In flat cable, pitch is the nominal distance between the index edges of two adjacent conductors, defining the regular spacing of the conductors.
In flat cable, pitch is the nominal center-to-center distance between two adjacent conductors, measured from the index edge of one to the corresponding edge of the next. This regular spacing defines how the conductors are arranged across the width of the flat cable and is a fundamental dimension of the construction. Standard pitches allow flat cable to mate with matching connectors.
Because flat cable is often terminated with mass-termination connectors that contact all conductors at once, the pitch must match the connector's contact spacing precisely. A consistent, standardized pitch ensures reliable termination and compatibility between cable and connectors.
In commercial and industrial electronics, flat cable with a defined pitch supports organized, high-density connections within equipment. Recognizing the pitch is part of confirming compatibility between flat cable and its connectors.
Because flat cable is often terminated with mass-termination connectors that contact every conductor at once, the pitch must match the connector's contact spacing precisely, so a consistent, standardized pitch is what ensures reliable termination and compatibility.
Recognizing how pitch must match a connector's contact spacing helps in confirming compatibility between flat cable and the mass-termination connectors that terminate it.
This makes a consistent, standardized pitch essential to reliable termination, ensuring that flat cable mates correctly with the connectors designed to contact all its conductors at once.
At Windy City Wire, an understanding of construction dimensions such as pitch supports the selection of cable suited to an application. Recognizing how conductor spacing affects termination and compatibility helps customers match flat cable to their equipment and connectors.