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Ribbon Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OM4 50µm Riser EXT 10G Multimode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OM4 50µm Riser EXT 10G Multimode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Single mode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Single mode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OS2 SMF-28 Single mode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OS2 SMF-28 Single mode Freedm UltraRibbon Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OM3 50µm Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OM3 50µm Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OS2 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OS2 SMF-28 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OS2 SMF-28 Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Free Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber 50µm Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber 50µm Riser Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable
  • Corning Multi Fiber OM4 50µm Riser EXT 10G Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable
    Corning Multi Fiber OM4 50µm Riser EXT 10G Freedm UltraRibbon Interlocking Armored Gel Filled Cable

About Ribbon Cables

Ribbon cables are a type of flat, flexible cable that contains many conducting wires running parallel to each other on the same flat plane. Because of their structure, they look like a piece of ribbon—hence the name.

Key Features

  • Flat and Wide: Instead of round bundles, the wires are laid side by side, making the cable thin and wide.
  • Parallel Conductors: Each conductor is insulated, and all run parallel, which simplifies connection between multiple pins.
  • Flexible: Easily bends to fit into compact spaces inside devices.

Common Uses

  • Computers & Electronics: Connecting internal components like hard drives, floppy drives, CD/DVD drives, and older motherboard connections.
  • Industrial Machines: Used in robotics and automated equipment where space is tight and movement is frequent.
  • Consumer Devices: Printers, scanners, and other devices often use ribbon cables for their compact, flexible nature.

Advantages

  • Easy to route inside equipment due to their flat form.
  • Can connect multiple pins in parallel without needing separate cables.
  • Flexible, making them suitable for folding or routing in confined spaces.
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Limitations

  • Not as rugged as round cables.
  • Can be prone to electromagnetic interference if not shielded.
  • Usually intended for short-distance internal connections, not long external runs.

In short: Ribbon cables are flat, multi-wire cables designed to save space and make multi-pin connections easier, commonly found inside electronic devices and computers.

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