What is this connector called?

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Speakerguy

Active Member

• Jul 7, 2008

• #1

What are the female ends on this ribbon cable called? I would like to get some of these that are keyed. Thanks!

https://www.melabs.com/images/ICD210A.jpg

https://www.melabs.com/images/ICSPCABLE.jpg

 

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KMoffett

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• Jul 7, 2008

• #2

IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) Header connectors.

Ken

 

ericgibbs

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Most Helpful Member

• Jul 7, 2008

• #3

hi,
As Ken says they are IDC.

Normally they are polarised, a raised area on the cable socket mates with a recess in the plug body [pcb end]

You can buy the female headers with quick release levers, which are fitted to the ends of the plug.

Use a bench vice , carefully, to connect the ribbon cable to the header

 

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ericgibbs

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• Jul 7, 2008

• #4

hi Spkrguy,

Excuse the poor image.

Its the IDC with release levers, ideal for use where the connector is disconnected frequently.

 

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Blueteeth

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• Jul 7, 2008

• #5

I think they are all keyed aren't they? You'll need a keyed socket to make sure its connected the right way around though.

 

Mikebits

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• Jul 7, 2008

• #6

Not all are keyed. Why, I do not know.