Device select system for multi-device electronic system

A data storage system, comprising:

• a first array of transducers on a first substrate of a first module;
• a second array of transducers on a second substrate of a second module, the first and second modules each having a planar media bearing surface;
• a device select system in electrical communication with the first and second arrays,
• the device select system comprising:
• a first portion having an array of first electrical contacts;
• a second portion having an array of second electrical contacts, there being more second electrical contacts than first electrical contacts, the second electrical contacts being in electrical communication with the first and second arrays, each of the first electrical contacts being associated with at least two of the second electrical contacts;
• and
• a select mechanism for selectively placing each of the first electrical contacts in electrical communication with one of the second electrical contacts associated therewith;
• a flexible cable electrically coupled to the first portion of the device select system;
• a drive mechanism for passing a magnetic recording medium over the head;
• and
• a controller electrically coupled to the cable.