IDC Connectors
IDC is short for Insulation-Displacement Connector. These electrical connectors are designed for ribbon cables and telecommunications applications. They are also referred to as insulation-piercing contacts (IPCs).Flat Ribbon Cable AssembliesIDC connectors are most commonly used with Flat Ribbon Cables to create a cable assembly. Ribbon cables consist of multiple wires connected together in a thin, flat ribbon. The IDC connector has sharp contact points which pierce the insulation and make contact with the wire. They are quick and easy as you do not need to strip shrouded wires like conventional crimping methods. IDCs are an ideal ribbon cable termination.IDC Connectors use cold welding technology. The IDC connector terminal pushes down and cuts through the insulation of the wire. During this process, there is significant pressure applied which create this cold weld. Some IDC connectors also come with strain relief functionality which helps to protect the ribbon cable connection and improve life span and reliability.Things to consider when purchasing an IDC:Number of Contacts – IDC’s are available with different numbers of pins or connections. For example, 4-way and 10-way. Note: the pins may be across multiple rows.Gender – IDC’s can come in a male version, also known as a plug, or female version, also known as a socket or header.Pitch – This refers to the distance between each contact. For example, 1.2 mm. This needs to be compatible with the ribbon connector you wish to connect.Mounting Type – IDC plugs and sockets are usually mounted onto a cable or a PCB as a header.Where are they used?Low voltage applicationsComputer DriveSSDsSmartphonesLaptopsRITS ConnectorsRITS (remote I/O terminal system) connectors are a type of printed circuit board connector that allows you to easily make connections using a generic tool and connector. The advantage of RITS connectors is that they save you a lot of time and effort, as other connections require greater precision and may need more preparation, such as stripping the wires before they can be connected.
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Harting 16-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND67,719.52 -
Harting 20-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND76,927.84 -
Harting 26-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND76,927.84 -
Harting 34-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND88,246.40 -
Harting 40-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND99,181.28 -
Harting 50-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND123,161.28 -
Harting 6-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND40,478.24 -
Harting 60-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND173,231.52 -
Harting 64-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND8,094,688.80Box (1 Box of 50) -
HARWIN 10-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND356,055.04Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
HARWIN 10-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND292,939.68 -
HARWIN 34-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND2,018,348.64Pack (1 Pack of 22) -
Hirose 20-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND122,010.24 -
Hirose 50-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND190,305.28 -
JAE 10-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND82,107.52 -
ASSMANN WSW 50-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND126,422.56Bag (1 Bag of 5) -
Marl Red Indicator, 2.8V, 8mm Mounting Hole Size
VND118,173.44 -
Molex 10-Way IDC Connector Plug Through Hole Mount, 1-Row
VND103,018.08Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Molex 10-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND71,172.64Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Molex 10-Way IDC Connector Socket for Surface Mount, 1-Row
VND165,366.08Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Molex 12-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND57,360.16 -
Molex 12-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND98,797.60Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Molex 14-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
VND172,272.32Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Molex 14-Way IDC Connector Socket for Surface Mount, 1-Row
VND172,080.48Pack (1 Pack of 5)