Flat ribbon cables

Used within high density electronic systems where high flexibility is required, flexible circuit interconnection systems offer many advantages over round cable systems where space and weight should be considered.

Flexible flat cable (FFC) -These cables usually consist of a plastic film, to which multiple metallic connectors are bonded and the spacing between each connector is referred to as the ‘pitch’.

Flexible printed circuit (FPC) – These allow a fully customised inter-connections where space, weight and complex path are required. Components such as IC, circular connectors, chips, LEDs can also be integrated to the FPC.

These are extremely reliable in high vibration, controlled impedance and dynamic flexing applications and these are available in many different options including, single and double sided, multi-layer, rigid, unshielded and over moulded.