IDC40 Female Socket (FC40) for 40-Pin Ribbon Cable
Part number: FC40Connectors & Headers
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About this product
A 40-pin (2x20) IDC female socket that is crimped onto a 40-conductor flat ribbon cable without soldering. It mates with a matching 2x20 male header and is used to connect boards and build custom wiring harnesses.
Specifications
- Pins
- 40
- Layout
- 2x20
- Gender
- Female
- Termination
- IDC, ribbon cable
- Pitch
- 2.54 mm
Frequently asked questions
How do I attach the socket to a ribbon cable?
Place the ribbon cable into the socket with the stripe on the cable aligned to pin 1 of the socket, then press the cover closed using a crimping tool or a vise.
Which header does it mate with?
It mates with a 2x20 (40-pin) male IDC header at 2.54 mm pitch. Confirm both connectors have the same size and orientation before pushing them together.
