Help in indentifying and sourcing this flat-cable-like parts.

[zoltm]

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I am trying to source a 20 ways flatcable, pitch between cable is 2.54mm. The best I can get is a supplier in UK, who could provide the above in unit length at 3" . I am wondering if this cable originally comes off from a roll of long length.

I am looking for the exact cable, but ideally in 6", 8" and 12" length. I checked with the supplier in UK, they CANNOT offer that, all their stock comes pre-cut in 3" format.

Questions time:

1. What is the exact trade name of this part? Such that I can try to search them in RS, Farnell, Mouser and like.
2. Do you know of a supplier of this part in your location?

Thanks and best.

[David_AVD]

Here's some that RS Components sell:

http://australia.rs-online.com/web/c/?sra=oss&searchTerm=flexstrip&x=32&y=7

[digsys]

I used to use a lot of those in an old product, and those are fixed length.
I switched to a similar Panduit product (don't have the name on me), which I buy in 4-6-8-12W Reels.
You can get them pre-punched to length, or if you want a lot, buy the tool that punches out the
insulated gaps. If you have no luck, Ill dig up the part #s tonight.

[zoltm]

David,

Thanks, I learn something new today, the keyword - flexstrip. It looks like they are available from RS at pre-cut length.

[zoltm]

I used to use a lot of those in an old product, and those are fixed length.
I switched to a similar Panduit product (don't have the name on me), which I buy in 4-6-8-12W Reels.
You can get them pre-punched to length, or if you want a lot, buy the tool that punches out the
insulated gaps. If you have no luck, Ill dig up the part #s tonight.

Do give me more details, it looks exactly the thing I look for. Thanks in advance.

[amyk]

I am wondering if this cable originally comes off from a roll of long length.

They always do, that's how they're made, but the question is whether they're willing to cut off an arbitrary length for your order.

[Short Circuit]

here's a digikey source for 10-way 6";
http://www.digikey.nl/product-detail/en/25001-1006/WM10-06A-ND/857967

somthing similar, but a real FFC with board-in contacts
http://www.digikey.nl/product-detail/en/A9AAT-2005F/A9AAT-2005F-ND/161547

[digsys]

Do give me more details, it looks exactly the thing I look for. Thanks in advance.

A 10 way reel is marked : PAN-FLEX 100F24V10N2CR   It's a 100Ft reel, 24AWG, 300V, 105C
This series can be crimped on to 0.1" SIL connectors or soldered. They have lots of other types.
I preferred it because it wasn't single core, which ALWAYS kepy breaking if my devices came
under vibration or flexed. Start with that, and I'll dig up other bits if necessary.

[zoltm]

Hi digsys,

Curious if you can help to locate a source which current supply the cable, in roll, that you mentioned below?

Currently the situation is this is not a common product that those usual suspects like RS, Farnell would stock. They always say, can be ordered, but normally with a minimum order quantity in thousands, if not hundreds. I don't need that much. I use less than 10, yes 10. It looks like those are not avenues to success.

Cheers.

Do give me more details, it looks exactly the thing I look for. Thanks in advance.

A 10 way reel is marked : PAN-FLEX 100F24V10N2CR   It's a 100Ft reel, 24AWG, 300V, 105C
This series can be crimped on to 0.1" SIL connectors or soldered. They have lots of other types.
I preferred it because it wasn't single core, which ALWAYS kepy breaking if my devices came
under vibration or flexed. Start with that, and I'll dig up other bits if necessary.

[digsys]

Hi digsys,
Curious if you can help to locate a source which current supply the cable, in roll, that you mentioned below?
Currently the situation is this is not a common product that those usual suspects like RS, Farnell would stock. They always say, can be ordered, but normally with a minimum order quantity in thousands, if not hundreds. I don't need that much. I use less than 10, yes 10. It looks like those are not avenues to success.
Cheers.

In Aussie, Panduit have re-licensed that product to Soanar (last purchase). I'll check their current catalogues and get back to you with details.
Did you mean 10 rolls? I can send you various samples to try if you like.

[digsys]

Geez, it's been sold off and re-badged again :-)  Have a look at this link - www.itwpancon.com
The lower gauge (heavier) stuff is quite stiff and easy to insert in multi-way SIL PCB pads, if you decide to solder.
I mainly use 24g (and 18g I think)

[mianchen]

If you live in Macao why don't you try Shenzhen or Dongguan? Or even Hongkong? I mean everything comes from those places these days.