Flat Cable Assemblies for Targeting Systems
Cicoil's highly durable Flat Cable Assemblies are designed for use in targeting pods, thermographic camera and infrared sight systems typically utilized in multi-role fighter aircraft, attack helicopters and maritime surveillance vessels where unparalleled performance is critical and cable failure is not an option. The compact, Flexx-Sil ™ encased flat cable solutions are engineered to provide consistent electrical characteristics, space & weight savings, EMI/RFI suppression, optimum cable flexibility and are well suited to meet the stringent demands of mission-critical applications.
Unlike other types of cables, such as Teflon or Polyurethane, Cicoil utilizes an exclusive process of encapsulating individual components in a shock absorbing jacket that renders them unaffected by repeated exposure to severe vibration, G-Forces, flames (UL 94V-0), ice, fog, ozone, steam, humidity, extreme temperatures (-65°C to +165°C), harsh weather, salt corrosion, operational stress, chemicals and the rigors of turbulent flight. This combination of features makes Cicoil flat cable assemblies the ideal alternative to formed flat cables, wire harnesses and bulky round cables in high tech targeting and vision system applications.
Each Cicoil flat cable can incorporate a variety of components including power conductors, controlled impedance pairs, shielded control wires, video conductors, multi-layer shielding options and Cicoil's patented StripMount ™ fastening strip, all combined in a single condensed cable design, precisely controlling the inner component spacing, jacket thickness and the overall cable shape. Cables are available in continuous lengths, break-outs, custom shapes for very tight spaces, cut to order, or as assemblies, complete with connectors of your choice, 100% tested and inspected for peak electrical performance, quality and reliability.
Cicoil's unique crystal-clear Flexx-Sil ™ encapsulation needs no external sheathing or conduit for protection, is tear-resistant and will not deform or wear during a lifetime of more than 10 million cycles, even under tight bending radius and high speed flexing conditions. Cicoil's highly durable Flexx-Sil™ jacket is "self-healing" from small punctures and cable jacket damage can easily be repaired in the field. For applications that require resistance to abrasion and adhesion, Cicoil offers low friction coating options by request.
Cicoil's Shock Absorbing Cables are Halogen-Free, Flame Retardant, UL Recognized, CE Conforming, RoHS & REACH Compliant, and are cured continuously, with no debris or material impurities, in an automated, climate controlled environment.
Cicoil has been a leader in designing and manufacturing high performance cable assemblies for almost sixty years. The company's Patented Flexx-Sil ™ Flat Cable Technology provides high flexibility, extremely long life, and they can withstand temperature extremes from -65 degrees to +260 degrees Celsius. Cicoil's flat cables are used in thousands of demanding applications; including aircraft fuel control cells, semiconductor automation, and the Space Shuttle. Cicoil designs and manufactures its Flexx-Sil ™ jacketed cables and cable assemblies in an automated facility in Valencia, California. Cicoil's quality assurance system is certified to the ISO 9001 (AS9100) standard. Visit www.cicoil.com for more information, or call 661-295-1295 to speak to an application engineer.