Single-Sided Flat Cable Assembly With Integrated Grounding
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manufacturing process of flat cable assemblies is complex, and the inner structure cannot be easily regulated to accommodate various practical conditions, affecting their performance in terms of electromagnetic interference (EMI) and signal transmission.
Innovation Solution
A flat cable assembly design featuring cables arranged in a row with integrated grounding wires and an insulating film disposed on one side, allowing for easy manufacturing and rearrangement, with the cables exposed from the film, enhancing anti-EMI and signal transmission performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If grounding wires are disposed on two lateral sides of the row of signal cables with several positioning steps, then the flat cable assembly can be manufactured, but the manufacturing process becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The grounding wire and insulating layer are merged into a single integrated structure. The insulating layer is formed on the grounding wire, creating a combined component that simplifies the manufacturing process by eliminating separate positioning steps for grounding wires while maintaining proper electrical isolation and grounding functionality
2Reliability
If the insulating layer is formed on the grounding wire, then the signal isolation and EMI protection are improved, but the manufacturing process becomes more complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The insulating layer and grounding wire are combined into a single integrated component. The insulating layer is formed directly on the grounding wire in one continuous process step, achieving both electrical isolation and grounding functionality without requiring separate positioning and assembly steps, thus improving reliability while simplifying manufacturing
3Adaptability or versatility
If the flat cable assembly structure is fixed with multiple positioning steps, then the manufacturing can be completed, but the structure cannot be regulated according to real practice conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The grounding wire and insulating layer are merged into an integrated structure that can be easily adjusted. This combination allows the cable assembly to be regulated and reconfigured according to different practical conditions without requiring complex positioning steps, as the integrated design provides inherent stability and flexibility
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AI summary
The application discloses a flat cable assembly, which includes a plurality of cables arranged in a row and an insulating film. The cables have a center line and include connecting portions, a signal wire and a grounding wire respectively. The connection portions are located on one side of the center line. The insulating film is disposed on the connecting portion of any one of the cables and located on one side of the central line. The cables are exposed from the insulating film. The insulating film is disposed on a single side of the cables, whereby the cables are exposed from the insulating film. The flat cable assembly is easily manufactured and the amount of the cables therein can be varied according to real practice condition. The grounding wire is integrated to each cable, whereby the flat cable assembly has an excellent anti-EMI effect and performance in signal transmission.