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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16 WAY BUMP SKT W/STRAIN RELIEF,1A
IDR37,026.17 -
16 WAY HE10 SKT W/ STRAIN RELIEF
IDR103,945.99 -
16 WAY IDC BUMP POLARISED SOCKET,1A
IDR34,928.37 -
Molex 16-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
IDR69,227.40Reel (1 Reel of 5) -
16 WAY IDT HOUSING,1.27MM PITCH LOW PROF
IDR62,619.33Bag (1 Bag of 5) -
16 WAY MICRO-MATCH CABLE PLUG,1.27MM
IDR183,767.28Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
16 WAY UNIVERSAL R/A PLUG,24.89MM L
IDR58,528.62 -
RS PRO, 16 Way, Straight PCB Header
IDR60,731.31 -
16P MICRO-MATCH MALE 1.27MM
IDR0.00 -
16W IDC POLARISED SKT NO STRAIN RELIEF
IDR40,277.76Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
16WAY IDC STRAIGHT BOXED HEADER,25.7MM L
IDR58,948.18 -
18 WAY IDT HOUSING,1.27MM PITCH LOW PROF
IDR61,675.32Bag (1 Bag of 5) -
2 WAY MTA CABLE MOUNT SKT,2.54MM 22AWG
IDR21,817.12Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
2.54MM UNIVERSAL PCB EJECTOR HEADER, 34P
IDR64,717.13 -
20 W IDC SIDE SOCKET
IDR51,815.66 -
20 WAY BUMP SKT W/STRAIN RELIEF,1A
IDR42,060.89 -
20 WAY HE10 SKT W/ STRAIN RELIEF
IDR144,853.09 -
20 WAY IDC BUMP POLARISED SOCKET
IDR47,620.06 -
20 WAY IDC BUMP POLARISED SOCKET,1A
IDR36,187.05 -
Molex 20-Way IDC Connector Socket for Cable Mount, 2-Row
IDR64,717.13Bag (1 Bag of 5) -
20 WAY UNIVERSAL IDC CABLE SKT,29.97MM L
IDR55,801.48 -
20 WAY UNIVERSAL R/A PLUG,29.97MM L
IDR28,634.97 -
RS PRO, 20 Way, Straight PCB Header
IDR58,213.95 -
20W IDC BOX HEADER
IDR67,444.27
