158 Series Socket Assemblies and 3625 Series Round Conductor Flat Cables

DigiKey is expanding its extensive 3M value added-assembly program with ready-to-install IDC assemblies constructed with the 158 socket series, a 0.079” pitch (2.00 mm) connector system, and the 3625 series' round conductor flat cable featuring polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulation. Standard assemblies are available in 3" and 6" lengths and spans 10-, 14-, 16-, and 20-signal contacts. Single- and double-ended assemblies are available.

The 158 socket is a 2 mm pitch ribbon cable to PCB interconnect consisting of an IDC-style cable mount socket (158 series).  3M's 158 series ribbon cable sockets platform is the only known product line in the industry to offer this combination of unique configurations:

• 30 µ" Au plating version with adhesive-backed cover for robust termination, improved strain relief, and discrete wire capability
• 30 µ" and 15 µ" Au version with a pre-assembled cover and packaged on 3M's innovative "sword pack" to enable higher speed termination operations versus traditional separated cover termination methods
• Available friction-latch configurations enable increased protection against accidental disconnect

The 3625 series cable from 3M is a round conductor flat cable that is zippable for branching or discrete termination in PVC insulation. The 28 AWG 7 strands, 36 AWG wire on 0.039” (1.00 mm) pitch allows for mass termination to metric connectors. It provides flexibility and an extended product life. It is rated for 300 V and a temperature rating of -20°C to +105°C.