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Flat Flex Cables

Flat flex cables are popular for their ability to reduce noise, increase durability, and improve signal integrity. They are also well-suited to applications which require frequent movement or where the cable is subject to vibration or high temperatures. The cables are made up of highly flexible flat strands, so the cables can flex in multiple directions while still maintaining their integrity.

The flat strands also play a part in reducing noise as the vibrations are dissipated more efficiently while the flat cross-section increases contact area and reduces contact resistance. As anyone who’s dealt with audio cables will know, good shielding can go a long way towards reducing noise. The flat strands also reduce the total cable capacitance which keeps high frequencies from being attenuated.

Ribbon Cables

Ribbon cables, also known as multi-conductor cables, consist of flat and flexible conductors arranged side by side and insulated with plastic. Apart from their flexibility, they are mainly used in tight spaces where cables need to fit in a limited area. They are commonly used in applications such as power supplies, telecommunications, and computer connections, and most ribbon cables incorporate a twist at either end which makes them easy to identify.

When cable size and weight must be kept to a minimum, ribbon cables are an ideal choice as they offer density greater than what’s achievable with other types of cable. The flat construction of ribbon cables maximizes the portability of the cable as well as allowing for superior heat transfer, which is invaluable in applications such as medical equipment and aerospace.

Jumper Cables

Jumper cables are electrical cables used for interconnecting two devices within a circuit board. This type of cable is typically used in telecommunications, computer, automotive, and medical equipment. Typically, the cables are made from stranded wire but they can also be made of coaxial cable in scenarios where a higher attenuation of the signal is required.

The working principle of jumper cables is simple – they provide a direct connection between two ports on a board, which then allows for the current to flow from one port to the other. It is important to ensure that the connector on the end of the cable matches the port, as this is what allows the connection to be made.