Patent ID: 9460757
Filing Date: 2016-10-04
CPC Classification: G11B,H01R,H05K

Claim Text:
1. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) comprising: a plurality of electrical connection pads for electrically connecting and bonding a component to said FPC, said electrical connection pads comprising a window portion and a connection portion; wherein said electrical connection pads are formed of copper constituent to a copper layer, and wherein said window portion comprises an area void of copper bounded by said connection portion on one side and by peripheral portions on each other side, and wherein said peripheral portions are substantially narrower than said connection portion; a cover layer positioned to cover at least a portion of said copper layer, said cover layer comprising a respective cutout over a portion of each said electrical connection pad; and wherein a portion of said peripheral portions extending from said connection portion are tucked under a portion of said cover layer adjacent said cutout.