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40 pin male IDC ribbon cable with female socket 18 inch length

Electronix Express

Electronix Express 40 Pin Male IDC Connector Ribbon Cable with Female Socket 18 Inch

SKU CH-8HTA-F2CB4

Connects 40-pin IDC headers with an 18-inch ribbon cable and female socket

  • Product typeEngineering Development Tools
  • 40-pin male IDC connector for direct board-to-board links
  • matching female socket included for plug-and-play use
  • 18-inch ribbon gives tidy reach inside enclosures
  • flat ribbon layout keeps wiring organised and signal paths short

40-Pin IDC Ribbon Cable for Prototyping

This 40-pin male IDC ribbon cable includes a female socket and measures 18 inches in length. It is designed for engineers and hobbyists building or testing custom electronic circuits. The assembly provides a quick interconnect solution for development boards and breakout headers. Buyers who need a different pin count or a longer reach will need a different cable.

Thermals, Noise and Power Draw

As a passive ribbon cable assembly, the product generates no heat and operates silently. It draws no power of its own and adds negligible resistance to the connected circuit. Thermal management and acoustic performance are therefore not applicable to this component.

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Price $6.99
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Product typeEngineering Development Tools

Questions about this item

How do I install the 40-pin IDC connector onto the ribbon cable without damaging the pins?

Align the 40-pin male IDC connector with the cable's conductors, ensure the red stripe matches pin 1, then press evenly with a vise or IDC tool until the connector locks; the step often missed is verifying every wire is fully seated before closing the latch.

What maintenance or replacement will the 18-inch ribbon cable and female socket need over time?

Inspect the 40-pin IDC contacts and female socket for oxidation or bent pins after repeated mating cycles; replace the 18-inch assembly if the ribbon shows cracking, conductor fatigue, or intermittent continuity on any of the 40 lines.

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