21020-0574

Flat Flex

Flat Flex cables are popular in the 21020-0674 application field. These cables are composed of several flat copper plated steel strands bundled together. They range in size from 0.2mm-1.6mm, and consist of two or more insulated connections. The extremely small cross section allows for extremely tight bends and small profile but still delivers excellent electrical performance. Flat flex cables are often used in a variety of telecom applications, including backplane, mobile phones, WiFi routers, and Cable TV.

Ribbon Jumper Cables

Ribbon jumper cables are ideal for applications in the 21020-0574 application field, as they provide a high level of flexibility, resilience, and performance. These flat ribbons consist of several insulated flat copper plated steel strands. These strands are bundled together in a particular pattern, usually spaced in a V-shape, allowing the cable to easily bend around a tight corner corner while still offering excellent electrical performance and durability. Ribbon jumper cables are commonly used in telecom and HDMI applications and can also be used for power supplies and a variety of other applications.

Working Principle

Flat flex and ribbon jumper cables both adhere to the same working principle. Both cables consist of two or more insulated stranded copper plated steel strands and can be manipulated in such a way to fit in tight spaces. When electricity is passed through either cable, the micro-strands of flat plated steel discs lay out the flow of the electrical current throughout the cables. As the copper has a greater conductivity than steel, the electricity flows freely along the cable in one direction, providing optimal performance.