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.
Technology
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 | |||||||||
