I purchased the 10-pin connectors A30939-ND to replace some decayed cables used in an outdoor electronic sign. Some of the cables I need to replace are 3 feet long, some six feet, etc. Every time I try and get the correct ribbon cable that uses these connectors, I end up with something else. Is there anyone who knows the 10-wire ribbon cable that works with these connectors, and where I can get the cable in 20-foot or 50-foot or 100-foot rolls? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Hello dtsemt,
Welcome to the DigiKey TechForum.
The main attributes you need, would be a 10 conductor ribbon cable, with 24awg wire.
We do have some with the 0.100" pitch (wire spacing), is 100’ or 200’ spools, or sold by the foot.
ML10G-100-ND is the 100 foot spool.
8125/10-ND is the 200 foot spool.
19-8125/10100-DS-ND is sold by the foot.
Thank you so much for your quick reply! Whenever I’ve tried to order something I specifying 10 pin, 2.54 mm, flat cable… I always end up with something that looks like it’s for wiring eyeglasses together. A very thin not very wide cable. Are each of the products you mentioned compatible with the A30-939-nd?
The drawing for the A30939-ND (TE part number 4-640441-0) specifies 24 AWG wires.
The 3M “8125/10 100” is a 24 AWG, 10-conductor ribbon cable with a 0.10" (25.4mm) pitch, so it is suitable for that connector.
As @David_1768 stated, it can be ordered by the foot, in a 100ft roll, and in a 200ft roll (the 200ft is non-stocked) with the numbers he lists above.
We also sell the following hand tools for properly inserting the wires into the insulation displacement contacts of the connector.
Thank you so much for your prompt reply! I suppose the last question I have is, is there a piece that crimps to the back of the a30939-nd to keep the cable there once it’s been pressed together?
As you can see, I need all the help I can get on this. I think the physical act of pressing the cable onto the connector and plugging it in is within my skill set, but getting the right parts is becoming a challenge. Your help has been invaluable and I thank you.