming device incorporated therein. This camming device will effectively wipe away any foreign matter or debris located on the respective terminal devices. In another embodiment of the present invention, mechanical springs are used to provide lateral motion to the circuit devices thereby wiping away any dirt, dust or debris. Preferably, a means for prewiping i.e., a cleaning pad, is provided to the present invention to facilitate removal of debris.

Abstract: A connection for flexible circuits permits one or more flexible circuits such as flat flexible cables to be connected to a standard and widely used electrical connector such as a printed circuit board edge connector. The connection includes a substantially rigid flexible circuit structure having a carrier of flat planar configuration with opposed surfaces. A flexible circuit is adhesively bonded to at least one surface with conductive traces of the circuit exposed. Electrical connections are made to the traces by inserting the carrier with attached flexible circuit into a connector having a housing supporting a plurality of terminals with contact portions in a linear array engageable with the exposed conductive traces of the flexible circuit.