Using IDT connectors

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Using IDT connectors
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Whats an IDT connector?

• IDT stands for
• Insulation
• Displacement
• Technology
• IDTs are designed to cut through the plastic
  shielding of a wire to make electrical contact
  with the metal inside.
• No special crimping tools or soldering required.

Strain Relief
Retainer
Body
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What you need

• You will need a length of ribbon cable of a gauge
  to match your connector.
• A blunt heavy instrument such as a hammer makes a
  good tool for closing the connector once the wire
  is inside.

Ribbon Cable
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Step 1

• These IDTs come with a strain relief which if
  installed will prevent the connector from being
  re-opened.
• Since we may need to open our connectors at some
  point, the strain relief may be discarded.

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Step 2

• Lift the retainer and insert the ribbon cable.
• Make sure the wires are properly seated in the
  grooves of the retainer.

Body
Retainer
Ribbon
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Step 3

• Crimp the ribbon to the connector by pressing
  down on the retainer with the hammer head (just
  press, dont hit).
• You will hear both sides of the retainer click
  into place when the connector closes.

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Done!

• Add as many connectors as you like to the same
  ribbon to link your devices.
• IDT connectors come in hundreds of styles and
  pin-counts so choose what best suites your
  application.