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Flat Flexible Circuits (FFC)

Advanced Features

As the flex circuit market continues to expand, there have been many advances in technology, including but not limited to:

Hybrid Flex / Cable – Depending on the specific interconnect needs of the customer, flat flex circuits can be combined with nearly any other type of circuit or circuit component to create a cost effective design solution.

    Two Layer Rigid with Flat Flexible Cable Hot Bar Solder

    Two Layer Rigid with Flat
    Flexible Cable Hot Bar Solder

 

Hot Bar Solder Termination – Process of connecting a flat flex circuit to another circuit. Typically, the most efficient and durable way to connect a flat flex circuit to another (rigid or flex).

    FFC with Hot Bar Solder  to PCB Subassembly

    FFC with Hot Bar Solder
     to PCB Subassembly

 

Pre-assembly Creasing – Flat flexible circuit cabling can folded many times over. If desired, Flexible Circuit can manufacture creases into the cabling so that the folding process is simplified during assembly.

    folding

    Folding or Creasing

 

Stiffeners – While flat flex circuits are built for dynamic flex situations, stiffeners can be applied where the circuit needs to remain static.

    stiffener

    Stiffener

 

Crimp Pins – One of the most common termination methods for flat flex circuits is soldering.  As such, crimp solder tabs can be built into the flat flex circuit.

    Flat Flex Cable Crimp Solder Tabs Laser Slots

    Flat Flex Cable Crimp Solder Tabs Laser Slots

 

Marking – Through polarity stripping or applying a special ink, Flexible Circuit can put any combination of text on the flat flex circuit.

    marking

    Marking

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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