In the development of intelligent terminals, industrial automation, medical equipment, and high-performance consumer electronics, designers are faced with the challenge of achieving high reliability connections in extremely small spaces. Flexible Flat Cable (FFC / Flexible Printed Cable, FPC) stands out due to its ultra-thin, flexible, foldable, and high signal integrity characteristics, making it an important component for internal interconnection in modern intelligent devices. Parlex USA LLC, as a well-known brand in flexible interconnect products, offers mature and reliable solutions.
I. Parlex Brand and Product Overview
Parlex was founded in 1970 and is a leading manufacturer in the field of flexible cables and flexible interconnects, with its products widely used in industries such as computers, electronics, communications, automotive, and medical. As a fully-owned subsidiary of Johnson Electric, Parlex has design and application support centers globally, providing customized development, prototype design, and high-quality mass manufacturing services.
Parlex's products mainly include:
Flexible Flat Cable (FFC): Suitable for low to medium density signal/power transmission
Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC): Suitable for high-density and complex routing planning
Customizable flexible interconnect components: Meet special environment and durability requirements
These products feature high flexibility, high-density wiring, bend resistance, excellent signal integrity, and reliable electrical performance, especially suitable for space-limited scenarios of thin and light intelligent devices.
Two, selection and compatibility / reference and suggestions for alternative solutions
Key Points for Parlex Cable Selection
Conductor spacing: Choose appropriate spacing based on transmission rate (e.g., 1.27mm / 2.54mm)
Electrical specifications: Select the corresponding specifications according to the maximum voltage, current, and signal frequency.
Flexible demand: Applications requiring frequent bending should choose high-life bending grade materials
2. Compatibility and domestic substitution reference
With the enhancement of the domestic electronic manufacturing industry, more and more enterprises are paying attention to alternative solutions for domestic flexible wiring harnesses. In the process of replacement, attention should be paid to:
Performance verification: Ensure stable performance in high and low temperatures, humidity, EMI shielding, and insertion/extraction life
Regulations and Certification: Confirm compliance with UL, RoHS, AEC-Q and other certification requirements
Risk and Strategy: Imported brands have advantages in materials and technology, domestic substitution requires thorough testing
It is recommended that enterprises conduct sample tests and small-scale verifications before gradually expanding the application of domestic substitute products in mass production.
Typical applications of Parlex in intelligent devices
Smartphone / Tablet: screen, camera, and key module interconnection
Wearable devices: thin and foldable structure design
Medical equipment: High reliability signal transmission
Industrial automation equipment: dynamic connection of robots and control systems
Flexible flat cables are a key internal interconnection solution under the trend of slimming down, high-speed transmission, and multi-functional integration in intelligent products. Parlex provides high-density, stable and reliable interconnection products. Meanwhile, domestic alternative solutions have the potential in terms of cost, lead time, and localization services, but they need to be fully verified for performance and certification compliance.
We continue to focus on the R&D of domestic alternatives for international flexible connection products such as Parlex and optimize the market application solutions. If you are interested in the domestic alternative solutions for Parlex brand products, have procurement needs, or are interested in cooperation in this direction, please contact: Manager Zhang.
18665383950, WeChat number same)，We look forward to cooperating with more customers and industry partners for win-win results!
