3M 26-Way IDC Connector for Cable Mount, 2-Row

2.54 x 2.54mm 4600 series cable mount IDC plugs for use with flat ribbon cable or discrete wire with a wire size range of 26 and 28 AWG (solid and stranded). These 4600 series 2.54mm cable mount IDC plug connectors have a shrouded design for pin protection and open end covers that enable daisy chaining and bussing. Various polarization options are available for these 2.54mm 4600 series IDC ribbon cable plugs, please refer to datasheet on our website for details.
Part numbers 46XX-XXX0 have slotted mounting flanges.
Part numbers 46XX-X2X0 are supplied with short ejector latches
Part numbers 46XX-X3X0 are supplied withlong ejector latches
Ejector latches are also available separately (non-flanged versions only) see stock nos. 483-4431 (short) and 483-4447 (long)
For polarising key see stock number 629-0029
Strain reliefs are also available see stock number 838-1492 typically.

See 3M IDC ribbon cable – typically stock no.120-8413. Dedicated tooling is also available – see stock no. 120-6962 and range.

Need an IDC (insulation-displacement contact) connector that's easy to access yet protected from physical or chemical damage? This cable mount IDC connector from 3M has a shrouded design that guards the pins, while open ends enable easy daisy-chaining and bussing. It's ideal for use with either flat ribbon cables or separate stranded or solid wires sized between 28 and 26AWG. This device has a right-angled body orientation to help save space when building your system.

• 2.54mm pitch for industry-standard 1.27mm-pitch ribbon cable
• Operating temperature range of -55ºC to +105ºC makes it suitable for harsh environments
• Gold-plated copper contacts offer excellent conductivity to accurately transmit the signal
• Glass-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) insulator combines strength with excellent dielectric properties

• Telecommunications systems
• Commercail computer networks
• Solid state drives

An IDC connector will save on installation time when compared with traditional crimping methods, as there's no need to strip the wires before making the connection. The connector is fitted with a blade or blades that pierce the insulator to make an immediate and secure electrical connection with the conductor.