DB15 Ribbon Cable
- Two-row 15-pin D-sub interface
- DB15 to IDC 16-pin and DB15 to DB15 versions
- Male and female endpoint combinations
- Gray and rainbow ribbon options
- Custom routes for internal and legacy equipment
- Cable replacement support from drawings or samples
Two-Row DB15 Ribbon Cable Assemblies for Internal Connections
BespokeCable supplies two-row DB15 ribbon cables for internal connections and to replace legacy equipment. Choose an IDC 16-position board end or a second 15-position D-sub, then tailor the length and wiring to the installation.
This interface is also known as the DA-15 shell. It is different from the three-row HD15 connector commonly used for VGA. If the original cable is your only reference, send photos or a sample; we can help establish which configuration belongs in the quotation.
Specification Table
| Item | Specification |
| Assembly family | BC-CAI012 |
| D-sub geometry | 15 contacts in two rows; commonly marketed as DB15, shell designation DA-15 |
| Not the same interface | Three-row HD15 / DE-15 commonly used for VGA |
| Second connector | 16-position IDC or two-row 15-position D-sub |
| Gender combinations | Male and female choices as listed |
| Listed ribbon options | Gray and rainbow |
| IDC header geometry | Pitch, rows, and keying confirmed against selected board header |
| Position 16 | Defined by drawing; no automatic ground or key assignment |
| Cable and termination | Conductor gauge, spacing, insulation, and contact suitability by approved BOM |
| Length and folds | Custom dimensions for the installed route |
| Pin assignment | Application-specific; no universal function inferred from DB15 |
| Ratings and documentation | Confirmed for the specified assembly and operating conditions |
Products Show
P/N: BC-CAI012-IDMG
Connect a two-row male DB15 to the specified 16-position IDC interface. Record the treatment of the extra IDC position and confirm the board-side polarization before selecting this gray ribbon configuration.
P/N: BC-CAI012-IDFG
This female D-sub option serves a matching male DB15 interface and a defined IDC board header. Review the connector exit and any nearby mounting hardware so the ribbon can follow the intended internal route.
P/N: BC-CAI012-IDMR
A colored-ribbon version with a two-row male DB15 connector. Match the conductor sequence to the approved contact numbers and use the drawing to control any unused IDC positions.
P/N: BC-CAI012-IDFR
Choose a rainbow ribbon for visual conductor identification with a female DB15 and 16-position IDC end. The cable still needs an equipment-specific map; its color sequence does not define a legacy interface standard.
P/N: BC-CAI012-MMG
Two male, two-row DB15 connectors mate with corresponding female interfaces. Specify the wiring independently of gender and show both connector views to avoid a mirrored interpretation of the contact numbers.
P/N: BC-CAI012-MFG
A mixed-gender gray ribbon configuration for an approved internal DB15 connection. Define the installed length and mounting orientation rather than assuming the cable should duplicate a conventional external extension lead.
P/N: BC-CAI012-FFG
Use this female-to-female arrangement for matched male interfaces. Check the shell projection and retaining hardware at both ends, especially where the cable must pass behind a panel or board assembly.
P/N: BC-CAI012-MMR
The rainbow ribbon provides a visible conductor sequence between two male DB15 ends. Confirm the electrical schedule for the specific equipment; this is a two-row D-sub assembly, not a VGA HD15 connection.
P/N: BC-CAI012-MFR
This mixed-gender assembly combines two-row DB15 connectors with colored ribbon. Endpoint identification can help with servicing when the two connectors occupy similar positions or when several wiring variants share one enclosure.
P/N: BC-CAI012-FFR
A colored flat-cable option with female DB15 contacts at both ends. Select it by the approved interface and route, with the required pin map and cable revision clearly identified for production and spares.
A Replacement for the Interface Already in Your Machine
A two-row DB15 may appear in control equipment, older computers, or a proprietary interface. The same connector geometry can carry different signals. Retaining the interface therefore means matching both the mating part and the equipment wiring.
The product cards provide the available endpoint and ribbon-color combinations. They help narrow the physical choice without assigning a protocol to a connector solely by its name.
The Sixteenth IDC Position
An IDC 16-position endpoint has one more position than the D-sub. The equipment drawing determines whether that position is unused or has a defined connection. Including it in the map removes ambiguity that could otherwise carry into testing.
The cable exit and contact numbering should be shown from a named view. This is particularly useful when one endpoint is documented from the rear and the other from the mating face.
Please send a photo of the D-Sub connectors and the pinout chart so we can supply a sample for your approval before we start production.
A Route That Preserves Service Access
Older machines may leave little room behind a panel connector. Ribbon can follow a shallow internal path, but the first bend, retaining screws, and any fold still need space. We can discuss those dimensions from an installation sketch.
For a jacketed or shielded lead outside the enclosure, compare DB15 cable options instead of assuming the same internal ribbon construction will work.
We can review a formed route based on its dimensions and orientation. State whether the folds should be made before delivery or during installation, and use the sample review to confirm that they do not strain the terminations.
Only where their wiring and mechanical requirements have been established as equivalent. Record the supported revisions rather than relying on a shared DB15 connector.
Yes. Separate packaging and clear identifiers can help maintenance teams distinguish similar cables without opening every package or measuring each one.
Yes. Send the exact reference and any substitution restrictions so that sourcing can be considered in the quotation.
If the design requires an intentional shell bond, include it in the connection schedule and acceptance criteria. Do not assume a shell connection exists simply because the assembly uses metal D-sub shells.
Related Products
Replacing a DB15 Ribbon Cable in Legacy Equipment
A cable replacement usually keeps a working machine in service, not change its interface. The most useful evidence is therefore specific to that machine: its connector geometry, wiring, and installed route.
Distinguish the Cable From the Equipment Function
Names such as joystick cable, MIDI cable or control cable can describe an application without defining its circuit. Use the equipment model and available service information to establish the required connection. A passive ribbon assembly cannot provide missing interface electronics.
If the board uses a different contact count, the DB9 ribbon range or DB25 ribbon range may apply. These are separate interfaces, not substitutes selected by approximate size.
Use an Old Cable Carefully
A working sample can help recover length, exit direction, and wiring. A repaired or damaged example deserves closer review because the visible construction may no longer represent the original design. Let us know its condition and any faults you are trying to resolve.
Where there is no drawing, photographs of the installed cable and both mating parts can start the inquiry. You can then establish the final connection schedule from reliable equipment information or a checked sample.
Evaluate the Functions the Machine Still Uses
A replacement may pass a basic power-up check but still miss a less-used control or status connection. Include those functions in the equipment trial, and test fit with the enclosure closed.
Tell us whether you need a few service replacements or a recurring supply for several machines. We can discuss quantities by configuration, with a clear record of which equipment version each cable supports.
