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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2021
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2019
Brian Nelson Meek, Boise, ID (US);
Darrell Eugene Leber, Jr., Nampa, ID (US);
Brian Nelson Meek, Boise, ID (US);
Darrell Eugene Leber, Jr., Nampa, ID (US);
American Semiconductor, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
The described devices and methods facilitate optimal control of contact surfaces for Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) connectors, especially of a Zero-Insertion-Force (ZIF) format. Terminal alignment guides, in the form of edge supports added to the terminal base of the primary conductor of the described Self-Aligned Connector, prevent slippage from side to side as a ZIF connector applies force to press its receptacle pins against the terminals of the FFC, thereby reducing wear of the connections. Flared ends of the conductor tails prevent misalignment of multi-terminal connectors. End stops inserted within the FFC connector tails serve to control depth of insertion to facilitate impedance matching.