European IDC connectors

BudP · 9th July 2010, 01:18 AM

Hi Everyone,

I started a new kit based project a couple of weeks ago. Everything went along fine until I made my first attempts at flat ribbon cables with female IDC connectors on the ends.

The cables went together fine, but as it was my first time with this IDC experience, I did not realize the problems that would arise if I made them a little too long, as I would with other forms of wiring. Once that idiocy had sunk in, I tried to take the connectors off. Maybe not the best idea and one that compounded my problems.

Turns out that sourcing 2mm grid female IDC connectors in the US is beyond my skill set. Sourcing 0.100 inch grid, two row connectors is trivial, 0.079 inch (2mm) two row connectors, not so much.

I have emailed the kit provider, asking to purchase another full set, without response to date. I don't really think this is a problem he has to solve, but I did want to explore that path.

Now, I am asking for help in finding these little plastic bits, that without a source, are going to sink a $500 kit and my only project this year. Can anyone provide a source, preferably in the US, for these 10 pin, 14 pin and 26 pin female, 2mm grid, two row connectors with cable strain relief clamps?

454Casull · 9th July 2010, 02:19 AM

tyco electronics

planet10 · 9th July 2010, 02:41 AM

Are you talking about computer ribbon cables?

dave

BudP · 9th July 2010, 03:25 AM

Cable is a flat cable and the connectors are Insulation displacement connectors. The cable in question has 26 wires and a single polarity stripe. The connectors have a polarity block, are a two piece snap together body with an anvil and ID teeth. There is a snap on strain relief and yes they are very similar to flat ribbon computer connectors, but must have the Metric spacing.

BudP · 9th July 2010, 03:51 AM

454Casull can you please provide a specific link for Tyco's IDC 2mm connector's? I have yet to find any of that sort of device from them. Certainly their web site is empty of them, as are Mouser and Digi Key. Thanks for your help.

leadbelly · 9th July 2010, 04:16 AM

Digi-Key - WM14226-ND (Manufacturer - 87568-2663)

Digi-Key - WM14326-ND (Manufacturer - 87568-2693)

BudP · 9th July 2010, 04:42 AM

Thanks Leadbelly, those are certainly what I am looking for. Now, if I can just find the strain relief that is shown on the Mollex drawing but not in the Digi Key catalog pages.

9th July 2010, 01:18 AM	#1
BudP diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: upper left crust, united snakes	European IDC connectors Hi Everyone, I started a new kit based project a couple of weeks ago. Everything went along fine until I made my first attempts at flat ribbon cables with female IDC connectors on the ends. The cables went together fine, but as it was my first time with this IDC experience, I did not realize the problems that would arise if I made them a little too long, as I would with other forms of wiring. Once that idiocy had sunk in, I tried to take the connectors off. Maybe not the best idea and one that compounded my problems. Turns out that sourcing 2mm grid female IDC connectors in the US is beyond my skill set. Sourcing 0.100 inch grid, two row connectors is trivial, 0.079 inch (2mm) two row connectors, not so much. I have emailed the kit provider, asking to purchase another full set, without response to date. I don't really think this is a problem he has to solve, but I did want to explore that path. Now, I am asking for help in finding these little plastic bits, that without a source, are going to sink a $500 kit and my only project this year. Can anyone provide a source, preferably in the US, for these 10 pin, 14 pin and 26 pin female, 2mm grid, two row connectors with cable strain relief clamps? __________________ "You and I and every other thing are a dependent arising, empty of any inherent reality" Tsong Ko Pa

9th July 2010, 02:19 AM	#2
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9th July 2010, 02:41 AM	#3
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9th July 2010, 03:25 AM	#4
BudP diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: upper left crust, united snakes	Cable is a flat cable and the connectors are Insulation displacement connectors. The cable in question has 26 wires and a single polarity stripe. The connectors have a polarity block, are a two piece snap together body with an anvil and ID teeth. There is a snap on strain relief and yes they are very similar to flat ribbon computer connectors, but must have the Metric spacing. __________________ "You and I and every other thing are a dependent arising, empty of any inherent reality" Tsong Ko Pa

9th July 2010, 03:51 AM	#5
BudP diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: upper left crust, united snakes	454Casull can you please provide a specific link for Tyco's IDC 2mm connector's? I have yet to find any of that sort of device from them. Certainly their web site is empty of them, as are Mouser and Digi Key. Thanks for your help. __________________ "You and I and every other thing are a dependent arising, empty of any inherent reality" Tsong Ko Pa


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9th July 2010, 04:16 AM	#6
leadbelly diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta	Digi-Key - WM14226-ND (Manufacturer - 87568-2663) Digi-Key - WM14326-ND (Manufacturer - 87568-2693) __________________ Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines. Enzo Ferrari

9th July 2010, 04:42 AM	#7
BudP diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: upper left crust, united snakes	Thanks Leadbelly, those are certainly what I am looking for. Now, if I can just find the strain relief that is shown on the Mollex drawing but not in the Digi Key catalog pages. __________________ "You and I and every other thing are a dependent arising, empty of any inherent reality" Tsong Ko Pa

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