Electrical connector assembly

摘要

An electrical connector assembly (1) includes a receptacle connector (10), a clamping device (20) and a flexible printed circuit (FPC) (30) having an edge (301) with conductive elements (300) thereon. The receptacle connector includes an insulative housing (100) defining a central slot (104) in a top surface (101) thereof and terminal passageways (1041) communicating with the central slot receiving respective conductive terminals (110). The clamping device includes two clamping panels (200) and two connecting sections (210) downwardly extending from two ends of the clamping panels. The clamping device defines a space (214) between the clamping panels for receiving the edge of the FPC. The edge of the FPC and the connecting section of the clamping device are inserted into the central slot of the housing and the conductive elements contacting respective terminals. The clamping panels clamp the FPC and the connecting sections thereof engaging with the housing.