Advanced Measurement Technology
for Scientific Analysis.
A world leader in specialty measurement devices needed an interconnect solution for advanced analytical equipment.
The customer develops technologies for chromatography, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis applications.
Longer Connection.
Less Bulk.
The customer needed an electrical connection from the column heater to the CPU across a longer-than-normal distance.
The goal was to replace a traditional wire harness with a flexible interconnect that would be lighter, less bulky and fit more efficiently within the overall device.
The Right Technologies.
Combined Into One Solution.
PICA combined Flat Flexible Cable and Flexible Printed Circuit technologies to achieve the required length without relying on a non-standard extra-long FPC.
Application Review
PICA evaluated the required length and overall device needs.
FFC Selection
Flat Flexible Cable provided the additional connection length.
FPC Integration
Standard FPC technology was combined into a hybrid circuit layout.
Connector Selection
Appropriate connector sets were selected for the hybrid design.
PICA delivered a flexible, low-cost interconnect solution tailored to the customer’s device.
