3M 10-Way IDC Connector Female for Cable, 2 Row

Meet your ribbon-cable connection needs with this insulation displacement contact (IDC) socket from 3M. It's a handy component, designed to simplify the job of terminating your cables for maximum productivity. It has sharp contact points that pierce the insulation and make contact with the multiple wires inside the flattened cable. This quick termination solution eliminates the need to strip the shrouded wires. The female unit features 10 contacts across two rows and has a standard 2.54mm pitch.

• Comes preassembled, for quick termination• Unplugs smoothly with optional double-sided adhesive pull tab• Sword packaging enables easy loading of manual and semi-automatic assembly equipment• Double-recessed cover, so you can terminate the cable from either side

• Computer drives• Smartphones• Laptops

First, think about the number of contacts you need – IDCs come with different numbers of pins or connections. Then, consider gender – IDCs can come in a male version (also known as a plug) or a female version (known as a socket or header). It's also worth considering the distance or pitch you need between each contact, as well as which mounting type you prefer.

From 3M, the 891 Series ribbon cable connectors feature military polarization and centre bumps. They terminate faster than two-piece sockets and their sword packaging makes easy loading of manual and semi-automatic assembly equipment.

• Preassembled, terminates faster than two-piece sockets

Ribbon cables are known for their space saving and high data transfer capabilities. They are often used to connect internal computer peripherals, and less frequently for external connections. They are known for being well suited to mass termination with IDC (insulation displacement connectors.) This quick and practical termination solution means that ribbon cabling is a common standard in electronics and computing.

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