Communication Flat Ribbon Cable — IDC 16-Pin 28AWG Welded Terminal

Product Overview

Description

The Communication Flat Ribbon Cable with IDC Mass-Termination is the workhorse data-bus cable for any cabinet-mounted equipment that needs many parallel digital signals routed between boards, modules, or chassis. Flat ribbon geometry keeps the cable tidy inside dense racks, rolls and folds neatly through cable trays, and presents every conductor in a known spatial order for fast, repeatable termination. The standard build is 28 AWG, 16-pin (P/N 0150-10047), 10-core, 27.5 mm outer diameter, 0.3 mm² cross-section — sufficient for typical signal and low-power buses up to 300V at −15 to +70 °C.

The defining feature is the IDC (insulation-displacement connector) termination. Instead of stripping each conductor and soldering or crimping individually, an IDC connector's contacts pierce through the insulation and grip the copper conductor directly when the connector is pressed onto the ribbon under controlled force. Sixteen contacts terminate in a single press — gas-tight, repeatable, and dramatically faster than per-wire soldering. This is the de-facto industry standard for PLC backplanes, machine-vision and inspection equipment, manufacturing automation I/O, ATM and POS module buses, medical patient monitors, lab analyzers, and imaging consoles.

We build the cable to GB/T 2408 horizontal-burn (HB) standard with UL recognized PVC insulation (0.43 mm wall) and PVC jacket (0.54 mm wall) in black or gray. Custom pin counts (8 / 10 / 14 / 16 / 20 / 26 / 34 / 40 / 50), custom 1.27 mm / 2.0 mm / 2.54 mm pitches, custom lengths, and custom terminations — D-Sub, header sockets, FFC, protective sleeves — are all available to drawing. Every assembly passes 100% continuity test, ≥ 100 MΩ insulation resistance at 500 VDC, and a 1000 VAC / 60 second hi-pot withstand before packing. MOQ from 10 pcs, sample lead time 7–10 days.

Key Features

Why This Harness

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IDC Mass-Termination

16 contacts terminate in a single press — gas-tight, repeatable, no soldering errors. Industry standard for fast assembly.

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28 AWG · 16-Pin · 0150-10047

Standard P/N from the major equipment-cable catalogs — drop-in replacement for OEM service parts.

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8 to 50 Pin · Custom Pitch

Built in 1.27 mm (standard), 2.0 mm, 2.54 mm pitches with 8 / 10 / 14 / 16 / 20 / 26 / 34 / 40 / 50 pin counts.

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300V · −15 to +70 °C

0.3 mm² cross-section, 300V rated, suitable for signal and low-power bus applications in indoor equipment.

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GB/T 2408 HB · UL Certified

Horizontal-burn flame-retardant PVC per GB/T 2408. UL recognized insulation. RoHS & REACH compliant.

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100% Tested · 1000 VAC Hi-Pot

Continuity test, ≥ 100 MΩ insulation resistance at 500 VDC, and 1000 VAC / 60 s hi-pot withstand on every assembly.

Technical Data

Specifications

Product Code	RIBBON-01 · WHW-RIBBON-IDC-0150-10047
Product Series	Communication Flat Ribbon Cable — IDC Mass-Termination
Application Field	Inspection, manufacturing, financial & medical equipment communication buses
Standard Part Number	0150-10047
Standard Pin Count	16-pin
Conductor Count	10 cores (standard) · 8 to 50 cores custom
Wire Gauge	28 AWG (standard) · 26 / 24 AWG available
Cross-Section	0.3 mm² (16 × 0.3 mm² configuration)
Outer Diameter	27.5 mm
Voltage Rating	300 V (300/300 V)
Operating Temperature	−15 °C to +70 °C
Insulation Material	PVC · 0.43 mm thickness
Insulation Color	Black / gray
Jacket Material	PVC · 0.54 mm thickness
Jacket Color	Black / gray
Flame Retardant	HB grade — horizontal burn (GB/T 2408)
Standard Pitch	1.27 mm (0.05 inch) · 2.0 mm / 2.54 mm custom
Order Number	0375
Variant A	Standard 16-pin 28AWG (0150-10047) — IDC ends
Variant B	Long-length ribbon — multi-IDC mass-termination
Variant C	D-Sub to IDC ribbon adapter cable
Variant D	Custom pitch / pin count ribbon — 8 to 50 pins
Termination Method	IDC mass-press · welded · protective sleeve overmolding
Withstand Voltage	1000 VAC / 60 s hi-pot
Insulation Resistance	≥ 100 MΩ at 500 VDC
Standards / Certification	GB/T 2408 · UL recognized · RoHS · REACH
Quality System	IATF 16949 · ISO 9001 · IPC/WHMA-A-620
Packing Dimensions	30 × 20 × 20 cm · ~1 g per pc (standard length)
MOQ	10 pcs (prototype-friendly)
Sample Lead Time	7–10 days
Mass Production Lead Time	15–25 days after artwork approval

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standard specification of this ribbon cable?

The standard build is 28 AWG, 16-pin (P/N 0150-10047), 10-core, 27.5 mm outer diameter, with 0.3 mm² conductor cross-section. Voltage rating is 300V, operating temperature range −15 to +70 °C. Insulation is PVC with HB-grade flame retardancy (GB/T 2408). Jacket and insulation are black/gray with 0.54 mm jacket thickness and 0.43 mm insulation thickness. Length is fully customized to drawing.

What pin counts and pitches are available?

We build ribbon cables with 8, 10, 14, 16, 20, 26, 34, 40, and 50 pin counts in standard 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) pitch — the industry default for IDC mass-termination. Custom 2.0 mm and 2.54 mm pitches are also available for special connector families. Conductor gauge runs 28 AWG, 26 AWG, and 24 AWG depending on current and signal-integrity requirements.

What is IDC mass-termination and why is it used here?

IDC stands for Insulation-Displacement Connector. Instead of stripping each conductor and soldering it, the connector's contacts pierce through the insulation and grip the copper directly when the connector is pressed onto the ribbon. This gives you (1) extreme consistency — all 16 contacts terminate in one press, no soldering errors; (2) fast assembly time — seconds vs. minutes per cable; (3) gas-tight contacts that resist oxidation. It's the standard termination for board-to-board, equipment-to-equipment communication buses.

Which equipment is this ribbon cable designed for?

The cable fits inspection equipment (machine vision, testing stations, measurement instruments), manufacturing automation (PLC backplanes, drive controllers, conveyor I/O), financial machines (ATMs, POS, currency counters — module-to-module data buses), and medical devices (patient monitors, lab analyzers, imaging consoles). The flat form factor stays tidy inside cabinets and rolls compactly through cable trays.

Is the cable certified and what tests do you run?

Yes. Built to GB/T 2408 horizontal-burn (HB) standard with UL recognized PVC insulation. Each finished assembly passes 100% continuity test, insulation resistance (≥ 100 MΩ at 500 VDC), and a hi-pot withstand at 1000 VAC for 60 seconds. IDC terminations are pull-tested per IPC/WHMA-A-620 sampling. Materials meet RoHS and REACH. SGS pre-shipment inspection is available on request.

Applications

Where It's Installed

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Inspection equipment

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Machine vision systems

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PLC backplanes & I/O

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Manufacturing automation

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ATM & POS module buses

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Currency counters

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Medical patient monitors

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Communication Flat Ribbon Cable — IDC 16-Pin 28AWG Welded Terminal for Inspection / Manufacturing / Financial / Medical Equipment

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