Circuit Connectors offer keying and active latching options.

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Single-row Clincher 2.54 mm pitch connectors offer polarization keys to assure proper connector orientation to corresponding shrouded headers, and active latching options to protect against accidental un-mating from shock or vibration. Applications include membrane switches, industrial equipment and instrumentation, automotive electronics, and displays.



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FCI Provides New Keying and Active Latching Options for 2.54mm Clincher Flexible Circuit Connectors


ETTERS, PA-- FCI, a leading supplier of flexible circuit connectors, now offers its single-row Clincher 2.54mm pitch connectors with options for keying and active latching. FCI's Clincher connectors have become the standard by which other flexible printed circuit connectors are measured and, with these new features, will fit even more applications than before. The addition of polarization keys assure proper connector orientation to corresponding shrouded headers and active latching options protect against accidental un-mating from shock or vibration making Clincher connectors ideal for white goods applications. The new Clincher with active latch and polarization keys has been narrowed to mate with all industry standard shrouded headers. Other applications include membrane switches, industrial equipment and instrumentation, automotive electronics, and displays.

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