There are three types of flexible circuitry being used today. FFC, or flat flexible cable, usually consists of flattened conductors laminated between two dielectric films.  FFC is the most robust of the three types of cable with the highest current carrying capability. FPC, or flexible printed circuitry, consists of chemically etched copper conductors on a base film of Mylar or similar material. This cable is a bit lighter weight and usually requires a stiffener for termination to the connector. FPC is usually identified by its brown color. Lastly, CIC, or conductive ink circuit, is similar to FPC in construction except the conductors are a thin layer of conductive paste; usually a carbon ink material. Logically, it follows that CIC cable has the lowest current carrying capacity. The most common cables in use today are FPC and FFC, and most connectors that accommodate one can accommodate the other. However, connectors for CIC cable generally require modified contacts and as a result, connectors for CIC have a different part number than their FFC/FPC equivalents. Care must be exercised to insure the chosen connector will accept the cable being specified in the application.