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Flat Flex, Ribbon Jumper Cables

0151680227 application field and working principle can be divided into two categories: flat flex cables and ribbon jumper cables. The flat flex cables are thin and flexible cables, usually with a width of 0.51mm or less, which allows more wire interconnections between the flexible cable and can be mated with standard devices. Ribbon cables are cables that typically come in a flat shape with multiple exposed wires, and can be separated by a thin plastic sheet.

Flat Flex Cables

Flat flex cables are an integral part of the manufacturing environment. The flexible cables provide several electrical and mechanical advantages, such as the ability to fit into narrow spaces, easy installation and low cost of manufacturing. Flux cables provide a combination of insulation, flexibility, and strength, and are often used in a number of applications including flexible circuit boards, medical equipment, robots, and telecommunications.

0151680227 application field typically includes medical, military/aerospace, and industrial markets. Working principle plays a big role in determining the performance, reliability, and compatiblity of flat flex cables. Pressure between two connecting surfaces, adhesive force, and dielectric strength all need to be considered in order to maximize performance.

The most important factor of flat flex cable working performance is the ratio between the flex tension and flexing strength. The flex tension should not exceed a certain limit. In addition, components including the inner conductor, insulation, and jacketing must also meet specified design requirements. The jacketing of flat flex cable is usually a polyurethane, fluoropolymer, or polyethylene dielectric material.

Ribbon Jumper Cables

Ribbon jumper cables are rigid, flat cables with multiple exposed wires, and are suitable for a range of electrical wiring applications. The individual wires are usually stranded and insulated, and then assembled into a pre-molded flat ribbon. The wires can be connected directly to a terminal, or the entire ribbon cable can be crimped or soldered. Ribbon cables provide a wider and more reliable connection range than flat flex cables, as they are designed to provide superior mechanical and electrical performance over a wide temperature range.

0151680227 application fields include office equipment, white goods, and medical equipment, and generally include applications that require low pitch, flat, and flexible cabling designs. Working principle differs from flat flex cables in that the multiple wires require a different type of assembly. This includes ribbon assembly, termination, and slip sheet processes, that ensure the wires stay in place when the cable is flexed.

Working principle requires that each wire in the cable has an insulation jacket, made of a dielectric material. The most common materials used are polyurethane, fluoropolymer, or polyethylene. The function of the insulation material is to provide an electrical barrier between the conductor and the cable, and to reduce crosstalk. In addition, the insulation material must also be abrasion and chemical resistant.