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Flat Flex Cables

Flat flex cables (FFC) are highly reliable thin flexible printed circuit board connectors that offer a practical solution for many applications. FFCs are great for small, low-cost, low-profile applications that require reliability and flexibility. FFCs are constructed of a thin flexible film dielectric between two conductive flat conductive layers. The layers are separated by a narrow gap filled with conductive particles. FFCs have been used in a variety of applications including computer and communication equipment, medical instruments, thermal imaging cameras and radio and television receivers.

Ribbon Jumpers

Ribbon jumpers are a type of electrical cable that provide a connection between two or more circuits. Ribbon jumpers are used in multiple applications including consumer electronics, automotive, home automation, industrial automation and data communication. Ribbon jumpers are most often used to provide a continuous connection between two circuits without the need for soldering or crimping usually required with other types of cable. Ribbon jumpers can be constructed with multiple conductors in either flat or round forms. The flat version is more common and is used for short circuits and jumpering applications. The round version is usually used for power and communication applications that need extra flexibility. Ribbon jumpers provide a fast, reliable and economical way of joining circuits together.

Working Principle

FFCs and ribbon jumpers are both used to create connections between two or more circuits. FFCs are constructed of a dielectric material between two flexible conductive layers. The dielectric material and conductive layers are connected together by small conductive particles giving the cable its flexibility. Ribbon jumpers, on the other hand, are created from a flat or round conductor connected to a conductive material. The flat ribbon jumpers are commonly used for short-circuit connections while the round ribbon jumpers are used for power and communication applications. Both types of cables are used to reduce errors and minimize time and cost when creating electrical connections and can be used for a variety of purposes.

Application Field

FFCs and ribbon jumpers are used in a variety of applications. FFCs are especially useful in small, low-profile, low-cost applications that require reliability and flexibility. FFCs are commonly used in computer and communication equipment, medical instruments, thermal imaging cameras and radio and television receivers. Ribbon jumpers can be used to provide a continuous and reliable connection between circuits in a variety of applications including consumer electronics, automotive, home automation, industrial automation and data communication.