Amtek IDC Socket Connectors

Amtek IDC Sockets

Quick Overview

Amtek offers a diverse range of IDC connectors, including sockets and headers with pin counts ranging from 8 to 64 positions, available with either tin or gold contact finishes. These connectors feature strain relief, polarizing keys, and eject hooks, and are available in free-hanging or panel mount options. IDC D-sub and DIP connectors are also part of our product lineup.
Amtek IDC Connectors

Details

Amtek’s board-to-wire connectors provide essential connectivity between wires and printed circuit boards (PCBs), offering robust, modular, and compact solutions designed to meet the growing demands of our customers.

IDC stands for Insulation-Displacement Connector. These connectors are designed for ribbon cables and telecommunications applications and are also known as insulation-piercing contacts (IPCs).

Key Features:

Available in multiple pin counts
Standard 0.1″ pin spacing
Insulation displacement design for quick assembly
UL94-V0 plastic material
Complete with strain relief

These connectors are compatible with any standard 0.1″ spaced dual-row pin headers. The IDC contacts enable rapid crimping onto flat ribbon cables. These female sockets connect to male pin headers and feature a polarizing tab to ensure proper alignment when used with shrouded headers (“box headers”). Crimping the ribbon cable into the IDC connector can be done using various methods and dedicated tools designed for different volume and budgetary needs. For those not opting for dedicated tooling, a small bench vise or arbor press can also be used to reliably crimp the connector onto the cable.

IDC Socket Connectors: Linking Ribbon Cables to Computer Hardware

Amtek manufactures IDC connectors, including D-sub flat cable-style and dual-row female sockets, designed to link ribbon cables to computer hardware. These connectors cold-weld to the wire, ensuring a long-lasting, highly reliable gas-tight connection. Ideal for low-current applications such as telecoms, networking, and signal connections between electronic or computer system components, Amtek’s IDC connectors offer exceptional value, with additional savings available when purchased in bulk. These connectors are suitable for both internal device connections and connections between devices, providing a versatile solution for various applications.

Insulation displacement connectors (IDC) are perfect for device manufacturers needing to connect two or more PCBs over longer distances. When standard mezzanine or mother/daughter card arrangements are insufficient, IDC connectors deliver reliable connectivity via ribbon cables.

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