ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH ACTIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

摘要

An electrical connector (10, 74) is provided having active electronic components with multiple mechanical and electrical configurations. The connector may comprise a base portion (12, 68) having associated pin contacts (14, 70) and a non-rigid electronic circuit (20, 52) attached thereto. The contact pins may be inserted into a rear of the base portion. The non-rigid electronic circuit may be secured to the pins and the base portion. Electrical wires may be terminated directly to the rear of the base portion mating with the contact pins. Alternatively, electrical wires may be attached to the non-rigid electronic circuitry in prescribed areas.