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Curious Inventor - Store: IDC Socket (16pos) for Ribbon Cable
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IDC Socket (16pos) for Ribbon Cable
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short description:

Clamp onto ribbon cable to make a female connector that connects to double row headers or receptacles.

more information and instructions:

  • Fits on double-rowed, .025" square, spaced .1" apart headers.
  • 1 amp rating
  • phosphor bronze plated with .1u" on mating area, tin on termination area.
  • Three pieces including strain relief (not shown above). See completed picture below.
  • Features a polarized notch

Installation: Although special crimpers exist to clamp together pieces, a small work bench clamp can also be used. Fold the cable over and install the strain relief piece to complete. (instructions shown for 10 pos. socket)