The price tag for ‘saving a buck’ may end up being a lot higher ... using a disgustingly cheap crimping tool that positively mauls the connector and/or wire.

Clamp a crimp connector in these with a wire inserted, squeeze the handles ... through it with a precision saw and polish the exposed end for examination, or perhaps study it as a metallurgist ...

Hirose has extended its FPC-to-board product offering to include a two-piece harsh environment connector that simplifies assembly while reducing the size and weight of end products. The compact ZK1 ...