FEP flat ribbon cable meets MIL-Spec requirements

Providing resistance to acids, alcohols, aldehydes, bases, esters, hydrocarbons (aliphatic, aromatic and halogenated), ketones and oxidising agents, the FEP flat-ribbon cable is durable in temperatures ranging from -65 to +200ºC. The low-loss dielectric constant (2.1) ensures optimum signal transmission with minimal loss, while the extruded cable encapsulates each conductor with insulation that will not delaminate. To increase efficiency and reduce cost, the cable can be mass terminated using a conventional insulation displacement termination/connector technology.

The MIL-Spec compliant cable is suitable for use in harsh environment applications, including those found in aircraft avionics and industrial equipment. To meet a range of application requirements, Molex offers the cable in standard and commercial grades, and a variety of conductor sizes (16 to 32AWG), materials (bare copper, silver-plated copper and high-strength alloy) and pitches.

Jeet Sanyal, Engineering Manager, Molex: “Signal failure has long been prevalent in military, aerospace and industrial equipment applications due to the limited capability of PVC and TPE cables, which can degrade after repeat exposure to harsh conditions. Temp-Flex FEP cables were specifically designed for the most severe environments, yet they remain extremely flexible, making them ideal for today’s smaller more rugged applications including flight data recorder boxes, missile systems and robotics found in manufacturing plants across multiple industries.”