Custom DB25 Ribbon Cable Manufacturer
- DB25 to IDC 26-pin and DB25 to DB25 assemblies
- Gray and rainbow ribbon choices
- Male and female D-sub endpoints
- Standard and low-profile bracket configurations
- Combined DB25 and DB9 mounting option
- Custom wiring for the intended equipment interface
CustomDB25 Assemblies for Board and Chassis Connections
DB25 ribbon cables connect internal board headers or D-sub interfaces through a flat cable route. BespokeCable offers IDC 26-position, DB25-to-DB25 and bracketed configurations, including a combined DB25 and DB9 mounting arrangement.
We can discuss a replacement for your existing cable or develop an assembly around the board and enclosure. Tell us whether the interface is parallel, serial, or proprietary so the proposal follows the equipment function as well as the connector shape.
Specification Table
| Item | Specification |
| Assembly family | BC-CAI013 |
| D-sub interface | 25-position, two-row DB25 |
| Main configurations | DB25 to IDC 26-position; DB25 to DB25; bracketed variants |
| IDC reference | 2.54mm option; exact header layout and keying require confirmation |
| Listed ribbon construction | 28 AWG tinned-copper ribbon; final construction by approved BOM |
| Ribbon colors | Gray and rainbow |
| Gender options | Male and female, selected per endpoint |
| Bracket choices | Standard, low-profile and combined DB25/DB9 arrangements as listed |
| Position 26 | Treatment defined by the equipment map |
| Length and exit | Custom dimension and connector orientation |
| Wiring and function | Passive, application-specific interconnection |
| Performance limits | Selected components, cable, and complete application determine suitability |
Product Configurations
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDMG
Connect a specified 26-position IDC header to a male DB25 interface using a gray ribbon. Include the extra IDC position assignment and verify the connector views before approving the pin map.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDFG
A female DB25 endpoint for a matching male interface, paired with an IDC board connection. Confirm the board header geometry and ribbon exit so the installed cable seats without tension or an unexpected twist.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDMR
The rainbow ribbon makes the conductor sequence visible between the IDC end and the male DB25. Use that sequence as an inspection aid after you establish the contact numbering and equipment-specific wiring.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDFR
Choose this colored-ribbon configuration for a female DB25-to-IDC connection. Define the pinout independently of color, and specify how to identify the cable when several board-header assemblies share the enclosure.
P/N: BC-CAI013-MMG
Two male DB25 connectors mate with corresponding female interfaces. This is a two-ended assembly; select the connection schedule for the application rather than inferring parallel, serial, or crossover wiring from its gender.
P/N: BC-CAI013-MFG
A mixed-gender gray ribbon cable for a defined internal D-sub connection. Check the connector projection and the final route, especially where a nominal extension length would leave a fold against the chassis or cover.
P/N: BC-CAI013-FFG
Two female DB25 ends serve matched male interfaces inside your equipment. Include retaining hardware and shell-connection requirements on the drawing when those details are part of the approved installation.
P/N: BC-CAI013-MMR
A male-to-male DB25 assembly with a colored ribbon for visible conductor identification. It is not a Y-split cable; any branch or signal duplication requires a separate, explicitly reviewed design.
P/N: BC-CAI013-MFR
This rainbow mixed-gender version supports an approved internal connection map. Specify endpoint names and orientation when they matter during servicing, since the conductor colors alone do not describe the equipment function.
P/N: BC-CAI013-FFR
A listed female DB25 rainbow configuration for a controlled equipment connection. Confirm both endpoint details against the assembly drawing when requesting this reference, along with the required length, wiring, and mounting hardware.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDFB-F
Bring a suitably wired internal interface to a bracket-mounted DB25 port. Check the standard bracket dimensions against your chassis and identify the controller pinout; the bracket does not provide parallel-interface electronics.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDFB-S
A low-profile mounting arrangement for an enclosure that matches the bracket drawing. Verify the opening, retaining points, and external plug clearance instead of assuming compatibility from a chassis height description alone.
P/N: BC-CAI013-IDFB-D
Group DB25 and DB9 access in one mounting arrangement while keeping the two electrical paths separately defined. Supply both header maps, branch lengths, and port labels; this assembly does not convert between the interfaces.
A Board Connection or a Second D Sub
An IDC-to-DB25 configuration is a starting point for a specified board header. A DB25-to-DB25 assembly connects two D-sub interfaces. Selecting the endpoints first makes it easier to discuss length and mounting without confusing different cable types.
For a 26-position IDC end, the extra position needs an explicit assignment in the wiring record. You can’t infer its purpose from the 25-position connector at the other end.
A Bracket for the Chassis Opening
Standard and low-profile brackets provide different mounting arrangements. The opening, retaining point, and DB25 position determine the fit; a bracket description alone does not establish compatibility with a particular chassis height.
Include the external plug clearance in the dimensional review. A correctly positioned DB25 is of little use if the mating cable cannot reach its screws.
Two Interfaces on One Mounting Arrangement
The combined DB25 and DB9 option groups two connections mechanically. Each branch still needs its own board reference, wiring, and route. It is not a converter between serial and parallel signals.
When you need only a DB9 connection, the DB9 bracket cable range offers a more focused selection.
Internal Ribbon or an External Lead
Ribbon cables suit protected internal paths where their flat shape is useful. External connections may need a jacket, shielding, or additional strain relief. Our DB25 cable range provides a separate starting point for those requirements.
If electrical noise is a concern, describe the signal and installation before choosing a cable construction. A DB25 shell alone does not establish shielding or interface compliance.
We can review the exact connection schedule and the appropriate termination method. Connector gender alone does not specify the crossover.
They can be listed as approved material alternatives if the functional requirements remain equivalent. State whether substitution between them is permitted.
Yes, we can discuss unequal routes. Dimension each branch separately and identify the corresponding board connection and external port.
Yes. Keep each bracket drawing, cable length, and wiring configuration associated with its own quantity and reference.
Yes. Provide the identifier and preferred location. For service spares, the packaging label can also show the equipment revision it supports.
Send the old reference and mating part details. We can discuss a proposed replacement, but the fit and relevant specifications must be approved before it replaces the original component.
Tell us which documents your project needs before we provide a quotation. We can confirm their scope for the selected assembly materials and available supplier records.
Related Products
Selecting a DB25 Ribbon Cable by Port Function
The DB25 connector has been used for different equipment interfaces. A good cable inquiry identifies the correct cable in your machine, preventing a familiar-looking assembly from being quoted with an unrelated wiring arrangement.
Parallel Interfaces
For a parallel connection, the controller and the equipment documentation determine the signal assignments and required functions. When evaluating a replacement, include control and status lines, not just the data path. A bracketed cable does not add a parallel controller.
Serial and Proprietary Connections
A serial or custom I/O installation may assign the contacts very differently from a printer interface. Send the actual map or equipment reference. We can discuss custom wiring, including whether its layout requires a termination method other than a simple mass-terminated ribbon.
When the Source Is USB
A passive ribbon cable cannot replace an active USB interface. If USB is the starting point, evaluate USB-to-DB25 options for the intended function and software support. The DB25 connector does not make an adapter suitable for every older device.
A Quote Based on Your Assembly
A photograph, board reference, and approximate length can begin the discussion. For a defined build, add the connection schedule and bracket dimensions. We can then discuss cable construction, sample requirements, and order quantities without assuming that every DB25 application is the same.
Where several configurations are needed, list them separately with the equipment they serve. That keeps a useful buying range from becoming a set of look-alike cables with unclear destinations.
