Ribbon / Flat Cables and Assemblies

Popular types of connectors available with IDC termination suitable for ribbon cable include:

• BT224 connector —also defined by BS9525-F0023, DIN41651, MIL-C-83503 standards ; these are the type used on ATA cables and are often simply called 'IDC connectors'. They mate with either a purpose-made plug or a two-row grid of header pins with 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) spacing.
• D-subminiature connector—used for serial ports and printer ports (however IDC D connectors are far less common than crimp and solder bucket types).
• DIN41612 connector —used for Eurocard buses.
• PCB transition headers —has two rows of pins with the same spacings as BT244 connectors. Intended to be soldered directly into a PCB.
• DIL headers—Has pins with the same spacings as standard DIL ICs.