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Ribbon Jumper Cables

Ribbon jumper cables are cables consisting of multiple conductors/wires which are laid flat and stranded together. They are easily identified by the flat shape, consisting of two or more insulated wires connected together with an overall flexible but strong cover. Ribbon jumper cables are both flexible and durable, while offering an excellent amount of protection from electromagnetic interference. The cables are usually insulated in a PVC jacket or nylon to protect against water, fungus, oil, chemicals and abrasion.

0150201012 application field and working principle

The application field for ribbon jumper cables has been expanding over the past several years in the electronics and automotive industries. The high flexibility and high level of redundancy of multiple strands makes it the ideal choice for incorporation assembly wiring, airborne wiring and other applications requiring extra flexibility. Ribbon jumper cables can also be used for routing signals from multiple sources, such as in a linear rail system. They are also valuable for wiring tight spaces, such as those found in high-density electronics components such as motherboards and power supplies.

The working principle of a ribbon jumper cable is as follows; when current flows from one conductor into another, the voltage across the terminals of the ribbon increases, creating a higher voltage than the one at the beginning of the ribbon. This voltage then continues to increase with the addition of more conductors. Thus, the greater the number of conductors, the higher the number of voltage possibilities. Additionally, the thickness of the conductor does not affect the voltage, so thinner gauges are used for high conductance.

Ribbon jumper cables are also very durable, and offer a higher degree of protection from shocks or vibrations than other types of electrical wiring. They are typically insulated with a hard plastic cover for protection against abrasion, as well as a shield against electromagnetic interference. As a result, ribbon jumper cables are used in many applications, from automotive and aerospace to computers and industrial equipment.