The Solid Self-Supporting ZEBRA^® connector utilizes a standard ZEBRA^® connector element supported by a soft, non-conductive silicone rubber on one or two sides. The silicone rubber creates a larger width that eliminates the need for a holder, and yet the force required for deflection is very low. The standard Solid Self-Supporting ZEBRA^® connector has a 0.020”/0.50mm wide ZEBRA^® connector element and is available in 8 different widths to accommodate LCD’s with a glass lip overhang of 0.050”/1.27 mm minimum.

The Self Supporting Sponge ZEBRA^® connector utilizes standard ZEBRA^® connector elements supported by a silicone sponge rubber on one or two sides. The silicone sponge creates a larger width that can eliminate the need for a holder, and yet the force required for deflection is very low. The standard Self Supporting Sponge ZEBRA^® connector is available in a host of widths to accommodate LCD’s with a glass lip overhang of 0.060”/1.5 mm minimum. The Self Supporting Sponge ZEBRA^® connector is used to connect LCD’s to printed circuit boards and eliminates bowing of the printed circuit board due to the low force required to make contact.