Flat Conductor Cable System
CABLE-TO-CABLE
SOLUTIONS
METHODE
ELECTRONICS
FLAT CONDUCTOR,
FLAT CABLE
CABLE-TO-BOARD
SOLUTIONS
CUSTOM SOLUTIONS
Connector System Advantages:
Cost Effective
Standard Connector Interface
No Special Tooling Required
Mass Termination Compatible
Integral Strain Relief
Integral Cable Alignment
Flat Cable Advantages:
Cost Effective
Easy to Strip Insulation
18 - 28 AWG Conductor Range
Conductor Spacing Flexibility
Mixed Conductor Size Flexibility
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Cable-To-Board Connector
(Patent #6,132,236)
Mechanical Specifications
Recommended Cable:
.100” centers
.004”/.008” thick x .050” wide conductors
.015” max. overall thickness
Pitch:
0.100”
Insertion Force:
10 oz. max. per contact
Withdrawal Force:
2 oz. min. per contact
Durability:
50 insertion/withdrawal cycles
Operating Temperature:
-55°C to 105°C
PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION
PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION
930X-4XX-224 (Connector)
NUMBER OF POSITION
(5-25)
PLATING OPTIONS
0 = TIN/LEAD
F = 15 MICROINCH SELECT GOLD
9300-5XX-500 (Required Cover)
NUMBER OF POSITION
(5-25)
Electrical Specifications
UL Rating:
94V-0
Current Rating:
2.0 amps max. per contact
Voltage Rating:
600 VAC
Contact Resistance:
25 milliohms max.
Insulation Resistance:
5000 megaohms
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1,000 VAC
between adjacent terminals
Mating Board Header:
91XX-8-1XX-0X
Vertical Shrouded Header with Latch
91XX-9-1XX-0X
Right Angle Shrouded Header with Latch
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Cable to Cable T-Tap Connector
(Patent #6,132,236)
Methode Electronics’ Connector Products T-tap connector allows simple splicing of flat conductor, flat cable.
For example, applications with a main bus cable consisting of signals and/or power can be tapped to ancillary
devices. Connectors are configured to specific customer requirements.
Contact Connector Products for available sizes.
Mechanical Specifications
Recommended Cable:
.004”/.008” thick x .050” wide conductors
.015’ max. overall thickness
Pitch:
0.100”
Operating Temperature:
-55°C to 105°
Electrical Specifications
UL Rating:
94V-0
Current Rating:
2.0 amps max. per contact
Voltage Rating:
600 VAC
Contact Resistance:
25 milliohms max., initial
Insulation Resistance:
5000 megaohms
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage:
1000 volts AC between adjacent terminals
10 Circuit to 4 Circuit
Example Shown
MAIN
FLEX
CABLE
TAPPED
CABLE
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Flat Conductor, Flat Cable
Methode Electronics’ Connector Products flat conductor, flat cable overcomes the disadvantages of traditional
flat cable. Our unique manufacturing technology produces cable that is as easy to use as discrete wire.
Contact Connector Products for available sizes.
PART NUMBER ORDERING INFORMATION
FFC-XXXX-XX-XXX-XX
NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
CONDUCTOR PITCH
(P) (THOUSANDS OF AN INCH)
1 = BARE COPPER ALLOY 110
2 = TIN PLATED COPPER ALLOY 110
1 = .003 POLYESTER
2 = .005” POLYESTER
3 = .003” POLYESTER, UL VTM-2 FLAME
RETARDANT
4 = .005” POLYESTER, UL VTM-2 FLAME
RETARDANT
CONDUCTOR SIZE
(SEE TABLE I)
WIRE GAUGE EQUIVALENT
(SEE TABLE I)
TABLE I
WI RE GAUGE EQUIVALENT
30 AWG
28 AWG
26 AWG
24 AWG
22 AWG
CONDUCTOR SIZE
-01
-01
-01
-02
-01
-02
-01
-02
-01
20 AWG
-02
-03
-01
18 AWG
-02
-03
16 AWG
-01
-02
.0030 X .026
.0030 X .041
.0050 X .040
.0070 X .028
.0063 X .050
.0050 X .063
.0090 X .056
.0070 X .072
.0120 X .067
.0090 X .089
.0070 X .115
.0140 X .091
.0120 X .106
.0090 X .142
.0140 X .145
.0120 X .169
Standards
Part Number: FFC-2601-11-079-10
26 AWG Gauge equivalent
.005” thickness (T) x .040” width (W) conductor
.003” (I) polyester insulation
Bare copper alloy 110
.079” (2mm) Pitch (P)
10 conductors
Part Number: FFC-2401-11-100-10
24 AWG Gauge equivalent
.0063” thickness (T) x .050” width (W) conductor
.003” (I) polyester insulation
Bare copper alloy 110
.100” (2.54mm) Pitch (P)
10 conductors
General Specifications
Insulator Material:
Mylar (Polyester)
-
Temperature Rating:
-40°C to 105°C
(-40°F to 221°F)
-
UL Flamability Rating:
VTM-2
(for flame retardent options)
Conductor Material:
Copper Alloy #110
(Tin Plated if Required)
Electrical Specifications
Current Rating:
2 Amps (.005” x .063” Conductor)
Voltage Rating:
600 Volts Max.
Insulation Resistance:
10 megohm min
Dielectric Strength:
2500 volts/mil insulation
Dielectric Strength Between Conductors:
1000 VAC
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