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Could someone please help me identify this socket connector?

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Former Member over 11 years ago

There's a male and female connector with 26 pins each (2 pictures of each).

Also is there any chance there is a cable to extend the distance between the two?
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  • Former Member
    Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to johnbeetem +1 verified
    Thanks for having a look for me You've given me a great idea. I'll buy one of these cables at the length i need. 2X 2mm Pitch 26pin Female 26WIRE IDC Flat Ribbon Cable | eBay I'll attempt to desolder the…
  • opamp
    0 opamp over 11 years ago

    This looks similar to the old Centronics printer connector (36-pin) and the GPIB connector (24-pin) except they both have D-shaped shells.

    There is a 26-pin version available that you might be able to make work:

    DFP/MDR26 1.8m Cable (MDR26-M/M)

     

    What is the pitch of the connectors? Are there any logos or markings on the connectors? What kind of device is this for?

    The female part is a through-hole part, I can't tell from the photos if the male part is through-hole or surface mount. If you are allowed to unsolder and replace the connectors with more common parts, that may be an option.

    Good Luck.

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    0 Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to opamp

    Thanks for the reply and help.

     

    The connectors are a perfect rectangular shape. The pitch is 2mm. I've noticed inside one of the connectors there's "B4" and "IAS" or "IRS" written (its too small). This is from a 7 year old Blaupunkt car headunit.

     

    I am using these connectors to make an extension lead for another unit. However the soldering is way too small for my skills and my big soldering tip. I have been quoted $180 AUD to have it done but that sounds ridiculous plus im sure a manufactured cable would be stronger.

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  • johnbeetem
    0 johnbeetem over 11 years ago

    They remind me of Samtec connectors, but I couldn't find anything at samtec.com or in my latest catalog.  It's possible that they're a custom connector -- Samtec does a lot of those.

     

    One thing you might consider is going with standard 2mm square post headers and use a 2mm IDC ribbon cable.  Desoldering connectors is a pain, but if you're willing to destroy the existing connector so you can desolder one pin at a time it's not too bad.

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    0 Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to johnbeetem

    Thanks for having a look for me image

     

    You've given me a great idea.  I'll buy one of these cables at the length i need.

    2X 2mm Pitch 26pin Female 26WIRE IDC Flat Ribbon Cable | eBay

    I'll attempt to desolder the connectors and simply place the pin ends into that cable above.

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    0 aaronpbrooks over 10 years ago in reply to Former Member

    I'm a bit late here, but I'm looking to do the same thing - how did the 26-pin connector work out for you?

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