ept: One27 IDC, Board-to-Board Connector
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What are IDC Connectors?
The ept One27 spring terminal block with insulation displacement technology.
In many board-to-board connectors, both connector parts, the male and female connectors, are firmly attached to their respective printed circuit boards. IDC connectors, where "IDC" stands for "Insulation Displacement Connector," also consist of male and female connectors. However, unlike traditional connectors, only the male connector is soldered onto the printed circuit board using surface-mount technology (SMT). The female connector, using insulation displacement technology, then establishes contact between the male connector and the wires of a flat ribbon cable.
Advantages of IDC Connectors
IDC connections offer two significant advantages over typical board-to-board connectors. First, they allow for cable connections that can compensate for tolerances in all directions and accommodate individually required distances between printed circuit boards, depending on the application. Another requirement for modern connection solutions, in addition to tolerance compensation and customization, is the ability to reuse a connector multiple times. This is driven by the trend towards modular systems, which allows users to replace individual modules in the event of a failure, making the device operational again after installing a new module.
Requirements for Modern IDC Connectors
Due to the frequent exchange of modules, the male and female connectors of the IDC connector must be repeatedly connected and disconnected. This high number of mating cycles places a significant burden on the IDC female connector, with its latching lever playing a crucial role. It must establish and maintain the connection between the male and female connectors consistently, even under adverse operating conditions such as vibration and shock. With the increasing trend towards modularization, ept's One27 IDC connector has been equipped with an exceptionally robust latching lever. Thanks to its double contour, it returns to its original position even after multiple actuations. This outstanding tension relaxation ensures that the connector can excel in modular applications.
Maximum Robustness
In the design of the One27 IDC connector, ept emphasized its overall robustness. To ensure this, the connector is equipped with insertion slopes and anti-rotation protection, which prevents damage during connector installation. The contact on the rolled, smooth surface of the female connector minimizes the risk of surface abrasion during vibrations. Additionally, the double-spring contact ensures a secure and reliable connection at all times.
The ept One27 spring terminal block with insulation displacement technology.
In many board-to-board connectors, both connector parts, the male and female connectors, are firmly attached to their respective printed circuit boards. IDC connectors, where "IDC" stands for "Insulation Displacement Connector," also consist of male and female connectors. However, unlike traditional connectors, only the male connector is soldered onto the printed circuit board using surface-mount technology (SMT). The female connector, using insulation displacement technology, then establishes contact between the male connector and the wires of a flat ribbon cable.
Advantages of IDC Connectors
IDC connections offer two significant advantages over typical board-to-board connectors. First, they allow for cable connections that can compensate for tolerances in all directions and accommodate individually required distances between printed circuit boards, depending on the application. Another requirement for modern connection solutions, in addition to tolerance compensation and customization, is the ability to reuse a connector multiple times. This is driven by the trend towards modular systems, which allows users to replace individual modules in the event of a failure, making the device operational again after installing a new module.
Requirements for Modern IDC Connectors
Due to the frequent exchange of modules, the male and female connectors of the IDC connector must be repeatedly connected and disconnected. This high number of mating cycles places a significant burden on the IDC female connector, with its latching lever playing a crucial role. It must establish and maintain the connection between the male and female connectors consistently, even under adverse operating conditions such as vibration and shock. With the increasing trend towards modularization, ept's One27 IDC connector has been equipped with an exceptionally robust latching lever. Thanks to its double contour, it returns to its original position even after multiple actuations. This outstanding tension relaxation ensures that the connector can excel in modular applications.
Maximum Robustness
In the design of the One27 IDC connector, ept emphasized its overall robustness. To ensure this, the connector is equipped with insertion slopes and anti-rotation protection, which prevents damage during connector installation. The contact on the rolled, smooth surface of the female connector minimizes the risk of surface abrasion during vibrations. Additionally, the double-spring contact ensures a secure and reliable connection at all times.
