FPC : Flexible Printed Circuits
Long FPC
Overview
This FPC becomes the industry-first product thanks to max. 100 meters in length compared to max. 0.5 meters of a conventional FPC.
Features
- This FPC can be used as an alternative to cables.
- The weight of the FPC is approximately 1/100 lighter than cables.
- The maximum thickness is approximately 0.1 mm, which enables the FPC to be installed in confined spaces.
- In contrast to cables, since erroneous wiring does not occur, the efficiency of assembly work can be improved.
Application examples
- This FPC can be applied to large FA equipment and large lighting equipment.
In addition, the FPC has also been adopted for wiring of the space development equipment.
Example of mounting of LED on Long FPC.
Small "IKAROS" solar power sail demonstration machine
(Images provided by: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA))
