A connector (1) according to the present invention includes a housing (2) and terminal pins (3) mounted on the housing (2) for electrically connecting connection terminals (16) of a circuit board (15) to a conductor pattern of a flat cable (11). The housing (2) is bonded to the circuit board (15) by an adhesive for mechanical connection thereto. The housing (2) has a projection (5) which, together with the circuit board (15), forms a recess (17) for applying an adhesive thereto.