A flat cable is a type of electrical cable that has a flat, ribbon-like shape, allowing it to be easily routed in tight spaces. These cables often consist of multiple conductors arranged side by side, which helps reduce the overall thickness and improve flexibility. Flat cables are commonly used in applications like computer connections, printers, and other electronic devices. One popular example of flat cables is the IDE cable, which connects hard drives to motherboards in computers. Another type is the FFC (Flat Flexible Cable), often used in mobile devices and appliances due to its lightweight and space-saving design.