3M 20-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)
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 to make quick, secure connections with ribbon cable? If you choose this IDC (insulation-displacement contact) connector from 3M, you won't need to strip or prepare any of the conductors. It's also suitable for use with separate stranded or solid wires, offering versatility when building your system. The glass-filled polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) insulator combines excellent dielectric properties with mechanical strength, and an optional metal strain relief is available (838-1492) to help prolong the life of the cable.

• Shrouded design protects the pins against physical or chemical damage
• Open end covers allow easy daisy-chaining and bussing
• Right-angled body orientation helps you save space and build a compact setup
• Wide operating temperature range of -55ºC to +105ºC for use in extreme environments
• UL 94V-0 flammability rating means it's self-extinguishing in the event of a fire

• Computer systems
• Telecommunications
• Solid state drives

An IDC connector uses a blade or blades to pierce the insulating material on wires and terminate them without the need for stripping. IDC connectors are commonly used with ribbon cables to make quick and easy electrical connections.