3M 4-Way IDC Connector Male for Cable, 1 Row

Use this single-row insulation displacement contact (IDC) connector from 3M to establish secure links between your ribbon cables and printed circuit boards (PCBs). With this compact component, you no longer need to strip wires to expose their conductors, saving you time and effort. This socket is made of a glass-reinforced thermoplastic material that provides reliable insulation, protecting you from electrical hazards. It also has an outer protective covering that shields the wires from impact, increasing the component's lifespan and protecting performance.

• Straight body orientation for quick and easy connection with a PCB• No complex installation tools needed – a simple pair of pliers gets the job done• Copper-alloy contact material for reliable connection• 3A current rating ideal for making ribbon-cable connections• Additional strain relief to protect low flexibility cables from day-to-day damage

• Machine design• Sensor control systems• Computers• Telecommunications gear

Even though IDC sockets aren't designed to be reusable, it's theoretically possible, as long as the wires are carefully removed from the connector.

From 3M, the 371 series Mini-Clamp II 2mm cable mount IDC plug connectors designed to provide easy, quick and reliable IDC wire terminations without the need for any special wire preparation or tooling. These 2mm Mini-Clamp II wiremount IDC connectors have a compact, space saving design and feature integrated cable retention and latches for a secure connection.

• Standard connector for sensor, LED, switch, and other small device connections

These Mini-Clamp II wiremount IDC plugs are designed to provide connection reliability and cost performance in I/O applications commonly found in a wide range of sensor control systems, including factory automation and industrial controls.

3M are a reliable name in computing and electronic connection. Combined with RS Components excellent customer service, 3M provides a range of specialist connectivity solutions for a variety of industries and applications.

Stock numbers 827-3616 and 827-3619 are designed for wiring supplied from Japan and Asia