Cable to board interconnects save PCB space

12th October 2014

TTI Europe

Mick Elliott

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Datasheet

New miniature and robust 450 series .050in (1.27mm) pitch ribbon cable to PCB interconnects from 3M can now be sourced from TTI. The fine .050in pitch saves space on the PCB and allows for high connection density. The ribbon cable wiremount socket assembly, .050in x .050in, 451 series incorporates 3M’s insulation displacement contact (IDC) technology in the connector, helping maintain secure connections and high signal integrity.

The IDC connector’s mass termination capability allows the termination of 30 lines in a single cycle, reducing the need for expensive automated termination equipment and allowing manual cable assembly operations.

Available friction-latch configurations and an optional strain-relief accessory can further increase connection reliability. An optional, unique header ejector latch mechanism provides positive latch and ejection capability with minimal size addition.

The shrouded boardmount header, .050in x .050in, 452 series is available in a variety of configurations in order to maximise design flexibility while minimizing PCB footprint. Tape-and-reel packaging for the SMT version of the header is available for automated placement applications, and PCB standoffs help enable pin-in-paste processing capability.

Both series can help design engineers of high-performance electronic systems meet the ever-increasing demand for high-density equipment in applications such as communications, military/aerospace, industrial production, data centre and high-performance computing.

The socket and header mate together connecting .025in pitch ribbon cables to printed circuit boards (PCBs). A variety of .025in pitch ribbon cables are also available, forming a complete, end-to-end system of header, socket and cable.