Electronic components must perform in difficult environments, locations and conditions. Flat cable is often the best, and sometime the only choice for electrical interconnections in many demanding environments because it is lighter, thinner, more flexible, and has a longer flex life than other cable types.
Gore's flat cables use insulation, buffering and jacketing materials that transfer fewer stresses, minimizing conductor fatigue. Options for self-supported cabling with controlled motion, eliminating the need for cable tracks in some applications, are available.
This Dec. 16, 2009 presentation investigates the impact of harsh environments on cable systems and some of the variables that you can control to improve performance.