1.27 x 2.54mm IDC Cable
- Standard and clip-type assembly options
- Custom ribbon length for the installed route
- Connector and drawing views for identification
- End orientation matched to available space
- Equipment-specific wiring options
- Sample-based replacement inquiries welcome
Custom 1.27 x 2.54mm IDC Cable — Standard and Clip Assemblies for Your Installation
BespokeCable supplies 1.27 x 2.54mm IDC cable assemblies in standard and clip configurations for internal equipment connections. The two versions give you a starting point for choosing the retention arrangement, while length and wiring can be discussed around your existing header.
An old cable, a connector reference, or a dimensioned sketch is enough to begin an inquiry. We will use that information to establish the mating geometry, including what each pitch dimension measures, before recommending an assembly.
Specification Table
| Item | Specification |
| Assembly references | BC-CAI004 and BC-CAI004-C |
| Product designation | 1.27 x 2.54mm IDC cable; dimensional axes governed by the selected drawing |
| Interface definition | Confirm contact spacing within each row, row-to-row spacing, keying and engagement |
| Ribbon spacing | Select from the connector termination specification; do not infer it from the product name |
| Configurations shown | Standard assembly and assembly with clip |
| Displayed references | Each configuration has an assembly view, connector view, and drawing reference |
| Requested positions | State total populated positions; availability is confirmed for the selected connector |
| Length | Specify measurement endpoints, routing, and tolerance |
| Pin map | Numbered end-to-end connections, including no-connect positions |
| Materials and ratings | Confirm from the selected BOM and complete assembly requirements |
| Retention | Clip geometry and access space verified against the mating installation |
1# Standard Configuration
P/N: BC-CAI004
Standard assembly view. Use it to discuss cable length and exit direction, then confirm the mating geometry with the corresponding connector drawing.
P/N: BC-CAI004
Connector detail for the standard assembly. Check polarization, cover arrangement, and engagement features; this view is not a separate cable model.
P/N: BC-CAI004
Dimensional reference for the standard configuration. Identify each pitch axis and ribbon termination requirement before approving a mating header.
2# Clip Configuration
P/N: BC-CAI004-C
Assembly view of the clip configuration. Confirm the clip function, access clearance, and cable routing in your equipment.
P/N: BC-CAI004-C
Connector details for the clip version. Review the complete housing outline and how the clip is engaged and released.
P/N: BC-CAI004-C
Drawing reference for the clip configuration. Use the dimensions to check installation space; the clip does not establish a general vibration or flex rating.
Standard and Clip Configurations
The standard arrangement suits installations where the selected mating system provides the required retention. The clip version adds a retention feature that must fit the corresponding hardware and remain accessible in the enclosure. A clip is useful only when it can engage properly.
The product display shows two assembly configurations, with additional connector and drawing views. Those supporting views help identify the construction; they are not six different cable models.
Cable Length and Exit Direction
The same connectors can be assembled into cables that install in very different ways. You may need the ribbon to leave toward a board edge, turn beneath a cover, or leave room for fingers near a release feature. Show the route in the position in which the cable will be used.
We can discuss a custom length and any planned folds together. A modest service allowance may make assembly easier, while excessive spare ribbon can interfere with nearby parts.
A Drawing That Identifies Both Dimensions
In the 1.27 x 2.54mm designation, the drawing must identify the contact spacing within a row and the spacing between rows. The ribbon conductor spacing is a separate specification determined by the termination design.
If you are comparing this product with a conventional 2.54mm IDC assembly, compare the complete connector geometry rather than the shared dimension in the name.
Yes, you can quote them as separate line items. Keep each version linked to its own assembly reference and quantity so the retention arrangements don’t get mixed up during installation.
No. Retention is one part of the installation. Any vibration requirement needs defined conditions and evaluation of the complete connector, cable support, and equipment arrangement.
We can review a transition assembly from the two endpoint references and a pin map. The required connections may need a different termination method than a standard ribbon assembly.
Show the fold geometry that needs to be retained. Then discuss packaging to avoid crushing the connector or forcing extra creases into the ribbon.
Yes, a worn sample is useful for identifying the original construction, but damage or previous repairs may conceal the intended dimensions and wiring. Include the equipment model and any available service information.
Related Products
Replacing a Mixed Pitch IDC Assembly
A replacement is easiest to evaluate when you consider the cable and the part it mates with together. This matters for older equipment, where a short description on a purchase order may have omitted the original connector’s dimensional details.
Use the Existing Installation as a Reference
Photograph both mating faces and the cable in place before removal. The connector outline, keying, clip, and ribbon exit can help distinguish a close-looking alternative. Where possible, include the component markings or the equipment service drawing.
Resolve Mechanical Fit Before Duplicating the Wiring
A cable may carry the right number of conductors yet have the wrong engagement depth or retention geometry. Comparing those dimensions first avoids spending time mapping a connector that will not seat correctly. Then discuss a numbered connection schedule for the identified endpoints.
Make the Sample Answer a Specific Question
Use the sample to assess the details that are difficult to judge from photographs: clip access, installed height, ribbon clearance, and removal space. If standard and clip versions are both being considered, evaluate them in the same enclosure.
For a quotation, send the reference cable or drawing, the required length and quantity, and any uncertainty you would like us to help resolve. You do not need to turn an unidentified old cable into a finished production drawing before contacting us.
