Laminate construction of Kapton, FEP, and Teflon film encasing an etched copper foil conductor. Multiple complex cable configurations are used together in this assembly.
The assembly includes: controlled impedance, shielded, and unshielded configurations. Cables are terminated to connectors and potted.
Cable operating temperature: (-) 65 deg. F to (+) 260 deg. F.
These flexible flat cables are manufactured for the SPECIAL PURPOSE DEXTEROUS MANIPULATOR (Robotic Arm) - INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION. Various shapes and lengths are designed to properly fit the SHOULDER, ELBOW, and WRIST of the SPDM. The cable harness contains from 9 to 25 layer stack ups.