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Object : B type insulation tape
Dear Axon customer,

You are a user of AXOJUMP flat flexible cables and we wish to inform you that certain
references of our flat flex cables (FFC) have changed.
Axon has developed an insulating material in order to meet the REACH regulation
concerning Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). All standard or special FFCs made with
type L insulating material are concerned.
In the Axon sales designation, the letter L is placed just after the insulated length. The code
for the new insulating tape is B and replaces type L tape.
Please note that type B insulating tape is qualified for applications with a maximum
temperature of 105C and a maximum voltage of 60 V AC.
The new type B tape has therefore has better performances than the type L tape which is
limited to 80 C and 30 V AC.
On request, FFCs of this type can be UL 20706 approved (60 V AC, 105C).
Further to this change, the code of the reinforcements at the cable ends has changed from B
to K in order to ensure full compatibility with all ZIF connection systems.
Please find hereafter an example of the new identification code:
Current identification code:
FFC0.50D50/0255L551010SABB
New identification code:
FFC0.50D50/0255B551010SAKK
AXON' guarantees that FFCs made with type B tape can be used in at least the same conditions as
type L and that compatibility with previous products is maintained.
The new identification code is available on our website www.axon-cable.com in our design tool ffc-cad.
Our AXOJUMP brochure will be updated shortly.
We remain at your disposal, should you need any further information.
Yours faithfully,
Thierry Michaut
Automotive Products Engineering Manager
AXON' CABLE S.A.S.
2 route de Chlons en Champagne
51210 MONTMIRAIL FRANCE
TEL. : +33 3 26 81 70 00
FAX : +33 3 26 81 28 83
e-mail : [email protected]
WEB : http://www.axon-cable.com
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SIRET N 325 685 139 00017
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Id. TVA : FR 37 325 685 139
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Contents
General
information
Bulk Flat Flexible Cables

Flexlink
Introduction 2
Applications 4
Advantages 4
Production 5
Quality assurance 6
Product advantages 26
Identification code 26
General drawing 27
Dimensions 27
Electrical characteristics 27
Flexlink assembly 27
esign, Research,
D
Innovation & Development 6
Connection 7
Shielding expertise 8
Flex life 9
Punching 10
Gold plated Flat Flexible Cables 10
Flat Cables
FFC-Flat Flexible Cables
AXOJUMP
Standard Flat Flexible Cables 11
Pitches 11
Connection schemes 12
Connection definition 14
Summary of reinforcement tapes 16
Insulation tapes 17
Marking 18
Conductors 18
Standard dimensions 20
Shielding 21
Special products 22
Flat cables with round pins

AXOSTRIP
Main characteristics 24
Flat Cable
Assemblies
FDC-Flat Display Connections
AXOLINK
Connection schemes 30
Dimensions 32
Off-the-shelf products 32
Quick prototyping
for electrical validation 33
Special products 33
Flat Display Connections

for LVDS FDC 100
Application 34
Performance 35
Folding impact on performance 36
Characteristic impedance 36
Electrical characteristics 36
Pull-out section
Identification code for AXOJUMP Flat Flexible Cables
General drawing
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2009/A - AXON CABLE - FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES AND FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLIES
General
Information
AXON, manufacturer of cables
and interconnect solutions for advanced
technologies, offers a complete
range of flat cables
and assemblies :
> FFC-Flat Flexible Cables
AXOJUMP,
> Flat Cables with round pins
AXOSTRIP,
> Bulk Flat Flexible Cables
FleXlInk,
> FDC-Flat Display Connections
AXOlInk.
From standard flat cables to custom
designed assemblies, AXON
optimises its expertise to meet
its customers requirements.
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FFC- Flat Flexible Cables: AXOJUMP

Designed for board-to-board interconnections, AXOJUMP standard Flat Flexible Cables
are made up of flat conductors insulated with Polyester or Polyimide tapes (from 030 mm
to 254 mm pitch)
AXON has developed a wide range of custom designed Flat Flexible Cables incorporating
folds, shields, notches, punching, slitting, marking or special mounting methods
FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES wITh LIF CONNECTOR
The termination of Flat Flexible Cables is made:

- either with ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) / LIF (Low Insertion Force) connectors: the cables
are equipped with reinforcement tape to strengthen the ends,
- by soldering,
- or with crimped contacts
Flat Cables with round pins: AXOSTRIP

FLAT CABLES wITh ROUND PINS
AXOSTRIP - Flat Cables with round pins can be soldered or inserted to achieve
board-to-board interconnections
Bulk Flat Flexible Cables: FLEXLINK

FLEXLINk-Bulk Flat Flexible Cables are made with flat conductors insulated with
Polyester film They are used for any application where space reduction and flexibility
are the most important criteria
FDC- Flat Display Connections: AXOLINK
BULk FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES
AXOLINk FDC-Flat Display Connections have been designed for board to display
interconnections They consist of AXOJUMP standard Flat Flexible Cables and
connectors such as: DF-9, DF-19, FI-SE, FI-X at one or both ends
A special range called FDC 100-AXOLINk has also been developed for connecting full hD
displays with LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) This assembly consists of a 41 or
51 way 050 mm pitch shielded flat cable, terminated with a unique solution to mate the
FI-R connectors soldered to the boards
FDC-FLAT DISPLAy CONNECTIONS

Applications
Advantages
AXON flat cables and assemblies can

be used in numerous application areas:
AXON flat cables and assemblies offer

many advantages:
IT equipment
notebooks, scanners, printers.
- Extremely small dimensions:

low profile - narrow width - fine pitch,
Consumer electronics
CD and DVD players, TV,
LCD displays, hi-fi systems, satellite
receivers and decoders.
Telecommunications

telephones, fax machines.
- Simple and fast installation:

time saving - cost reduction,
- Compatible with ZIF/LIF connectors,
- Excellent flexibility and flex life,
- Standardised lengths offered
for quicker service.
Automotive

industry
car radios, GPS systems, switch rotary
connectors, headliners, door panels.
Household

equipment
glass-ceramic cooking plates,
refrigerators, dishwashers.
Military

electronics
missiles, weapon systems.
Robotic

applications
Car radio
Medical applications

FDC 100 - FFC LVDS assembly

Production
AXOJUMP Flat Flexible Cables are
manufactured in AXONs production sites
in Europe, America and Asia, using stateof-the-art manufacturing equipment.
AXON specialises in FFC manufacturing
ranging from wire drawing, plating and
rolling of conductors to insulation, final
cutting and shielding.
Conductor manufacturing
Cable insulation
AXON insulates the conductors with
laminated Polyester or Polyimide tapes.
Depending on the requested type of connection - non-removable, removable or
a mixture - the cables are prepared with
reinforcements and/or stripping (See page
12 connection schemes).
Flat copper conductor
AXON manufactures its own flat conductors. The main materials used are:
- Bare copper,
- Tin alloy plated copper,
- Gold plated copper.
All these conductors are lead free.
AXONs expertise in conductors allows for
a wide range of flat cables with different
levels of flexibility.
Flat cable insulation
The modern manufacturing equipment

allows perfect dimensional precision, electrical resistance control and production of
long continuous lengths.
Flat cable workshop

Quality assurance
AXON is accredited to:
ISO 9001,
ISO TS 16949,
ISO 14001,
EN 9100,
OHSAS 18001.
AXONs continuous improvement plan
called "SOLON" is based on the EFQM
model (European Foundation for Quality
Management).
In addition to in-line controls throughout
the manufacturing area, AXON applies
Statistical Process Control methods
(SPC) as well as standard problem solving
and continuous improvement methods.
TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) is
applied in order to improve productivity.
Design, Research,
Innovation
and Development
At the companys headquarters, as well as in
each country where AXON has a subsidiary
- Germany, Great Britain, USA, Latvia,
Hungary, China, Mexico - engineering teams
provide local technical support.
The Research and Development Department
located in France concentrates on the
following areas:
Metal technologies
- Metal plating of the conductors,
- Drawing - Laminating - Annealing.
Plastics technology
In-line controls
- Insulation - Jacketing,
- Moulding - Overmoulding.
AXON conforms to the latest RoHS

European Directives and REACH regulation. Please consult our website for the
latest information:
www.axon-cable.com/Customer Area/
RoHs and EU directives.
In addition, AXONs products have
been recorded in the IMDS database
(International Material Data System) since
2003, in which the make-up of product
is indicated.
Electronics
- EMI/EMC,
- RF and high speed data.
Interconnection technology
- Soldering,
- Welding,
- Contact crimping.

engineering department
Connection
Connection with connectors
AXON' flat cables are designed for LIF (Low Insertion Force) or ZIF (Zero Insertion Force)
connectors from most connector manufacturers (for example: KYOCERA ELCO/FCI/
HIROSE/JAE/JST/MOLEX/TYCO/).
Connection with crimped contacts

1.27 and 2.54 mm pitch FFCs can be terminated with crimped contacts or provided
ready for crimping.
Connection by soldering
Connection with soldering

Reflow soldering is suited for termination of flat cables to printed circuit boards.
AXON uses a semi-automatic process for hot bar soldering to manufacture FFC/PCB
connections. The two parts are assembled using a thermode.
Recommended PCB configuration
- Tin thickness on the soldering pads:
5 to 8 m for 0.5 and 0.8 mm pitch FFC.
10 to 15 m for 1.00 and 2.54 mm pitch FFC.
- Tinning material: tin-copper alloy.
Possible FFC types
This process can be used for the following types of FFC:
- Standard, flexible (50 m) or extra flexible (35 m) conductors,
- Bus bar or stripped version, Polyimide insulation or reinforcement.
Flat Display connection
AXON also uses these connection techniques to manufacture AXOLINK FDC-Flat

Display Connections made of Flat Flexible Cables and DF9 type connectors.
The hot bar soldering process

Pressure
TEMPERATURE
Application
of thermode
Heating
reflow
cooling
REMOVAL OF
thermode
time
Shielding expertise
AXON offers two types of shielded flat
cables:
Cables shielded with aluminium tape,
Cables shielded by a conductive silver
paint and a protective varnish.
AXON is able to ground one or several
conductors to the shield irrespective of
the type of shielding: aluminium foil or
conductive paint (same voltage level and
EMI performance).
To characterise the shielding of flat or
round cables, AXON uses the Transfer
Impedance ZT" parameter given in ohms/m.
As this notion depends on the type of
product, rather than on the application, it is
better suited than the alternative notion of
shielding efficiency, given in dB, to define
shield specifications accurately.
AXON is equipped with comprehensive test
benches to characterise transfer impedance
of round and flat cables as well as terminated
harnesses. The flat cables are generally
measured using a microstrip or strip line.
In order to propose the shielding solution

best suited to each application, AXON
has compared the shielding resistance of
cables shielded with aluminium foil to those
shielded with conductive paint.
Measurement
of the shield resistance
Shielding with conductive silver Paint
Shield efficiency is measured on a network

analyser using the microstrip method.
The connection between the flat cable and
the coaxial cable of the network analyser is
made possible with an interface PCB which
links the flat cables ZIF connectors to the
coaxial connectors.
AXONs standard shielded FFC's are usually
used for static applications. For dynamic
applications, please contact us for more
details.
Microstrip injection test bench to control
transfer impedance
This graph shows the

quality of shielding of
four different cables
in terms of transfer
impedance. The lower
the transfer impedance
(ZT ) the more efficient
the shielding.
Transfer impedance Zt (mOhms)
10
0,1
0,01
0,01
0,1
10
Frequency (MHz)
Grounded Alu shield - P=1,00mm
Not grounded Alu shield - P=0,50mm

Grounded Painted shield - P=1,00mm

Grounded Painted shield - P=0,50mm
Flex life
The flex life of AXON FFCs depends on the choice of conductor/
insulation tape combination.
To meet the different requirements of flex life in dynamic applications,
AXON offers a range of FFCs to withstand an increasing number of
flex cycles. The following table summarises flex tests which have been
carried out on a 1.00 mm pitch FFC sample with a bend radius of
10mm.
The sample is fitted between two plates. The bottom plate moves and the
top one remains still. The cycle is repeated until the first conductor breaks.
top static PLATE
Flex life test
bottom
sliding PLATE
Type
of FFC
Conductor
thickness m
Type
of tape
Minimum number of cycles

bend radius 10 mm
Standard version
50
1 000
Standard version
100
10 000
Standard version
100
10 000
Standard version
76
150 000
Flexible version
50
1 500 000
Extra-flexible version
35
2 500 000
Ultra-flexible version
25
more than 70 000 000
(2.54 mm pitch only)

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Punching
AXON offers punched Flat Flexible Cables
for certain types of connectors (For
example: Hirose FH28, FH41, AVX 6288
Serie, Iriso, ZIF). Punching facilitates:
- positionning of the cable in the
equipment,
- polarisation.
Gold plated Flat

Flexible Cables
AXON offers flat cables with a fine gold
coating over nickel on the stripped ends.
Gold coating guarantees the absence of tin
whiskers. Whiskers are filaments or knots
which can grow from metal such as tin after
several months, with the risk of producing
short circuits between fine pitch conductors.
AXON can offer stripped gold plated flat
cables in different pitches compatible with a
large range of gold contact connectors.
PUNCHED CABLE
These gold plated cables have been

designed for board to board interconnections
in miniaturised electronic products, which
require fine pitch flat cables.
Gold Plated stripped ends are coated with:
- nickel, 0.3m min.
- and gold, 0.05m min.
The nickel coating is a barrier to avoid the
migration of gold into the copper. It also
improves the protection of the conductors
against corrosion.
Thanks to a flexible manufacturing process,
AXON can offer different thicknesses of
nickel and gold plating depending on the
application.
AXON' gold plated cables successfully
withstand salt spray testing.
Our punching process is camera-driven

for the highest precision.
We can develop specific punching to your
needs.

GOLD PLATING AT EXPOSED ENDS
Flat Cables
FFC-Flat Flexible Cables
AXOJUMP
Standard
Flat Flexible Cables
Pitches
The standard range of
FFC-Flat Flexible Cables AXOJUMP
consists of the following pitches:
- 0.30 mm,
- 0.50 mm,
- 0.80 mm,
SAME NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS BUT DECREASING PITCH
- 1.00 mm,
- 1.25 mm,
- 1.27 mm,
- 2.54 mm.
Other pitches can be manufactured
upon request.
0.3 mm PITCH VERSUS 2.54 mm PITCH
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Connection schemes
See identification code at the end of the brochure.
Each type of stripping has its own letter code: A, B, C or D.
For each end a strip length (S1, S2), a connection (see page 14) and a reinforcement
length (F1, F2) is defined.
Type A
Reinforcements F1 and F2 at both ends of the cable, on the same side.
FFC, type A
Removable connection (connector/connector)

- 2 Polyester reinforcements, standard or easy-to-insert version.
Solder connection (solder/solder)
- 2 Polyimide reinforcements.
Mixed connection (solder/connector)
- Soldering at one end: use of Polyimide reinforcement.
- Removable at the other end (connector): use of a Polyester reinforcement,
standard or easy-to-insert version.
FFC, TYPE B - STRIPPED VERSION
Type B
One single reinforcement F1 at one end / no reinforcement at the other end.
FFC, BUS BAR VERSION

- Soldering at one end: stripping or bus bar version.

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Type C
No reinforcement.

- Stripping (without reinforcement) at both ends.
FFC, BUS BAR VERSION
Note: the stripped conductors are unprotected and therefore fragile. They may be damaged
during shipment and storage. AXON recommends the use of bus bar version to
protect the conductors.
Type D
2 reinforcements F1 and F2 at the both ends on opposite sides.
FFC, type C Stripped version
FFC, type D
Removable connection (connector/connector)

- 2 Polyester reinforcements, standard or easy-to-insert version.
- 2 Polyimide reinforcements.
- Soldering at one end: use of a Polyimide reinforcement.

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Connection definition
Connection with ZIF or LIF connectors

Polyester reinforcement version B, R, W, J, K
for termination to connectors.
Version B: blue Polyester tape.

Version R: red Polyester tape.
FFC, VERSION R REINFORCEMENT
Version W: white Polyester tape, mainly for 0.30 mm pitch FFCs. The insulation
tape remains between conductor and reinforcement tape.
Version J or K: blue Polyester tape, mainly used for gold plated FFC.
See summary of reinforcement tapes page 16.
FFC, VERSION B REINFORCEMENT
Connection with soldering

Bus bar reinforcement version T
FFC, VERSION T REINFORCEMENT
Bus bar version: the pitch between the conductors is

maintained thanks to a blue tape at the end.

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Easy-to-insert
reinforcement version E
Version E: Polyester reinforcement only partly adhered to the cable

to ease installation.
FFC, VERSION E REINFORCEMENT
Polyimide
reinforcement version H
for thermal protection during hot bar soldering operation.
Version H: Polyimide natural colour (amber).
FFC, VERSION H REINFORCEMENT
End without
reinforcement version -
Version -: Stripped conductors
FFC, VERSION REINFORCEMENT
Note: the conductors are unprotected and therefore fragile. They may be damaged
during shipment and storage. AXON recommends the use of bus bar version
to protect the conductors.

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Summary of reinforcement tapes

Type
of
connection
Version
Colour
Conductors
Comments
Standard
Polyester
Blue
All
Most
commonly
used
Easy-to-insert
Polyester
Blue
All
Easy
insertion
Flexible
Mainly
used for
gold
plated FFC
Standard
with ZIF or LIF
connectors
0,30 mm
thickness (T)
Material
Polyester
Blue
Standard
Polyester
Blue
Standard
Mainly
used for
gold
plated FFC
Standard
Polyester
Red
All
Not available
for every
design
Mainly
used for
0,30 mm
pitch FFC
Standard
Polyester
White
For
0,30 mm
pitch
Standard
Polyimide
Natural
(Amber)
All
Used
for hot
bar
soldering
Bus bar
Polyester
Blue
Standard,
Flexible
Used for
conductors
protection
with soldering
Different connection types

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Insulation tapes
AXON offers flat cables with insulation tapes of different thicknesses according to the required flexibility,
temperature resistance, colour and marking.
Type of tape
Compatible
pitches (mm)
Material
UL style
Maximum
temperature
rating
Maximum
voltage
rating
Colour
Conductors Comments
Tin
or gold
plated
conductors
Standard
0.30 to 2.54
Polyester
20706
105C
60 Volts
White
Standard,
Flexible
E*
Extra-flexible
0.50 to 1.27
Polyester
20706
105C
60 Volts
White
Extra-flexible,
ultra-flexible
Tin
or gold
plated
conductors
0.50 to 2.54
Polyester
2643
105C
300 Volts
White
Standard,
Flexible
Tin
or gold
plated
conductors
0.50 to 2.54
Polyester
2896
80C
30 Volts
White
Flexible
Tin
plated
conductors
L**
0.50 to 2.54
Polyester
2896
80C
30 Volts
White
Standard,
flexible
Tin
plated
conductors
Used
for special
designs,
please
contact us
Amber
Special
conductors
Tin
or gold
plated
conductors
Polyimide
21039
125C
60 Volts
* Black insulation on request

** UL marking on request
AXOJUMP Flat Flexible Cables can be used at below freezing temperatures as low as -40C.

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Marking
Version A: both sides unmarked.
Version

B: one side marked with standard UL printing
(if originally marked tape is available)
and the other side unmarked.
Specific markings can be studied upon request.
Originally marked tape UL style and AXON logo
Polyimide insulation: upper tape opaque/Lower tape

clear ; ink-jet marking
Conductors
Standard version S
Pitch
(mm)
Width
(mm)
0.50
0.30
0.80
0.50
1.00
0.70
1.25/1.27
0.80
2.54
1.57
UL marking
Thickness
(mm)
Resistance at
20 C / Km
730 max
0.10
400 max
280 max
250 max
0.076
194 nom
Ink-jet marking

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Flexible version F
Pitch
(mm)
Width
(mm)
Thickness
(mm)
0.30
0.15
3164 max
0.50
0.30
1460 max
0.80
0.50
1.00
0.70
520 max
1.25/1.27
0.80
500 max
0.05
Resistance at
20 C / Km
800 max
Flat tin plated copper conductor
Extra flexible version E (E tape only)

Pitch
(mm)
Width
(mm)
0.50
0.30
0.80
0.50
1.00
0.70
1.25/1.27
0.80
Thickness
(mm)
Resistance at
20 C / Km
1730 max
0.035
1030 max
720 max
643 max
Ultra flexible version U (E tape only)

Pitch
(mm)
Width
(mm)
1.00
0.60
1.25/1.27
0.80
Thickness
(mm)
0.025
Resistance at
20 C / Km
Conductor manufacturing
1500 max
970 max
Gold plating at exposed ends

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Standard dimensions
DECREASING PITCHES
Pitch : P (mm)
0.30 *
0.50
0.80
1.00
1.25
1.27
2.54
Number of conductors : N
11-51 **
6-50 **
4-50 **
4-99 **
3-79 **
3-79 **
2-38 **
Span : E (mm)
(N-1) 0.30
(N-1) 0.50
(N-1) 0.80
(N-1) 1.00
(N-1) 1.25
(N-1) 1.27
(N-1) 2.54
Width : W (mm)
(N+1) 0.30
(N+1) 0.50
(N+1) 0.80
(N+1) 1.00
(N+1) 1.25
(N+1) 1.27
(N+1) 2.54
Margin : M (mm)
0.30
0.50
0.80
1.00
1.25
1.27
2.54
max. 0.40
max. 0.40
Tape S and L : according to reference and 0.8

Tape H, E, X, K : according to reference and 1
Strip length : S1, S2 (mm)

Reinforcement length : F1, F2 (mm)
According to reference and 2

According to reference and
Insulated length : L (mm)

40 to 60
2
20 to 60 2
61 to 100 3
101 to 200 4
201 to 3999 5
4000 to 5999 10
6000 to 9999 15
61 to 100
3
101 to 200
4
201 to 500
5
Thickness at end of cable : T (mm)
0.20 mm
0.30 mm
0.30 (with standard conductors)
0.22 (with flexible conductors)
0.20 for 0.30 mm pitch
Cable thickness : t (mm)

Strip length mismatch : S-S (mm)
max. 0.20
max. 0.30
Upper and lower tape mismatch at strip
*Available with insulation type S only - **For special needs, please contact us

max. 0.30
max. 0.40
max. 0.70
max. 0.40
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Shielding
FFC with aluminium shielding

Aluminium foil schielding is possible on flat cables with:
- a width of 7 to 30 mm and a length of 60 to 1100 mm,
> for static applications.
Version S
Aluminium shielded version without grounding.
ALUMINIUM ShIELDING
Version G + grounded tracks (for example G2-G7)

Aluminium shielded version with grounding (max. 3 grounds).
Groundings are possible for 1.00 mm pitch FFC.
pAINTED ShIELD
Welded connection between the aluminium foil to the specified stripped conductor.
FFC with painted shield

A painted shield is possible on flat cables with:
- a width of 3.5 to 30 mm and a length of 50 to 650 mm,
> for dynamic applications (please contact us for further information).
Version PS
painted shielded version without grounding
Version PG + grounded tracks (for example G2-G7)
painted shielded version with grounds (no limit for the number of grounds)

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Special products
Responding to a growing demand for
custom designed products, AXON has
developed numerous special versions of
flat cable:
folded versions,
non-standard or hybrid pitches,
special insulation tapes,
double sided adhesive pads,
punchings
Folded and soldered
crimped contacts,
punching, marking, slitting, stripping and
special mounting/fastening.
AXON can quickly develop the necessary
tooling required to manufacture customised
cables. Our team of technical experts will
offer you design assistance and the best
cable solution suited to your needs.
Ink jet marking / FH 28 punching
Folding
- adapted to the equipments shape.
- easy to install.
Punching
- facilitates positioning of the cable in the
equipment.
- polarisation (POKA YOKE).
- cable retained in the connector.
- improves the contact between
conductors and connector.

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Slitting
- connection to multiple pCBs at different
heights or to different parts of the same
pCB.
- facilitates positioning of the cable into
the equipment.
- polarisation (pOkA YOkE).
Specific marking
LINE MARkING ON ThE REINFORCEMENT
SLITTINGS
- identification of the product.

- polarisation.
- marking of texts, lines, symbols.
Other custom options

Additional insulation layers:
- Increases abrasion resistance.
- Improves electrical insulation.
ADDITIONAL REINFORCEMENT
- Facilitates hot bar soldering.

Mounting brackets.
Strain relieving solder joints.
- Enhances cable/connector retention.
AXON is at your disposal for
any special design.
We can adapt our products to
your manufacturing process.
SpECIFIC pOSITIONNING DEVICE
MOUNTING BRACkETS

FLAT CABLES
Flat Cables
with round pins AXOSTRIP
AXOSTRIP is a flat
cable with round
Main characteristics
pins which can
- Type B : Tin plated copper round conductors on one

end with flat conductors on the other end,
be soldered or
- Type C : Tin plated copper round conductors on both ends,
inserted to achieve
board-to-board
- Straight on both sides,

- pitch: 1.905 mm, 2.00 mm, 2.54 mm, 5.08 mm,
- Insulation: polyester tape.
interconnections.
Flexible (flat section)

Transition
Rigid (round conductor)
Product advantages
- high flexibility,
- high resistance to vibration and bending: reliable connection joint,
- Lower production costs: wave-soldered with the other
components onto the pCB in the same operation,
- Lower purchasing costs since no connectors are required for type C,
- Type B is dismountable, only one connector is needed,
- high quality insulation materials (UL2639),
- preparatory wire stripping and cutting to length is not required,
- ZIF interface if needed (when flat conductors on one end).
Type B
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Type C
E = (N-1) x p
W = (N+1) x p
Where p = pitch
N = number of conductors
axostrip
25
Identification code
RFC
2.54
10 /100 H
3.5 - 3.5
10.0
BType of reinforcement:
- without reinforcement; B: blue; R: red

MARKING A : not marked UL
Conductor thickness - Standard
Reinforcement length in mm
If no value specified F2=10.0
Strip length in mm
Type B if no value specified

S1=3,5 ; S2=5
Type C if no value specified
S1=S2=3,5
Type of insulation tape
H: Polyester (temperature rating: 105C)

Insulated length (25 mm to 999 mm)
Number of conductors
Type of end
B: round conductors on one end, flat

conductors on the other end
C: round conductors on both ends.
Pitch in mm: 1.905/2.00/2.54/5.08
Round-to-flat Cable: AXOSTRIP
Pitch (mm) P
Max. number of conductors
1.905
38
Length (mm) L
2.00
2.54
5.08
37
28
13
25 mm to 999 mm
Pin diameter (mm)
0.40
0.40
0.50
0.50
Standard wire gauge
26
26
24
24
Flat conductor width (mm)
1.30
1.30
1.50
1.50
Flat conductor thickness (mm)
0.10
0.10
0.12
0.12
Margin type B (mm) M
1.905*
2.00*
2.54*
5.08*
Margin type C (mm) M
0.95
1.0
1.27
2.54*
Max. current rating (A)
200
200
300
300
Max. voltage rating (VDC)

* Versions conform to UL 2639
Other pitches are available on request

FLAT CABLES
Bulk Flat Flexible Cables

FLEXLINK
FLEXLINK is a
range of flat flexible
cables supplied
Product advantages
on the reel for any
- Compatible with the most commonly

used crimp contacts,
application where
- Flexibility,
space reduction and

flexibility are the most
important criteria.
- Temperature rating: -40C to 105C,

- Standard packaging: 150 m reels,
- UL style 2690.
Identification code
M
55
NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS
2 to 55
CONDUCTOR MATERIAL
U=Bare copper
P=Polarisation: First conductor : tin plated.
Others : bare copper.
CONDUCTOR SIZE
For 1.25/1.27 pitch: S = 0.66 x 0.076
For 2.54 pitch: L = 1.27 x 0.076
M = 1.57 x 0.076
Bulk flat flexible cable production
PITCH
7 = 1.25 mm
1 = 1.27 mm
2 = 2.54 mm
INSULATION MATERIAL
M = Polyester
H = Polyimide (only available with bare
copper conductors)
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Flexlink
27
General drawing
Dimensions
Cable reference
M-1-S
M-2-M
M-2-L
pitch p (mm)
Total width W (mm)
Margin width M (mm)
Cable thickness T (mm) for polyester version
Cable thickness T (mm) for polyimide version
1.27
1.27 x (N+1)
1.27
0.28
0.20
2.54
2.54 x (N+1)
2.54
0.28
0.20
2.54
2.54 x (N+1)
2.54
0.28
0.20
Electrical characteristics
Characteristics
M-1-S
Current rating (A)
0.9 max.
Voltage rating (V A.C.)
Impedance (typical value at 1 Mhz)
M-2-L
3.0 max.
300 max.
Insulation resistance conductor to conductor

(M. m min)
Capacitance (typical value at 1 khz)
M-2-M
10
Cb (balanced, pF/m)
52
40
33
Co (unbalanced, pF/m)
75
56
46
Zb (balanced, )
162
157
180
Zo (unbalanced, )
110
110
130
440
194
240
Resistance (/km max) at 20c
Flexlink assembly
Flexlink cable with crimped contacts
Connector assemblies on request.

Flat Cable
Assemblies
FDC-Flat Display Connections
AXOLINK
AXOLINK FDC-Flat
Display Connections
are made from
standard AXOJUMP
Product advantages
- Small dimensions: low profile, narrow width design,
- Low cost/high reliability,
- Excellent flexibility and flex life.

and connectors
such as DF-9, DF-19,
FI-SE or FI-X at one
or both ends.
- 0.50 mm, 1.00 mm and 1.25 mm pitches,
- Low profile,
- Temperature rating of the cables: -40C to +105C,
- Standard FFC, ZIF interface,
- VESA, FPDI-1 Interface; LVDS data transfer,
- Lengths as required, but standardised lengths offered
for quick service.
Product availability
Connector type
DF-9**
DF-19*
FI-SE*
FI-X*
FFC type
0.50 (mm)
1.00 (mm)
1.25 (mm)
x
x
28
14
20
30
31
41
51
x
x
x
x
*Standard version is shielded for these connector types. Non shielded versions also available.
**Standard version is non-shielded (shielded version on request)
All versions can be supplied with custom folds.
axolink
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Identification code
FDC 41 / 0100
02
Connection scheme
1 through 40 as defined
on the connection scheme
Connector type C2
M : MALE (Header) - DF-9 / DF-19 / FI-SE / FI-X
F : FEMALE (Receptacle) - DF-9 only
Z : ZIF
Connector type C1
M : MALE (Header) - DF-9 / DF-19 / FI-SE / FI-X
F : FEMALE (Receptacle) - DF-9 only
Connection type
A : connector-connector - same face
B : connector-connector - opposite face
C : DF-9 to ZIF - same face
D : DF-9 to ZIF - opposite face
E : connector - connector
(only for DF-19 / FI-SE / FI-X)
F : connector - ZIF (only for DF-19 / FI-SE / FI-X)
Length
End to end length including connector (mm)
(minimum length : 52 mm )
31, 41 or 51 for DF-9
14, 20 or 30 for DF-19
20 for FI-SE
14, 20 or 30 for FI-X
FDC = Non shielded version

(DF-9, DF-19, FI-SE, FI-X connectors)
FDB = Shielded version
(DF-9, DF-19, FI-SE, FI-X connectors)
Any special version on request

FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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Connection schemes
M: Header
F: Receptacle
DF9
Non-shielded version (FDC), Shielded version on request.
AMF01
BFM08
AMM15
CMZ22
AMM02
BMM09
AFF16
CFZ23
AFF03
BFF10
BMF17
CFZ24
AMF04
AMM11
BMM18
DMZ25
BMM05
AFF12
BFF19
DMZ26
BFF06
AMF13
BMF20
DFZ27
BMF07
AFM14
CMZ21
DFZ28

axolink
31
DF19
Non-shielded version (FDC), Painted shielded version (FDB).
EMM29
EMM30
FMZ31
FMZ32
FI-SE
EMM33
PIN1
PIN1
EMM34
PIN20
PIN1
FMZ35
FI-S
PIN1
FMZ36
ZIF
FI-S
ZIF
FI-X
EMM37
PIN1
EMM38
PIN20
PIN1
FMZ39
FI-X
PIN1
FMZ40
ZIF
FI-X
ZIF

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Dimensions
DF-19
FI-SE
FI-X
51 pts : 32.7 mm
31 pts : 22.7 mm
41 pts : 27.7 mm
DF-9
Where there is a ZIF connector at one end, the standard number of ways for the ZIF
will be 2 more than the DF-19/FI-SE/FI-X connector at the other end
(for DF-9 versions the number of ways is equal for both connectors).
If same number of ways (14, 20 or 30) is required for the ZIF on
DF-19/FI-SE/FI-X versions, AXON can punch the ZIF end to ensure compatibility.
Off-the-shelf products
AXON keeps several standard lengths of Flat Flexible Cables
in stock with 31, 41 or 51 conductors for the different assembly
types to assure a short delivery time. Immediately after receipt
of your order, the termination process is started. Any connector
configuration shown on the following page is possible.

axolink
Standard AXOLINK
assembly lengths
- 76 mm
- 102 mm
- 152 mm
- 203 mm
- 254 mm
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Quick prototyping
for electrical validation
AXON can provide small quantities of AXOLINK
prototypes for electrical validation. Dependent on the
availability of cable, AXON may propose the exact
length required or a slightly different length to provide
the quickest response.
Connection schemes
A
Special products
AXON can also provide special AXOLINK
products, in particular:
- special number of conductors,
Only for
DF-9
- special markings,
- any special length,
- moisture protection of the assembly,
C
- folded versions,
- ferrites on the assembly,
- shielding (aluminium foil or painted shielding),
- shielding with grounding (only painted shielding),
Only for
DF-19, FI-SE and FI-X
- gold plating: for DF-19/FI-SE and FI-X the gold

plating available on the ZIF end.
For ZIF ending of DF-19 / FI-SE / FI-X versions, connector ways = number of conductors + 2.

Flat Display Connections

for LVDS FDC 100
FDC 100 is an impedance

controlled 100 shielded
flat flexible assembly
terminated with
connectors compatible
with board-mount FI-R
connectors. They are
aimed at connecting HD
displays with the LVDS
electrical signaling system.
Application
- Interconnects the motherboard to the display itself on larger hD television displays
(LCD & plasma as well as LCD monitors).
- Made with a shielded Flat Flexible Cable and an innovative connector
design by AXON,
- 41 or 51 way 0.50 mm pitch shielded flat cable with gold plated conductors ends,
- Terminated with connectors compatible with the board-mount FI-R connectors,
- 1.00 mm pitch also available with 30 conductors with gold plated ends.
Product advantages
- Compatible with FI-R connectors,
- Connector with a simple connection system: no need to have an extra
metal link between the pCB connector and the cable shield,
- Foldable for easy installation,
- Small size,
- high flexibility,
- 100 ohm impedance,
- Excellent high speed signal transmission,
- Low cost/high reliability.
FDC 100-FFC LVDS CABLE ASSEMBLY
FDC 100 - Pitch 0.50 mm

With a connector compatible with the FI-R pCB mounted connector.
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FDC 100
ITEM
35
MATERIALS & FINISHES
FFC
pET, Copper / Contact / Gold plating
Connector housing part
Axon connector mating to FI-R
Connector cover part
Clip
ITEM
SPECIFICATIONS
Number of conductors N
41
51
pitch p
0.50 0.03 mm
Length L
L 5 mm
Connector height h
14.95
Shield width G
35.3
40.3
Identification code
FDC 100 41 0075 A
FFC / LVDS
CONDUCTORS
41, 51
LENGTH
(mm)
A: FI-R / FI-R CONNECTOR
Performance
Number of contacts
Signals
Contact resistance
Dielectric withstanding voltage conductor to shield
pitch
Operating temperature range
Impedance
41 or 51
LVDS
< 40 milliohms max
200 VAC R.M.S. (for 1 minute)
0.5 mm
-40C to +80C
assembly 100 ohms 5%
Vibration
Ok (Acc 4g / Shock 6g 10 ms)
humidity
48h -85C / 95 % humidity
Interconnection with FI-R

20 mating cycles: no change of electrical parameters

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Folding impact
on performance
Characteristic impedance
41 ways
90 FOLD
51 ways
OPPOSITE DIRECTION
ZC 3 OHMS
45 FOLD
Conclusion: folding has no adverse

effect on the electrical performance
up to a data rate of 2 Gbit/s.
Electrical characteristics
Eye pattern AXON FDC 100
For any further information,

visit our website
www.lvds-connectors.com

41 ways
51 ways
For 50 Mb/s
For 50 Mb/s
For 500 Mb/s
For 500 Mb/s
For 1 Gb/s
For 1 Gb/s
2009/A - AXON CABLE - RELEASED AUGUST 2009 - All rights reserved - Photos: Nickelkrome
AXOJUMP / AXOLINK / AXOSTRIP / FLEXLINK / FDC 100 : Registered trademarks of AXON CABLE
All information contained in this brochure is subject to change without prior notice.
Indentification code for AXOJUMP

FFC 1.00 A 20/ 0075 S 5.0-5.0- 10.0-10.0 F A BB/ G 2-7
Option
S: Aluminium shielding without grounding
G: Grounded Aluminium shielding + n of grounded conductors
PS: Painted shielding without grounding
PG: Painted shielding with grounding + n of grounded conductors
AU: Gold plated contacts
M: Ink-jet marking
N: Notches, punchings
L: Adhesive labels on the cable
F1: Foldings + n of folds
R1: Marking of a line on the reinforcements + n of markings
V1: Additional reinforcement tape + n of additional reinforcements
Definition of the connection F1 and F2

B, J, K: Blue Polyester
R: Red Polyester
W: White Polyester
H: Polyimide
E: Polyester Easy-to-insert type

-: No reinforcement
T : Bus bar type
UL marking of the insulation tape

A: tape without UL marking
B: tape with UL marking
Type of conductor
S: static
F: flexible (50 m)
E: extra-flexible (35 m)
U: ultra-flexible (25 m)
Reinforcement length F1 and F2 in mm

Strip length S1 and S2 in mm
Type of insulation tape: S / E / L / H / K / X
Insulated length in mm
Type of connection
A: one reinforcement at each end on the same side of the FFC

B: one single reinforcement
C: no reinforcement
D: one reinforcement at each end on opposite sides of the FFC
Pitch in mm: 0.30 / 0.50 / 0.80 / 1.00 / 1.25 / 1.27 / 2.54

Flat Flexible Cable
General drawing
Reinforcement length F1
Reinforcement length F2
Pitch P
Width w
Span E
Margin M
Insulated length L
Strip length S1
Strip length S2
2009 - AXON CABLE - FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES AND FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLIES
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Dear Axon customer,

axolink / FDC 100

Bulk Flat Flexible Cables

Flat cables with round pins

Flat Display Connections

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FFC- Flat Flexible Cables: AXOJUMP

FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES wITh LIF CONNECTOR

The termination of Flat Flexible Cables is made:

Flat Cables with round pins: AXOSTRIP

Bulk Flat Flexible Cables: FLEXLINK

FDC- Flat Display Connections: AXOLINK

BULk FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLES

FDC-FLAT DISPLAy CONNECTIONS

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AXON flat cables and assemblies can

AXON flat cables and assemblies offer

- Extremely small dimensions:

- Simple and fast installation:

FDC 100 - FFC LVDS assembly

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Flat copper conductor

Flat cable insulation

The modern manufacturing equipment

Flat cable workshop

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AXON conforms to the latest RoHS

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Connection with crimped contacts

Connection with soldering

Flat Display connection

AXON also uses these connection techniques to manufacture AXOLINK FDC-Flat

The hot bar soldering process

In order to propose the shielding solution

Shield efficiency is measured on a network

This graph shows the

Transfer impedance Zt (mOhms)

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Grounded Painted shield - P=1,00mm

top static PLATE

Flex life test

Minimum number of cycles

more than 70 000 000

(2.54 mm pitch only)

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Gold plated Flat

These gold plated cables have been

Our punching process is camera-driven

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GOLD PLATING AT EXPOSED ENDS

SAME NUMBER OF CONDUCTORS BUT DECREASING PITCH

0.3 mm PITCH VERSUS 2.54 mm PITCH

Removable connection (connector/connector)

FFC, TYPE B - STRIPPED VERSION

FFC, BUS BAR VERSION

Mixed connection (solder/connector)

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Solder connection (solder/solder)

- Extremely small dimensions:

- Simple and fast installation:

Solder connection (solder/solder)

B: round conductors on one end, flat