Zero insertion force (ZIF) electrical connector

Details Zero insertion force (ZIF) electrical connector Zero insertion force (ZIF) electrical connector

1995-07-06

1997-10-14

Vu, Hien

Electrical connectors

Coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move...

Having open slot for receiving preformed panel circuit...

439 62, 439636, H01R 1315

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056765592

ABSTRACT:
A zero insertion force electrical connector (60) having a housing (61) which includes a support block (62) reciprocably mounted therein. The housing (61) also includes a contact array (65) with a plurality of contact elements (66,67) extending therefrom for electrical engagement with circuit traces (63a,64a) on printed circuit boards (63,64). The contact array (65) includes a flexible etched circuit (76) thereon for signal transmission and impedance matching; and the contact elements (66,67) include arcuate sections (66a,66b,67a,67b) for ensuring compliancy, conformity, and contact wiping action at the electrical contact interfaces.

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