Abstract: A method for defining geometries in a semiconductor wafer supported on a plate electrode in a processing chamber includes forming a reusable refractory coated laminar mask. The reusable refractory coated laminar mask is formed by defining the geometries in a laminar mask substrate, forming apertures through the laminar mask substrate, and forming a layer of refractory material over at least one surface of the laminar mask substrate. The reusable refractory coated laminar mask is positioned over the semiconductor wafer. Treating of the semiconductor wafer is performed through the apertures of the reusable refractory coated laminar mask. The treating may be plasma etching or ion etching.

Abstract: A method provides wiring associated with a flange of a fuel delivery module for use in a fuel tank of a vehicle. The method includes molding a plastic flange 12 of a fuel delivery module, with the flange defining an inside region 11 and an outside region 7. At least one terminal 20? is provided that is accessible from the outside region of the flange. An electrical connection 28 is established between the at least one terminal and a wire 16?. In one embodiment, plastic material 25 is molded directly over a) the connection 28, b) at least a portion 32 of the wire 16? and c) at least a portion 34 of the terminal 20? to seal the connection, the portion of the wire, and the portion of the terminal between the inside region and outside region of the flange. In another embodiment a pre-formed plastic body encapsulates the connection 28 and the body is placed in a flange mold and plastic material is over molded to encapsulate the portion of the terminal while molding the flange.

Abstract: A pedestal connector that incorporates one or more grouped element channel link transmission lines is seen to have a dielectric body and two opposing contact ends that are intended to contact opposing contacts or traces. The dielectric body has an S-shaped configuration such that the transmission lines supported thereon make at least one change in direction, thereby permitting the use of such connector to interconnect elements lying in two different planes. The transmission lines include slots that extend within the frame and which define opposing, conductive surfaces formed on the dielectric body which are separated by an intervening air gap.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing optical transceiver modules using lead frame connectors that connect optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards are disclosed. The lead frame connector includes an electrically insulating case having a first part separated from a second part and a plurality of conductors that are electrically isolated one from another by the electrically insulating case. Each of the plurality of conductors can form an electrical contact restrained in a fixed position with respect to the first part and a contact point extending from the second part. The electrical contact is aligned with and soldered to the leads that protrude from the back end of an optical sub-assembly. The contact points can then be connected to electrical pads on a PCB.

Abstract: An integrally multiple-molded part for electronic devices is provided capable of absorbing and relieving the internal stresses of a multiple-molded part, preventing the occurrence of clearances between the bonding side face of each electrical connection terminal and a resin, obtaining stable frictional force at the contact region between the bonding surface of the electrical connection terminal and an aluminum wire, obtaining the energy required for bonding, and achieving high bondability. The surface of the molded electrical connection terminal section formed as a primary-molded article becomes exposed after secondary molding, and a stress-absorbing structure is formed in the primary molding resin section of the primary-molded article that serves as a transmission path for stresses associated with the resin shrinkage occurring when the secondary molding resin is cured.

Abstract: An electrical connector, electrical connection assembly implementing at least one such electrical connector, and method of making such an electrical connector are disclosed. The method includes attaching a wire to a conductive component that includes at least one of a pin and a socket, positioning the conductive component into a supporting structure, and positioning a retaining component in relation to the supporting structure, where the retaining component serves to substantially prevent relative movement of the conductive component relative to the supporting structure. The method further includes overmolding at least portions of the supporting structure and the wire.

Abstract: A hermetic pressure connector which provides a pressure-tight, electrically conductive connection through a hole in a bulkhead. The connector includes a transverse support member having a high pressure side and an opposite low pressure side. A passage extends through the transverse support member between the opposite sides. A conductor pin having an axial portion extends through the passage. An insulating sleeve surrounds at least the axial portion of the conductor pin, thereby electrically insulating the transverse support member from the conductor pin. A molded connected body surrounds at least a central portion of the conductor pin at least at one of the high and low pressure sides to thereby mechanically support the conductor pin in the passage. The molded connector body is directly sealingly engaged with the conductor pin, the insulating sleeve and the transverse support member.

Abstract: A hydraulic switch body (1) has a metal plate (10) and a resin main portion (20) molded on a first surface (13) of the metal plate (10). A hydraulic switch (2) and busbar circuits (30) are mounted in recesses (21) of the main portion (20). Grooves (22) connect the recesses (21) and the outer peripheral edge of the main portion (20) to release a tensile stress created at the outer surface (14) of the main portion (20) due to a difference between shrinkage ratios of resin and metal during the resin molding to prevent the hydraulic switch body (1) from warping. The lengths of the grooves (22) are shortened by using the recess portions (21). Therefore, the grooves (22) are less likely to hinder the arrangement of other structural parts.

Abstract: A pressure transducer for clean environments is disclosed. The pressure transducer includes a process coupler, a sensor module, a shield and electronics. The process coupler is configured to couple to a source of process media at a process inlet. The sensor module is coupled to the process coupler and has a pressure sensor therein. The pressure sensor has an electrical characteristic that varies in response to pressure within the sensor module. The shield is disposed adjacent to the process coupler and configured to obstruct substantially all lines of sight between the process inlet and the pressure sensor. Electronics within the transducer are coupled to the pressure sensor to measure the electrical characteristic and provide an indication thereof. A method of sensing a pressure in a clean environment is also provided.

Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.

Abstract: An optical transceiver module having a plurality of optical subassemblies and a printed circuit board is disclosed. The transceiver module includes lead frame connectors for connecting the optical subassemblies to the printed circuit board. The lead frame connectors include a stamped and bent conductive lead structure that is encased in an insert injection molded plastic casing. The plastic casing provides electrical insulation for the conductors in the lead frame as well as mechanical support for the finished component. The lead frame connectors connect to the leads associated with the optical subassemblies and are surface mounted onto the printed circuit board to establish connectivity between the optical subassembly and the printed circuit board. The lead frame assemblies are generally more reliable and less expensive than using flexible printed circuit board structures to establish electrical connectivity between optical subassemblies and transceiver printed circuit boards.

Abstract: A current supply point for a power and control unit of a battery-operated industrial truck wherein the power and control unit has a printed-circuit board inside a casing, the current supply point has a first component connectable to the printed-circuit board and a pin-shaped second component led out of the casing in an insulation which is adapted to be brought into electric contact with the first component, and wherein a portion of the second component that is located outside the casing has means for connection to a conductor, wherein the first component has a first portion connectable to the printed-circuit board, a second portion having a male thread, and a third portion including an annular first contact surface, the second component has an axial bore with a female thread within a first end portion that is adapted to be screwed onto the male thread of the first component so as to cause the first contact surface to abut against an annular second contact surface of the second component.

Abstract: A connector includes an electrically conductive plug provided with a retaining hole, and an insulating housing that has a retaining member shaped in a cantilever beam. The retaining member has a retaining claw portion. The retaining claw portion has a projecting portion formed at a proximal end side of the retaining member. The projecting portion is crashed by an edge portion of the retaining hole when the retaining claw portion is engaged with the retaining hole.

Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting to a mating connector has a circuit board, a cable, and a support member. The circuit board has a front portion, a mid portion, and a rear portion. The front portion has a plurality of conductive pads for electrically contacting electrical portions of the mating connector. The rear portion has a plurality of soldering pads. The cable has a plurality of wires. The wires are soldered onto the soldering pads. The mid portion and the rear portion of the circuit board are embedded into the support member via a manner of insert-molding. As a result, the circuit board will not loosen from the support member, and the connection between the soldering pads of the circuit board and the wires of the cable is reliable.

Abstract: A card connector includes an insulating housing (1), a number of contacts (4) and a holding plate (8?, 8). The insulating housing (1) defines a card receiving space (130) with a card inserting opening along a card inserting direction. The contacts (4) include bended contacting portions cantilevered exposed in the card receiving space (130) and soldering portions retained on the insulating housing. The holding plate (8?, 8) is assembled to the insulating housing and formed with a receiving portion, free ends of the contacting portions of the contacts (4) are received in the receiving portion of the holding plate to avoid colliding with a card directly.

Abstract: A method provides wiring associated with a flange of a fuel delivery module for use in a fuel tank of a vehicle. The method includes molding a plastic flange 12 of a fuel delivery module, with the flange defining an inside region 11 and an outside region 7. At least one terminal 20? is provided that is accessible from the outside region of the flange. An electrical connection 28 is established between the at least one terminal and a wire 16?. In one embodiment, plastic material 25 is molded directly over a) the connection 28, b) at least a portion 32 of the wire 16? and c) at least a portion 34 of the terminal 20? to seal the connection, the portion of the wire, and the portion of the terminal between the inside region and outside region of the flange. In another embodiment a pre-formed plastic body encapsulates the connection 28 and the body is placed in a flange mold and plastic material is over molded to encapsulate the portion of the terminal while molding the flange.

Abstract: A method of making a micro coaxial connector comprises the steps of: providing a number of terminals (20), assembling the terminals to an insulative first housing (10) to achieve a semi finished connector (100?), and molding the semi finished connector to a finished connector (100) with additional melt plastic. The melt plastic is formed into a second housing (13) and the terminals are retained by the first and second housings.

Abstract: The busbar molded article 10 includes: a busbar 12 formed by being stamped out from an electrically conductive substrate; a plurality of terminal parts 17 lined up on the busbar; and a resin band 25 for alignment-correction formed on the side of an end of a plurality of the terminal parts 17, wherein each terminal part 17 is provided with: a first bent part 21 bent by a small bend angle ?1; and a second bent part 22 bent by a large bend angle ?2 by stamping with a pressing machine, the second bent part 22 being formed nearer to the side of a base of each terminal part 17 than the first bent part 21 being formed, so that the resin band 25 is offset to a mold 45 that moves up and down of the pressing machine.

Abstract: A detecting device includes a housing, a detecting unit mounted to the housing, and a terminal insert-molded to the housing. One end of the terminal is electrically connected with the detecting unit, and the other end of the terminal has a rising portion and is led out of the housing. The housing has a gate side and a columnar terminal lead-out portion. The gate side is disposed in correspondence with a gate into which a resinous material is injected during injection molding. The terminal lead-out portion covers a base of the rising portion of the terminal. The terminal has a protrusion at the base of the rising portion. The protrusion protrudes up to a surface of the terminal lead-out portion in a direction that is substantially parallel to a direction perpendicular to the gate side.

Abstract: A connector having a cylindrical hollow body having a first, closed end and a second, open end. A first external thread extends from the first end toward the second end and a second external thread extends from the second end toward the first end. Additionally, a contact element extends concentrically from the closed first end of the hollow body.

Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.

Abstract: In insert-molding a wiring board, at either one of a surrounding of a holding hole of the wiring board provided at a first plastic part and a second plastic part opposed thereto, a hole side projected portion capable of being brought into contact with a bonding face of other thereof is provided, and the surrounding of the holding hole in the first plastic part and the second plastic part are bonded to each other by melting the hole side projected portion by applying ultrasonic wave to bonding portions of the two plastic parts.

Abstract: A connection system is provided for facilitating a downhole electrical reservoir monitoring and/or control system operated by a surface system. The connector system includes a set of fuses and a fuse blowing circuit for isolating a short circuit event and restoring functionality to the remaining components of the downhole system.

Abstract: An optical transceiver module having a plurality of optical subassemblies and a printed circuit board is disclosed. The transceiver module includes lead frame connectors for connecting the optical subassemblies to the printed circuit board. The lead frame connectors include a stamped and bent conductive lead structure that is encased in an insert injection molded plastic casing. The plastic casing provides electrical insulation for the conductors in the lead frame as well as mechanical support for the finished component. The lead frame connectors connect to the leads associated with the optical subassemblies and are surface mounted onto the printed circuit board to establish connectivity between the optical subassembly and the printed circuit board. The lead frame assemblies are generally more reliable and less expensive than using flexible printed circuit board structures to establish electrical connectivity between optical subassemblies and transceiver printed circuit boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing and a number of contacts. One side of the dielectric housing defines a number of passageways for receiving the contacts. The contact includes a retention portion to secure the contact in the dielectric housing. The retention portion defines at least one through hole in the center. The housing is stamped and a corresponding number of projecting portions are extruded into the through holes after the contacts are inserted into the housing, thereby securing the contacts in the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector and a method for producing the same are described. The electrical connector has an insulative housing and a plurality of metallic wires. The insulative housing has a plurality of slots formed therein, and the slots are defined with a width less than that of the metallic wire. The metallic wires are set into the slots and further are folded. Each of the metallic wires has a contact portion protruding out of a surface of the insulative housing for electrically connecting the electrical component.

Abstract: A socket and a method for forming the same are provided. The socket includes a main body, at least a terminal mounted on the main body, wherein the terminal includes a central pillar having a first end and a second end, a first ring mounted on the central pillar and having a first surface and a second surface, and a second ring mounted on the central pillar and having a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the second surface and the third surface are adjacent to each other and have a distance therebetween, and at least a conducting piece having an opening mounted thereon for being sleeved on the second end of the central pillar and directly and electrically connected with the second ring.

Abstract: Lead frame connectors for connecting optical sub-assemblies to printed circuit boards in optical transceiver modules. The lead frame connectors include a stamped and bent conductive lead structure that is encased in an insert injection molded plastic casing. The plastic casing provides electrical insulation for the conductors in the lead frame as well as mechanical support for the finished component. The lead frame connectors connect to the leads associated with the optical sub-assemblies and are surface mounted onto the printed circuit board to establish connectivity between the optical sub-assembly and the printed circuit board. The lead frame assemblies are generally more reliable and less expensive than using flexible printed circuit board structures to establish electrical connectivity between optical sub-assemblies and transceiver printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The present invention includes a plurality of lead terminals made of a conductive material having spring elasticity; and insulative housing that buries a part of the region of lead terminal and fixedly retains a plurality of lead terminals in an arrangement having been set in advance. Lead terminal is composed of a buried part that is a part of lead terminal buried in housing; bottom end joint that is extended from one end of the buried part, is exposed through bottom end surface of housing, and extracted in width direction of bottom end surface; and flexibly changing part that is exposed from another end of the buried part through one wall surface orthogonal to bottom end surface, and is extended along this wall surface to top end surface facing to bottom end surface, being spaced from wall surface and top end surface.

Abstract: A connector of the invention includes a housing including a terminal fitting, which is made by resin molding; and a ring-like seal member made of rubber, which bonded by molding around a circumference of the terminal fitting so that sealing is steadily performed between the terminal fitting and the housing. It is not necessary to adjust an amount of sealing material applied to the terminal fitting in case that the sealing material is applied to the terminal fitting.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power cord having an insertion plug at one end of a cord, and its manufacturing method, more particularly to a power cord and its manufacturing method high in reliability in tracking resistance, free from deviation of blade interval in forming process or plugging and unplugging operation, and excellent in heat resistance and tracking resistance: more specifically, the power cord is composed by connecting blades to plural conductors exposed at the end of cord, holding these blades at a specified interval spacing, and covering the base side and leading end side of cord with synthetic resin to form a plug, characterized by inserting the base of blades or from the base to the leading end of cord at a specified spacing distance, and ejecting and forming a core by hard thermoplastic resin such as polyamide, polybutadiene, or polypropylene, and inserting the core, and ejecting and forming a plug by a soft thermoplastic resin.

Abstract: A connecting pole for an accumulator having a pole sleeve (1) which can be inserted in a sealed manner into a plastic housing part (8) of an accumulator housing and makes electrical contact with a cell connector (2), and having connecting elements for electrical connection of the pole sleeve (1) to an electrical conductor (3), with the electrical connection being secured by means of a mechanical lock against becoming loose. For this purpose, a contact-making element (5; 9) is provided on the pole sleeve (1) and is firmly connected to it, and on which a locking element (6; 10) can be placed with an interlock and/or a force fit in order to mechanically lock the electrical connection between the pole sleeve (1) and the electrical conductor (3).

Abstract: A connector housing (10) is molded using three molds (40, 50, 60). Mold parts (61a, 61b) pass from the exterior through a mold-removal hole (21) in a tube (14) of the housing and into a mold fitting space (41) in an interior mold (40). A beam (22) extends between two edges (21e) of the mold-removal hole (21) that are substantially normal to a removing direction of the first mold (40). Thus, the mold-removal hole (21) is divided into divided holes (21a, 21b) along a direction substantially normal to the removing direction of the first mold (40). Dimensions of the divided holes (21a, 21b) along the removing direction of the first mold (40) are small. Thus, an opening edge (41e) of the mold fitting space (41) of the first mold (40) is not likely to catch and damage the opening edge (21e) of the mold-removal hole (21).

Abstract: A connection terminal unit for an antenna, which is connected to a connection terminal of the antenna, comprises a connection cord which feeds power to the antenna and transmits a signal received by the antenna, a terminal portion having a first end attached to one end of the connection cord and a second end, and a mold member formed to cover the terminal portion and a part of the connection cord, and the mold member has a thin-plate bottom portion and a plurality of island-shaped portions molded integrally with the bottom portion and spaced at appropriate intervals, and the second end of the terminal portion is exposed from the bottom portion.

Abstract: An automatic switch includes a main body having connector ports provided thereon, more than one or two sets of cable-connected connectors directly extended from the main body, and a circuit board provided in the main body and electrically connected to the sets of cable-connected connectors via signal cables. The main body has an integral enclosure formed through multiple times of injection molding to include a circuit-protecting layer for enclosing the circuit board, an outer case enclosing the circuit-protecting layer, and an anti-slipping layer coating an outer surface of the outer case.

Abstract: A brush holder incorporates a terminal integral part, which has a coupling portion. The coupling portion couples the terminals with each other. The brush holder has a resin body and a plurality of terminals. The resin body has an opening. The terminals are embedded in the resin body. The terminals are coupled to each other by the coupling portion as an integral part before being embedded in the resin body. The coupling portion is exposed from the opening of the resin body. The terminals are separated from each other by cutting the coupling portion, which is exposed from the opening of the resin body. A coating member coats the opening of the resin body to insulate each terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector including an electrical contact and an overmolded housing. The electrical contact includes an electrically conductive substrate of an alloy material and at least one sealing coating on a first section of the substrate. The sealing coating includes chromium and/or zinc. The overmolded electrical connector housing is overmolded onto at least a portion of the first section on the sealing coating. The sealing coating prevents a passage from forming at a joint between the contact and the overmolded housing for preventing flow of vapor and/or liquid and/or other fluid through the joint.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for manufacturing an electrical connector comprising an insulative housing with a base side and an opposed side and lateral sides interposed between said base side and said opposed side and at least one conductive contact extending from the base side of the insulation in a first leg and then laterally adjacent the top side of the housing in a second leg. In this method there is provided a mold comprising a first die and an opposed second die all defining an interior cavity and an exterior area. A molding compound input port extends between the exterior area and the interior cavity and a contact receiving aperture extending through the first die from the exterior area to the interior cavity. The conductive contact is then positioned so that the first leg extends upwardly from the exterior area through the contact receiving aperture into the interior cavity. The first leg extends through said interior cavity, and the second leg extends laterally adjacent the opposed die.

Abstract: An arrangement which has a panel-like electrical/electronic module, such as a solar power module, and a connection unit which are electrically connected to one another. The module and the connection unit each have an essentially flat printed conductor structure with connecting sections. The printed conductor structures are situated in parallel planes. The connecting sections are rigid electrical conductor sections and are bent out from the planes of the printed conductor structures of the connection unit and the module. The connecting sections of the connection unit are situated corresponding to the arrangement of the connecting sections of the module so that for the connection unit connected to the module each connecting section of the module is electrically connected to a respective connecting section of the connection unit and these adjoin one another in one section situated in a different spatial position than that of the planes of the printed conductor structures.

Abstract: The invention concerns an input/output connector (10) comprising a first electrically insulating part (1), including at least a fixing element (2, 4) and at least a contact strip, and a second part (50) acting as housing, which partly covers the first part (1), the planar connecting surface (5) of the contact rib (7) being located substantially in the same plane as the lower surface (9) of the fixing element (2, 4), such that said plane defines the plane for fixing the connector. Said connector can further comprise a power contact. The method for making such a connector consists in metallizing the plastic material to form the contact strip on the first part.

Abstract: An electrical connector including an electrical contact and an overmolded housing. The electrical contact includes an electrically conductive substrate of an alloy material and at least one sealing coating on a first section of the substrate. The sealing coating includes chromium and/or zinc. The overmolded electrical connector housing is overmolded onto at least a portion of the first section on the sealing coating. The sealing coating prevents a passage from forming at a joint between the contact and the overmolded housing for preventing flow of vapor and/or liquid and/or other fluid through the joint.

Abstract: A terminal plate is formed with a wide portion and a narrow portion. The wide portion, to be insert-molded by a housing of a synthetic resin, is opened by an elongate blank hole having an inner peripheral surface parallel with a side shape thereof, thereby forming two divisional parts on the both sides thereof. The divisional part is given by a width s1 narrower than a width s2 of the narrow portion, wherein the total width (s1×2) of the two divisional parts is made equal to the width s2 of the narrow portion. Grooves can be formed on the main and back surfaces of the divisional parts.

Abstract: A connector includes: a terminal fitting having a bent portion; and an outer covering configured to cover a part of the terminal fitting, the part including the bent portion. The outer covering includes: an outer covering body made of resin; and a reinforcement member disposed at a position where restricting a deformation of the terminal fitting caused by an injection pressure acting thereon in molding the outer covering body.

Abstract: Several embodiments of a hermetic terminal assembly are disclosed and an associated method. The terminal assembly includes a metallic body that has body a bottom portion. The bottom portion includes an interior surface, an exterior surface and at least one opening. The terminal assembly also includes a current-conducting pin extending longitudinally through the opening, and a prefabricated dielectric retainer receiving the pin and covering at least a portion of the interior surface and surrounding at least a portion of the opening. The terminal assembly includes a dielectric epoxy bonding to the body, the retainer and the pin, and providing a seal between the pin and the opening in the bottom portion through which the pin is extending. In another embodiment, the prefabricated retainer may be omitted entirely.

Abstract: A cover for an insulated portion in an automotive room lamp has a base member made of synthetic resin. The base member includes at least one insulation cap integrally formed at the time when the insulation is molded and a bus bar attached to the base member. The bus bar has at least one bridge cut and bent up to separate the bus bar into a plus side section and a minus side section wherein at least one gap is defined therebetween. The at least one insulation cap in the base member is adapted to being brought into engagement with the gap to thereby prevent the plus side section and the minus side section from short-circuiting.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a support structure, with a molded plastic connector housing overmolded about an interface area between the support structure and the connector housing. A compliant layer is deposited between the support structure and the overmolded connector housing over the interface area to fill and seal the interface area when the molded plastic housing cures.

Abstract: A connector assembly of an electrophysiologial device. The connector assembly includes a substrate forming a tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end an electrical circuit formed on the substrate, such as etching or printing, where the substrate is optionally non-conductive. In another option, the connector assembly includes clad wires and/or flexible circuits within an insulated terminal structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an elongate insulative housing (10) and a number of contacts (2). The insulative housing has two side walls (12) and a slot (14) between the side walls. Each side wall defines an elongate cavity (11) and a number openings (15). The contacts are received in inner surfaces (141) of the side walls. The openings extend inwardly from outer surfaces of the side walls to the contacts.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a connection system for connecting weighing cells to a connection cable, wherein the connection system has a housing with at least one plug-in connector for connecting a connection cable and at least one further plug-in connector for connecting at least one weighing cell. A method for operational monitoring of weighing cells is also provided. Using the connection system according to the present invention significantly simplifies the installation of one or more weighing cells and simultaneously minimizes the susceptibility to error. The object of monitoring the operation and the installation of weighing cells is achieved in that at least the states voltage supply, loop current, polarity reversal, and cable break are indicated.

Abstract: An electrical connector for establishing electrical connection between a conductive portion of an LCD display and conductive elements of a printed circuit board comprises a substantially planar insulative connector housing and a plurality of electrical contacts supported thereby. Each contact includes a deflectable spring-like portion for resilient engagement with the LCD display and a tail portion for conductive engagement with the printed circuit board. Each contact further includes therebetween a mid-section secured to the insulative housing. The contacts are supported in the housing in laterally spaced disposition with respect to each other, and are adapted to provide sufficient normal forces to maintain sufficient mechanical and electrical connection between the connector and each of an LCD display and a printed circuit board. Contact free ends may be captured in a slot in the housing and the housing may include a flexible extent to provide increased contact pressure upon mating.