A system and method for connecting flexible circuitry in a disk drive
system such as that used in computer systems. The system and method allow
a large number of traces to be connected in a small area by forming male
and female connector portions at an end of a mating pair of traces. the
male and female portions are formed using conventional flexible circuit
fabrication techniques, making possible very accurate control of very
small built-in type connectors. The connection can be uncoupled and
re-coupled, and added security of attachment can be achieved through the
use of ultra-sonic bonding and use of a mechanical clamp.