Flat Flexible Circuits (FFC)
Benefits
Ten Conductor FFC with Connector Assembly
There are many benefits to Flat Flexible Circuits. They are as follows:
- High Flex Life – Flat flexible circuits are designed to flex and move throughout their life cycle. By virtue of their design, the will out-flex, or out-live, conventional wiring.
- Superior Heat Dissipation – Due to the larger surface-to-volume ratio and compact design of flat flex circuits compared to traditional round wire, a shorter thermal path is allowed.
- Light Weight – Compared to traditional round cables, flat flex circuits are extremely thin, making them considerably lighter.
- Low Profile – Especially when compared to traditional cable, flat flex circuits’ thin design can help resolve some of the most complex design challenges.
- Durability – Particularly, in designs that have moving parts, the flat flexible circuit can move and flex up to 500 million times without a failure.
- Point-to-Point Wire Replacement – Depending on the number of point-to-point connections in a circuit design, flat flex circuits are an easy solution when connecting various components within an application.
- Foldable – Flat flexible circuit cabling can folded many times over, enabling easier routing, particularly where space is limited.
- Multiple Termination Options – Flat flex circuits can be attached through a hot bar soldering process, through hole soldering or a variety of different connectors.
In summary, if you have flexible design needs, Flexible Circuit can help. For more in depth information, click on the links below:
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