I need Ribbon Cable with IDC female header 8pins (2×4) on one side and separate female sockets (2.54mm pitch) on the other side. Like this cables:
But I can't find appropriate cable, the available item have two 2×4 8-Pin IDC headers on both ends.
Therefore, does it possible a DIY solution, what I mean is crack IDC header on one side and pull out a separate crimp sockets.
Then insert these crimp sockets into standard separate 2.54mm female plastic sockets. I don't know how the wires are mounted inside these IDC headers, does they use same crimp sockets as in regular 2.54mm female sockets, or other type of crimp sockets?
Best Answer
IDC stands for insulation-displacement contact; it works by having a set of tiny blades that pierce the insulation. If you undo the clips at the side of the IDC connector you can take the back off and dismantle it to see how it works.
It should be perfectly possible to buy a set of crimp connectors, cut off the IDC from one end of the cable and start stripping and attaching crimp connectors to the wires. A little time-consuming though.