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Folded ribbon cable assembly having integral shielding

US5162611A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1991
Grant dateNov 10, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B9/003
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides two ribbon cable for conducting AC power and digital data signals respectively. A pliable insulating material holds together and electrically insulates the conductors on each ribbon cable. Conductive material, such as a conductive foil or conductive plastic serves to shield the electromagnetic interference generated by the transmitted AC power from the data conductors. The ribbon cables are folded in a protective outer jacket so that the conductive material is disposed substantially between the power conductors and the data conductors. This maximizes the electromagnetic interference shielding of the conductive material.

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