Flat Flex Cables Capabilities

Flat Flexible Cables (FFC cables) are renowned for their versatility and adaptability across a spectrum of industries and applications. Crafted from a series of flat conductors, these cables are delicately layered with insulation, resulting in a slim, ribbon-like structure that maximizes space efficiency without compromising on performance.

Their inherent flexibility and bendability allow for seamless navigation through tight corners and intricate pathways, making them ideal for use in cramped environments where traditional cables might struggle to fit. This flexibility also facilitates easy installation and maintenance, reducing both time and effort in setup and troubleshooting processes.

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Materials

  • Reliable Connection
  • Highly Flexible
  • Flexible and configurations
  • Shielding Versions for EMI protection
  • Gold-plated options
  • RoHS, REACH, and UL rated
  • Polyester (PET)
  • Polyimide (PI)
  • Adhesives: Epoxy, Acrylic
  • Stiffeners: PI, PET
  • Copper: Wire
  • Foil Shielding

Interconnect

  • ZIF/LIF connectors
  • IDC: (Insulation Displacement Contact) connectors
  • Hot Bar Soldering
  • Crimp connectors
  • Custom connectors
  • Custom cable bending, folding, and punching
  • Connector-to-cable assembly
  • Hybrid cable solutions
  • Shielding 1 or 2 sides
  • Board-to-Board Assembly

Surface Finishing

  • Unplated
  • Tin plating
  • Gold plating (ENIG)
  • Custom plating options upon request

Process Capabilities*

Pitch p 0.5±0.05 0.8±0.05 1.0±0.1 1.25±0.15 1.5±0.15 2.0±0.15 2.52±0.15 P≤50
Total Pitch TP P*(N-1)
±0.08 ±0.1 ±0.15
Width W P*(N+1)
±0.08 ±0.1 ±0.15 ±0.2 ±0.2 ±0.2
Margin M 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.25 1.5 2.0 2.54
±0.08 ±0.1 ±0.15 ±0.15 ±0.15 ±0.15
Total Length TL 20-10000, Min±1.5(≤50)
Insertion Thicknesses IT 0.3±0.03
Insulation Thickness INST 0.1-0.4
Conductor Strip Length S1/S2 ≤4±0.5, >4, <8±1; ≥8±2
Supporting Tape Length B1/B2 ≤12±1; >12±2
Conductor Thickness Ct 0.035, 0.05 0.035, 0.05, 0.1 0.05, 0.1 0.08, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3
Conductor Width Cw 0.3 0.5 0.65 0.8 0.8 0.8/1.0 0.6/0.7 1.5/1.6
Slanting A1 0.5
Stiffener B PET(0.16, 0.225, 0.25, 0.282) blue
PET+glue mm 0.043, 0.06, 0.065, 0.08, 0.1
*Custom Configurations Available

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