Molex 87568 IDC Cable
- Milli Grid 87568 cable receptacle interface
- 2.00mm nominal mating pitch
- Original Molex or approved alternative connector options
- Custom cable length and endpoint orientation
- Ribbon matched to the IDT termination
- Supply choices identified in the assembly BOM
Molex 87568 IDC Cable —Custom Cables for the Milli Grid Interface
BespokeCable supplies custom ribbon cable assemblies for the Molex 87568 Milli-Grid interface. The compact cable-to-board connection is a useful choice when your design calls for a defined 2.00mm connector system and a flat internal cable route.
You can specify original Molex components or ask us to evaluate an alternative with you. Send the cable receptacle and board-header references, or start with the existing assembly if the full BOM is unavailable. We can then discuss the length and opposite endpoint around your design.
Specification Table
| Item | Specification |
| Assembly reference | BC-CAI006 project family |
| Referenced connector family | Molex Milli-Grid 87568 cable receptacle |
| Nominal interface pitch | 2.0mm |
| Ribbon conductor spacing | 1.0mm for the referenced IDT construction; verify against the selected part |
| Full connector identity | Specify complete 87568 part number and mating header number |
| Positions and retention | Governed by selected component; confirm key and lock features |
| Ribbon gauge and insulation | Must meet the termination application specification |
| Length | Drawing-defined length, tolerance, and measurement reference |
| Wiring | Numbered end-to-end pin map |
| Contacts and plating | Actual component specification; no blanket plating or cycle-life claim |
| Electrical limits | Assess connector and cable together under the application load |
| Component sourcing | Original branded components or separately identified alternatives subject to customer approval |
The 87568 Receptacle and Its Mating Header
Series 87568 identifies an IDT cable receptacle within the Milli-Grid family. Milli-Grid also includes other connector types, so the series name alone should not be used to select the board side. The full receptacle and header references establish the mating pair.
The referenced ribbon construction uses 1.0mm conductor spacing with a 2.0mm mating interface. These measurements describe different parts of the assembly; the termination specification remains the authority for the selected cable.
A Practical Choice of Component Source
An original-part build helps maintain a specified Molex BOM. A compatible alternative gives you another option to evaluate when purchasing requirements allow it. We can discuss both, with the proposed source clearly identified.
Any comparison should cover the details that affect your design, including keying, contact finish, retention, and cable termination. A lower unit price is useful only if the selected assembly also meets the installation and acceptance requirements.
Length and Access Around the Board
The ribbon can be sized to a short board-to-board route or a longer internal path. Show where it passes near components and whether the connector must be reached during service. Access for removal is easy to overlook when you consider only the closed-enclosure dimensions.
We can review the cable exit before finalizing the sample. This helps avoid solving a tight route with a sharp fold directly at the termination.
Not automatically. Suffixes can distinguish attributes such as contact finish or circuit count. Compare the complete component specifications before approving a substitution.
Tell us which sourcing or traceability records you require at the quotation stage. We can then confirm the available documentation for the proposed supply, rather than assume that every order needs the same records.
Yes, when the design is unchanged. Record any changes found during the pilot in a revised drawing before releasing production, especially if the connector source or ribbon construction changes.
We can review your downstream termination method and preparation requirements. State whether the end is to remain unprepared, separated, or otherwise processed.
They may share component references, but each finished length should remain identifiable. This avoids mixing cables that look alike but belong at different board locations.
Related Products
Buying an 87568 Cable Without Changing Your Board Design
When a PCB already specifies Milli-Grid, develop the cable around that decision. A generic 2.0mm ribbon assembly isn’t automatically equivalent, even when the nominal spacing matches.
Separate the Connector Reference From the Assembly Reference
The connector part number identifies one component. Your finished cable also needs a length, a second endpoint, and a wiring arrangement. Keeping those details under one assembly number makes the order clearer for both purchasing and incoming inspection.
For designs that do not require Milli-Grid, our general 2.0mm IDC cable options offer a separate comparison. Base the decision on the intended mating interface, not a shared pitch alone.
Compare Quotations on the Same Specification
A meaningful price comparison uses the same connector source, ribbon construction, and scope of supply. Ask whether the quotation includes only the cable or also any mating parts, special labeling, or documentation. Those differences can explain a price gap without implying a difference in the visible cable.
Plating and electrical limits vary by component. Avoid copying a maximum family rating into the complete cable specification without considering the wire and the operating conditions.
Begin With the BOM or With the Cable You Have
If the BOM is ready, send it with your expected quantities and sample requirements. If you only have an old cable, share its markings and photographs of the mating board. We can help narrow the component selection before the assembly drawing is finalized.
For broader connector choices, the IDC cable collection groups available families by connection style.
