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Computer Ribbon Cable

A computer wire assembly refers to a wide, flat cable made up of multiple conducting wires arranged side by side. It gets its name "ribbon cable" due to this ribbon-like appearance.

Also known as "flat cable" or "multi-planar cable," ribbon cables are commonly utilized in devices with limited space where other types of cables may not fit, such as inside computers.

Different computer flat ribbon cables can be distinguished by their specific applications and constructions. However, all computer ribbon cables are designed to be thin and possess limited flexibility.

  • 1.27MM, 2MM, 2.54MM pitch connector
  • LOW MOQ 50pcs accepted
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What are the types of computer ribbon cables?

Twisted flat ribbon cable

This computer flat ribbon cable features pairs of twisted conductors bundled together. To achieve optimal connections between the connectors and PCB headers, the cables undergo a twisting process utilizing IDC ribbon cable techniques.

Rainbow ribbon cable

 

Flat ribbon cables come in various types, some resembling each other while others are distinct. One notable example is the rainbow cable, which features a vibrant array of colors. These colors facilitate easy identification of wires during connections. Additionally, this type of computer ribbon cable includes end splits for individual termination, enhancing its versatility.

Standard ribbon cable

The standard ribbon wire harness design is distinctive, facilitating easy mass termination. This feature broadens its range of applications. Additionally, the computer cable is notable for its gray color, further distinguishing it in the market.

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Bonded ribbon cable

This bonded ribbon wire harness features three types;

  • The single hook-up wire
  • The coaxial wire harness
  • The multi-conductor wire harness

The ribbon cable’s bonding property aids in the organization of the construction and reduces the flexibility of the ribbon wire. This construction leads to a mass termination of several cabling products.

 

A computer ribbon cable is utilized in various applications involving internal peripherals. Over the years, the applications of computer ribbon wires have evolved significantly. In the early days, models like the BBC Micro and the Apple II series featured these cables in older computer designs.

Today, ribbon cables are commonly found in CD drives, wire harnesses, hard drives, and floppy drives, as well as in the internal wiring of computers and laptops. They play a crucial role in transmitting data and facilitating communication within these devices.

The computer ribbon cables are used in computers with much wiring.

  • The ribbon cables comprise different colors to make conductor identification easy.
  • Computer ribbon cables can be used in limited spaces due to their nature (flatness).
  • Ribbon cables can be mass terminated with ease.

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