0152670329

Flat Flex, Ribbon Jumper Cables

0152670329 is a type of wire harness with small flat flex, ribbon jumper cables that are designed for the interconnection of multiple circuits in applications where clearances are tight and minimum contact forces are required. The flexible nature of the flat flex cables also makes them ideal for connecting large numbers of closely spaced circuit boards in a small form factor.

Application Field

Flat flex cables are often used in the packaging industry and other high-tech industries, where they are used for wiring between components such as circuit boards, connectors and switches. In the automotive industry, they are used primarily for the control systems of engines, transmissions and other electronic control systems. They are also used for trunk and back-lighting wiring in dashboard instrument clusters as well as in domestic appliances such as microwaves.

Flat flex cables are increasingly being used in communications systems, where they are used to connect a variety of components, including telephone line jacks and switches, switching and routing systems, fax machines, modems, and other electronic communication devices. In addition, these cables are gaining popularity for their use in medical equipment, including endoscopy, intra-operative cameras, x-ray machines and other imaging devices.

Working Principle

Flat flex cables consist of several flat metal strands encased in a flexible insulation that is flexible enough to bend around corners and pass through tight spaces. The strands can be of different shapes, depending on the application, including rectangular, square, circular or oval. The strands are held together by a strong adhesive or plastic sheath, which also helps protect them from corrosion and environmental damage.

The flat flex cables are connected with either crimp or solder-type connections. For crimped connections, the connectors are simply crimped into the cable, and then connected to the mating components. For soldered connections, the ends of the stranded conductors have to be tinned before insertion into the mating connector and then the connection is completed by soldering. Solder connections provide better electrical conductivity and are more reliable than crimped connections.

Flat flex cables are designed to provide a reliable, high performance connection, and are becoming increasingly popular in many industries. They are used in a wide variety of applications, from consumer electronics to medical devices and have been designed to meet specific standards in terms of size, temperature range, voltage rating, current rating, shielding and other qualities.