FPC Terminology
Regardless of whether you are holding an FPC vertically or horizontally, this document uses the same
terms for all four edges of the FPC (see
• Faceplate—Edge of the FPC that has slots into which you insert the PICs
• Connector edge—Edge opposite the faceplate; this edge has the connectors that attach to the
midplane
• Top edge—Edge at the top of the FPC when it is vertical
• Bottom edge—Edge at the bottom of the FPC when it is vertical
Figure 73: FPC Edges
Faceplate
1
—
2
Top edge
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Connector edge
3
—
4
Bottom edge
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