Twisted ribbon cables consist of a number of coloured wires laid out flat next to one another. They have alternate parallel and twisted pair conductor sections. The twisted pairs reduce cross talk, while the parallel conductors make termination easy. The cables are coloured individually to make them easier to distinguish from one another, which makes connecting the wires quicker and easier.
What are twisted ribbon cables used for?
Twisted ribbon cables are most often used for internal peripherals in computer systems, for example in CD drives and hard drives, as well as in some audio and digital equipment. They are also useful for mass termination and are good as a space- and weight-saving measure.
Types of twisted ribbon cables
Twisted ribbon cables mainly differ by the numbers of pairs that they have. The cables can be of different lengths and sizes, and they can have varying resistance to high and low temperatures. Finally, they can have different voltage ratings and capacitance.
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A range of IDC flat and flat to
round cables directly suitable for IDC connectors. Parallel stranded tinned copper wire conductors, laminated between layers of blue PVC. Pitch between conductors 1.27 mm. One edge has a redstripe identifying the first ...
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Suitable for use with all commonly available IDC
connectors.Consists of parallel stranded tinned copper wire conductors laminated between layers of grey PVC film to form a flat ribbon cable suitable for use with Speedbloc® insulation displacement connectors. Pitch between conductors ...
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28awg stranded wire on 1.27mm (0.050in.) centres allows
termination to a broad line of IDC connectorsDesigned to interface with 3M and all other connectors on a 1.27mm (0.050in.) pitch, this high-flex life cable performs 100 million cycles at 44.5mm (1 ...
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A halogen free, flat ribbon cable suitable for
use in a broad temperature range. Features and Benefits· For less toxic and corrosive gas emission.· 28AWG wire on 1·27mm pitch permitting mass termination to IDC connectors.
