Contact Us | Log-in | Register COMPANY SOLUTIONS BY INDUSTRY PRODUCT TECHNOLOGY NEWS CAREERS CONTACT Home Resources for Engineers Flat Flexible Cables (FFC) Principle of Operation RESOURCES FOR ENGINEERS EC Motors DC Motors AC Motors Gearmotors Piezo Motors Solenoids Haptic Actuators Switches Relays Flat Flexible Cables (FFC) Principle of Operation Design Considerations Glossary Declarations FFC Inquiry Form and Distribution Availability FPC (Flexible Printed Circuits) Printed Electronics Principle of Operation Flat Flexible Cables consist of one or more copper conductor (usually Tin Plated copper) sandwiched in between a top and bottom layer of dielectric film (usually Polyimide or PET). Line width of .011" and larger and spaces of .5 mm or greater are possible. Shielding for EMI/RFI protection (electro-magnetic compliance) using silver ink or additional aluminium layers. Soldering components or connectors to FFC is achievable with the proper parameters including temperature and dwell times. The use of lead free solder or conductive adhesives is recommended. FFC's can be designed as 'flex-to-install' (i.e. one time bend during installation) or to flex continually throughout their life, often in circumstances where millions of flex cycles are required (i.e. connecting to the moving head of a printer). Design Considerations >> Company About Johnson Electric Investor Relations Supplier Information Careers News Product Technology Motion (Motors and Solenoids) Pumps and Valves Flex Circuits and Microelectronics Switches and Relays Powder Metal Components Solutions By Industry For Automotive Segments For Industry Segments Featured Products Custom Engineering Solutions Support Contact Us Online Inquiry Technical Assistance Resources for Engineers Motors Solenoids Switches Relays Flex Circuits and Microelectronics Johnson Electric Group Brands AML Burgess GATE Johnson Motor Johnson Medtech Ledex NanoMotion Parlex Saia Saia Burgess Stackpole Home | Terms of Use | Privacy | Sitemap © 2017 Johnson Electric. All Rights Reserved.