Flat cable and display apparatus including the same

Abstract

A flat cable for connecting a plurality of devices includes a plurality of signal lines which are divided into a plurality of signal groups, wherein at least a part of the signal groups are separated by a separating section; and a plurality of connectors which are respectively provided at opposite ends of the plurality of signal lines and respectively connectable to the plurality of devices.

1 . A flat cable for connecting a plurality of devices, the flat cable comprising:
 a plurality of signal lines which are divided into a plurality of signal groups, wherein at least a part of the signal groups are spatially separated from one another by a separating section; and   a plurality of connectors which are respectively provided at opposite ends of the plurality of signal lines and respectively connectable to the plurality of devices.   
     
     
         2 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the separating section comprises a slit. 
     
     
         3 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the separating section extends in parallel to a direction along which the plurality of signal lines transmit signals. 
     
     
         4 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of signal lines of each of the signal groups are connected to each other from side to side. 
     
     
         5 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of signal lines transmit a low voltage differential signaling signal. 
     
     
         6 . The flat cable according to  claim 5 , wherein at least one of the signal groups comprises a signal line for transmitting a “+” signal, a signal line for transmitting a “−” signal, and a ground line. 
     
     
         7 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , further comprising a binding member having a tubular shape which secures the plurality of signal groups to one another. 
     
     
         8 . The flat cable according to  claim 7 , wherein the binding member comprises one of silicon, plastic and rubber. 
     
     
         9 . The flat cable according to  claim 7 , wherein the binding member comprises a cutting line in the form of a helical pattern extending around a tubular exterior surface of the binding member. 
     
     
         10 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of signal groups are each bent at a predetermined angle to retain predetermined gaps between the plurality of signal groups. 
     
     
         11 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of sheaths covering the plurality of signal lines, respectively. 
     
     
         12 . The flat cable according to  claim 11 , wherein the plurality of sheaths are formed with a mesh pattern on a surface thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The flat cable according to  claim 12 , wherein the mesh pattern comprises a silver material. 
     
     
         14 . The flat cable according to  claim 12 , wherein the separating section is formed so as to not intercept the mesh-pattern. 
     
     
         15 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , further comprising a shield which is provided in the separating section and intercepts noise. 
     
     
         16 . The flat cable according to  claim 15 , wherein the shield has a linear shape. 
     
     
         17 . The flat cable according to  claim 15 , wherein the shield comprises at least one of aluminum and iron. 
     
     
         18 . The flat cable according to  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of connectors are connected to the plurality of devices, and the plurality of devices are misaligned with one another relative a direction along which the signal lines extend. 
     
     
         19 . A display apparatus comprising:
 a signal processor comprising a first device which processes a received video signal;   a display unit comprising a second device which displays an image based on the video signal; and   a flat cable connecting the first device and the second device,   the flat cable comprising:   a plurality of signal lines which are divided into a plurality of signal groups wherein at least a part of the signal groups are spatially separated from one another by a separating section; and   a plurality of connectors which are respectively provided at opposite ends of the plurality of signal lines and respectively connectable to the plurality of devices.   
     
     
         20 . A flat cable for connecting a plurality of devices, the flat cable comprising
 a first connector;   a second connector; and   a plurality of signal lines which connect the first connector and the second connector and extend along a first direction,   wherein the signal lines are aligned with one another along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and divided into a plurality of signal groups each comprising at least two of the signal lines among the plurality of signal lines,   wherein the signal lines of each of the signal groups are connected to one another, and   wherein at least a portion of each of each two adjacent signal groups are spatially separated from one another.   
     
     
         21 . The flat cable according to  claim 20 , wherein the portions of the two adjacent signal groups are spatially separated by a slit extending along the first direction.