Reliability and economics of various methods of shielding of flat conductor cable

We have seen that many different shielding techniques can be used in fabricating shielded flat conductor cable. These are not the only one available, but at the present time are used in various equipment throughout the country. It has also been noted that these techniques are not cheap, usually relying on expensive materials and relatively complicated fabrication techniques. Flat conductor shielded cables therefore should be applied judiciously and not considered as a universal substitute for round wire shielded cables. Nor can it be said of any of the six types of cables discussed that one is the “best.” Each has its own merits and should be considered accordingly.