RS PRO 16-Way IDC Connector Female for Cable, 2 Row

The connector also features a central bump polarisation and double depth polarising grooves in the socket body for ease of mating. The design of the IDC incorporates a built-in strain relief, for peace of mind when writing important PCB and SMT connections.

This cable mount IDC connector supports up to a 1A current and 15Ω contact resistance.

• Strong polyester housing

• Central Bump Polarization

• Operating temperature from -45°C to +105°C

• Supports a 1.27mm cable pitch

IDCs are designed to be used with flat ribbon cables, and can support a huge range of wire-to-board applications. They’re mainly used in computers connecting drives, cd drives, SSD’s and other components that aren’t on the motherboard. They’re also found in phones, laptops and plenty of other devices.

An IDC connector is also known as an insulation displacement connector, this is because it terminates by slicing through a cable's insulation and making a ’cold-weld’ from the connector to the wire. With no soldering or specialist tooling to worry about, IDC connectors save a huge amount of time compared to stripping the wires, so makes for an easy and efficient install. As such, when it comes to reducing assembly times, these connectors are an attractive option.

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When it comes to electronic connectors, RS PRO supplies a huge variety of solutions. Whether you're connecting industrial machinery in an automated factory or implementing IT solutions in a commercial office, RS PRO is with you every step of the way.