Flat Flex Ribbon jumper cables

Flat Flex Ribbon jumper cables are a cost-effective, modular solution for connections between bread-boards devices, or between boards and flat edge connectors. They are commonly used in prototype-level systems, and have been in use for decades.

0150200989 Application Field

These cables are primarily used in prototyping and engineering applications, generally with devices that operate in the 10 – 50 MHz range. The precise application fields range from medical instrumentation, automation, consumer electronics, to aerospace and defense. They are particularly popular for applications where space is at a premium.

0150200989 Working Principle

The 0150200989 Flat Flex Ribbon cables are constructed with a flat tin-zinc alloy conductor (pack of 50) embedded in a flexible PVC jacket for insulation. The conductor consists of up to 50 individual copper strands, the size of which is determined by the AWG (American Wire Gauge) rating. The AWG rating of the cable depends on the current requirements and impedance of the application.

The cable\'s insulation is important when connecting two electronic components. If there is a difference in potential between the two components, it can cause electrical arcing which can damage the components. By using an insulated cable like the 0150200989 Flat Flex Ribbon cables, this arcing is prevented.

Flex Ribbon cables also provide shielding against the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio-frequency interference (RFI). To provide this shielding, the individual insulated wires are surrounded by a foil or braid layer, which acts as a Faraday cage, preventing electrical interference from entering or leaving the cable. This helps to reduce the amount of noise in the signal, as well as protecting the integrity of the signal itself.