a communications connector with a flexible printed circuit board is provided . the flexible printed circuit board is electronically and mechanically connected to the plug interface contacts of the jack near the plug / jack interface , in order to provide effective crosstalk compensation . the flexible printed circuit board has fingers at one end allowing it to flex as individual plug interface contacts are depressed when a plug is installed into the jack . the flexible printed circuit board , or a flexible portion of a printed circuit board , is provided with elongated extensions for certain conductors to accommodate the connection of six - contact or eight - contact plugs to the connector .