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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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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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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TCSD series IDC socket to socket ribbon cable
assemblies consisting of a 28 AWG 7/36 stranded tinned copper wire PVC insulated ribbon cable with a 2.00mm pitch double row female socket either end with highly reliable gold plated IDC Tiger ...
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Ribbon cables provide a simple, quick and cost-effective
solution to mass termination. They also have space and weight saving advantages over other wiring methods and are ideal for use on computers, peripherals, and interface units, audio and digital equipment. Colour ...
