DE2120838

The connector is adapted to terminate a cord having a multiplicity of insulated conductors arranged in a spaced linear array. The connector comprises a pair of shaped dielectric members that when joined together include means for clamping the cord therebetween and a multiplicity of ducts for respectively accommodating the individual insulated conductors exposed by the removal of the insulating jacket from the end of the cord. One of the connector members includes a ledge adjacent to the forward end of the ducts against which the ends of the conductors are trimmed. A multiplicity of openings exposed to the exterior of the connector respectively communicate with the ducts, and an individual blade terminal is inserted in each opening. Each blade terminal includes barbs that lock it in place and tangs that pierce the insulation of and make electrical contact with the conductor in the associated duct. An edge of each terminal is exposed to the exterior of the connector and serves as the external contact surface.