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  • The Basics of Connectors

    Connectors Series - Part 1 - Basics A connector system performs the all important role of interconnecting a product’s printed circuit boards (PCBs), power supplies, control panels and other sub-assemblies. While connectors may appear to play a passive…

  • An Introductory Guide to Microphone Operation

    Microphones use a variety of technologies to capture and convert sound waves into electrical energy. Previous element14 Learning Center Audio I: An Introductory Guide to Microphone Operation 1. Introduction | 2. Objectives | 3. Basic…

  • The correct ribbon cable for Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

    I purchased a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B 1 GB. The accessory kit I purchased is from Adafruit industries. Thus far, I used the SDcard that came with the accessory kit after downloading NOOBS 1.4.0 and installed the OS on the Raspberry Pi. I was also able…

  • Reliable ribbon cable connector for aerospace

    Hi there, I am doing some research and am trying to find the ideal connector for a specific task; however I am feeling overwhelmed by choice and am uncertain how to pick the best quality/most reliable connector. I am looking to design a bus to interconnect…

  • Ribbon Cable in Eagle

    We have a product I'm looking to update. The board is 4in x 4in, but it has a 1 in notch where it plugs into the ribbon cable. ___________ | | | |__ | | | | | | |__________ | The two questions are: How would I make the board have the that 1/2in notch…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3601 Series

    Product Information · FEP insulation is compatible with most insulation displacement connectors · .050 inch pitch parallel conductors for mass termination · Low dielectric constant · Excellent abrasion and chemical resistance · Excellent mechanical durability…

  • 3M™︎ Colour Coded Flat Cable, 3302 Series

    Product Information · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life · Zippable for branching or discrete termination · Color coded for wire identification…

  • 3M™︎ Medium Flex Life Cable, 3539 Series

    Product Information · Flex life of 10 million cycles at 1 3/4 inch diameter · 19 strands of tinned copper provide extended flex life for dynamic applications · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors…

  • 3M™︎ High Flex Life Cable, 3319 Series

    Product Information · Flex life of 100 million cycles at 1 3/4 inch diameter · 19 strands of high strength copper alloy provide the longest flex life available for dynamic applications · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch wire spacing permits mass termination to…

  • 3M™︎ .050"/1.27mm Round-Jacketed, Shielded, Twisted Pair Flat Cable, 3784 Series

    Product Information *Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Insulation *Broad operating temperature range from -40°C to 105°C *28 AWG stranded wire on 1 mm centers permits mass termination to broad line of metric IDC connectors *Round construction permits easier…

  • 3M™︎ Shielded/Jacketed, Flat Cable, 3517 Series

    Product Information · 28 AWG stranded wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to broad line of IDC connectors · 360 degree expanded copper shielding provides 20 db average shielding effectiveness · Primary cable is zippable for branching or…

  • 3M™︎ Round, Jacketed, Flat Cable, 3759 Series

    Product Information · Round construction permits easier routing · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to broad line of IDC connectors · Continuous bond and continuous split/bond allows for mass termination of IDC connectors · Available…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, HF365 Series

    Product Information · Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) Insulation. Advantages of LSZH insulation are the low smoke (IEC 61034-2:2005), and low toxicity of combustion gases (NF X 70-100-2:2006), reducing the risk to firefighters, and reducing the soot and…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 8124 Series

    Product Information · For higher current applications · Compatible with CHG .100” [2.54 mm] IDC sockets · Designed for power applications requiring higher current carrying capability · 22 AWG tinned stranded copper wire provides flexibility and extended…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3849 Series

    Product Information · 30 AWG stranded wire on .033 inch centers permits termination to all three rows in DIN connectors. · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life. · 3 row DIN connector compatible · Zippable for branching or discrete…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3801 Series

    Product Information · For higher current applications · 26 AWG wire allows for higher power levels · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life · .050 inch centers permit mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors · Zippable…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3754 Series

    Product Information · The “basic stranded cable” for 0.050” [1.27 mm] IDC connectors · Close spacing permits higher signal density · PVC insulation provides excellent flexibility · 30 AWG stranded on .025 inch spacing allows for mass termination as well…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3749 Series

    Product Information · Close spacing permits higher signal density · TPE insulation provides excellent transmission properties · 30 AWG solid conductors on .025 inch spacing allows for mass termination · Zippable for branching or discrete termination …

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3625 Series

    Product Information · Suitable for .079” [2 mm] IDC Connectors · 28 AWG stranded conductors on 1 mm wire spacing is designed for mass termination to metric connectors · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life · Zippable for branching…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3609 Series

    Product Information · For extreme temperature requirements · FEP insulation is compatible with most insulation displacement connectors · .025 inch pitch parallel conductors for mass termination · Low dielectric constant · Excellent abrasion and chemical…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3365 Series

    Product Information · The “basic stranded cable” for .100” [2.54 mm] IDC connectors · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life · Zippable…

  • 3M™︎ Round Conductor Flat Cable, 3355 Series

    Product Information · 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass terminations to a broad line of IDC connectors · TPE insulation provides excellent transmission properties at a low cost · Zippable for branching or discrete terminations. · Extended…

  • 3M™︎ Pleated Foil Shielded Cable, 90101 Series

    Product Information · Compatible with IDC mass termination connectors · Functions with applications requiring standard impedance of 100 Ω balanced (differential) · Extremely low crosstalk, used in the all-signal mode to quadruple signal density as compared…

  • 3M™︎ Colour Coded Flat Cable, 3811 Series

    Product Information · .050 inch centers permit mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors · 26 AWG wire allows for higher power levels and higher current applications · Stranded wire provides flexibility and extended product life · Zippable for…
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    3M IDC Socket Product Training UV.pdf

    In this presentation, we will discuss popular Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) wiremount connectors, their attributes, uses and applications citing examples from the 3M Company. IDC technology is used in a wide variety of connector types. From sockets…
    • 3M IDC Socket Product Training UV.pdf
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