An FFC (Flexible Flat Cable) is a thin, flexible ribbon cable used for transmitting electrical signals inside electronic devices such as LCDs, touch panels, cameras or motherboards. It consists of parallel copper conductors embedded in a flexible insulating material, allowing it to be routed easily through tight spaces. Standard FFCs have anywhere from a few to dozens of pins, with pitches of 0.5 mm or 1 mm, and their ends are often reinforced with a stiffener for easy insertion into ZIF/FPC connectors.
The advantage of FFC is its small thickness, low weight and simple assembly, while its drawback is less mechanical robustness compared to shielded cables. In flat displays, FFCs carry image, touch and power signals between the screen and the controller, adapter or main board.
