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IDC connector having a terminator

US6109950A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 12, 1999
Grant dateAug 29, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6658
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An IDC connector having a terminator thereon comprises a dielectric housing having an array of terminals assembled within the housing. Each terminal includes an insulation displacement section extending beyond a mating face of the housing. A cover is assembled to the mating face for terminating a flat flexible cable to the insulation displacement sections. A terminator is electrically connected to a free end of the flat flexible cable. The terminator is assembled to the cover. A cap enclosing the terminator therein is assembled to the housing.

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