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    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 Assemblies

    IDC 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 applications
    • Computer Drive
    • SSDsSmartphones
    • Laptops

    RITS Connectors

    RITS (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.

    2126 Products showing for IDC Connectors

    RS PRO
    34
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    3A
    Gold over Nickel
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    1000V ac
    RS PRO
    34
    2
    Female
    1.27mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1A
    Gold over Nickel
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    250V ac
    RS PRO
    12
    2
    Female
    2mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1A
    Gold
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    500V ac
    RS PRO
    34
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    3A
    Gold over Nickel
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    1000V ac
    RS PRO
    20
    2
    Male
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Vertical
    IDC
    1A
    Tin over Nickel
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    500V
    RS PRO
    8
    2
    Male
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Vertical
    IDC
    1A
    Tin over Nickel
    -
    -40°C
    +105°C
    500V
    RS PRO
    16
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    1A
    Gold over Nickel
    -
    -55.0°C
    105.0°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    20
    2
    Male
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1A
    Gold over Nickel
    AMP-LATCH
    -65.0°C
    105.0°C
    250 V ac
    Samtec
    10
    2
    Male
    1.27mm
    Surface Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    3M
    64
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    1A
    Gold over Nickel
    79
    -55.0°C
    105.0°C
    1 kV
    TE Connectivity
    8
    1
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    5A
    Tin over Nickel
    MTA-156
    -55.0°C
    105.0°C
    250 V ac
    TE Connectivity
    2
    1
    Female
    3.96mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    7A
    Tin over Nickel
    MTA-156
    -55°C
    +105°C
    600 V ac
    3M
    30
    2
    Receptacle
    2.54mm
    Wire Mount
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    -
    TE Connectivity
    8
    1
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    5A
    Tin over Nickel
    MTA-100
    -55.0°C
    105.0°C
    250 V ac
    Stelvio Kontek
    12
    1
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    3A
    Tin
    Autocom
    -55.0°C
    125.0°C
    500.0 V ac
    RS PRO
    26
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    1A
    Gold over Nickel
    -
    -55.0°C
    105.0°C
    -
    HARTING
    10
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Right Angle
    IDC
    2.5A
    Gold
    SEK-18
    -
    -
    320.0 V ac
    Amphenol Communications Solutions
    4
    2
    Female
    2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1A
    Gold
    Quickie
    -65.0°C
    105.0°C
    1.0 kV ac
    Wurth Elektronik
    20
    2
    Male
    1.27 mm, 2.54mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1A
    Tin over Nickel
    WR-MM
    -40.0°C
    105.0°C
    -
    TE Connectivity
    18
    2
    Male
    1.27mm
    Cable Mount
    Straight
    IDC
    1.5A
    Tin over Nickel
    Micro-MaTch
    -40.0°C
    105.0°C
    230 V ac
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