Flat flexible cables for micro-miniature connectivity in space
Nicomatic in France has launched a range of Flat Flexible Cables (FFC) for Space that enable lighter, more flexible signal and power interconnects in space designs.
Harsh-environment electronic space systems require highly-specialised interconnect components to enable peak technical performance and secure data transmission in the extreme conditions of space. :The flay cables are aimed at satellites, exploration rovers, solar arrays, research orbiters, HD cameras and controllers, radar and satcomm systems, communication units, optical sensors and simulators.
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The cables are manufactured from NASA-grade materials for board-to-board connections on PCBs and display boards in electronic equipment, systems and sub-assemblies, and are designed to be folded or coiled. These provide significant weight and space savings and also overcome space-industry challenges by integrating cables into complete interconnect solutions.
They can stack to reduce footprint, create low-profile connections and optimise overall design volume and are mateable with ZIF/LIF connectors, ranging in pitch from 0.50mm to 2.54, with custom pitches also available.
Overall project costs are also reduced, as FFCs for Space enable faster electrical system assembly and disassembly and prevent mis-wiring.
The cables have achieves millions of cycles in high-flexing environments and can also meet higher retention values, function through thermal cycling, provide EMI/RFI protection and meet NASA outgassing specifications for vacuum conditions.
Nicomatic can provide fully-custom FFCs for Space and has highly-experienced engineers available to discuss customer projects and customisation requirements.
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