INTERCONNECT TECHNOLOGY
Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC)
A global leader in solderless contact technology, Interplex has been producing Insulation Displacement Contacts for top-tier customers for over a decade. Our high reliability IDC Technology conforms with IEC 60352-5 and can be adapted for application-specific requirements to terminate magnet wires in motor, generator, industrial and power applications.
Features & Benefits
Robust Solderfree Connections
IDC technology provides an efficient method for creating direct, robust, solderfree interfaces to a wide range of magnet wire diameters and coatings, such as used in electric motors, generators and transformers.
Fast Assembly
Easy and fast wire connection system that eliminates the separated step of stripping the wire before connecting.
High Reliability and Repeatability
IDC’s integrated insulation stripper removes the heavy coated varnish on magnet wire to provide full surface contact with the bare stripped wire, resulting in strong, repeatable, and highly reliable interfaces.
Easy Termination Process
Enhanced pocket design enables easy termination by holding the wire before and during termination process and acts as strain relief in the application.
Optimized for Low Resistance and High Current
The IDC design creates a high normal force and low resistance electrical connection to the wire itself. IDCs consistently deliver contact resistance of less than 2mΩ at 20mV to optimize current capacity.
High Normal Force
The IDC’s spring force beams generate high normal forces and create gas tight, corrosion resistant connection to the wire.
Rated for High Temperature Environments
Made of highly conductive, spring-based alloys, IDCs are rated to 150ºC, with resilient high normal force to assure consistently reliable connection for a wide range of temperature, vibration and environmental factors.
Optimized Wire Stripping
IDC’s specially designed insulation cutting knives create a big connection surface on the wire to ensure high current transmission.
Designed for Configurability
Flexible tooling enables stamped IDC interconnects to be integrated with connectors, solder tails, sockets, jumpers/shorts, and Press-Fit Compliant interconnects; in either continuous reeled or individual piece formats.
RoHS Compliant
Interplex IDC components are all certified as RoHS compliant.
Compatible with Press-Fit Options
Integrating IDC and Press-Fit Compliant interfaces within the same stamping is an excellent solution for solderfree, high-reliability products, with common alloys, platings, high normal force and high-current capacities.
Fast Assembly
Easy and fast wire connection system that eliminates the separated step of stripping the wire before connecting.
Easy Termination Process
Enhanced pocket design enables easy termination by holding the wire before and during termination process and acts as strain relieve in the application.
High Normal Force
The IDC’s spring force beams generate a high normal forces and create a gas tight, corrosion resistant connection to the wire.
Optimized Wire Stripping
IDC’s specially designed insulation cutting knifes create a big connection surface on the wire to guarantee high current transmission.
RoHS Compliant
Interplex IDC components are all certified as RoHS compliant.
Types of Applications
Below are the types of applications that Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) is suited for:
Aerospace
Automotive
Commercial Transportation
Personal Mobility
Maritime
Energy
Industrial
Electrification of Vehicles
Our Insulation Displacement Contact Technology
Insulation Displacement Contacts are specially designed for Motor & Transformer Winding Applications. It provides an efficient method for creating direct, robust, solderfree interfaces to a wide range of magnet wire diameters and coatings, such as used in electric motors, generators and transformers.
In many instances, a winding sub-assembly using magnet wire, such as a transformer, subsequently needs to be mounted to a control PCB or busbar assembly. With integrated IDC-and-Press-fit interconnects, the completed sub-assembly has external compliant interfaces and is ready for solderfree assembly, thereby streamlining the production steps at both levels.
Combining Press-Fit and IDC technologies is an excellent solution for streamlining assembly of these electric motors and power modules to their required control circuitry and busbar grounding systems, while improving overall lifecycle reliability by eliminating failure modes associated with solder joints.
In many instances, a winding sub-assembly using magnet wire, such as a transformer, subsequently needs to be mounted to a control PCB or busbar assembly. With integrated IDC-and-Press-fit interconnects, the completed sub-assembly has external compliant interfaces and is ready for solderfree assembly, thereby streamlining the production steps at both levels.
Combining Press-Fit and IDC technologies is an excellent solution for streamlining assembly of these electric motors and power modules to their required control circuitry and busbar grounding systems, while improving overall lifecycle reliability by eliminating failure modes associated with solder joints.
A Trusted Global Solutions Provider
Interplex’s Product Development team works closely with customers globally to develop Press-Fit & IDC solutions tailored to specific end application needs. For example: Direct insert terminals, customized connectors and headers, Press-Fit PCB connectors, custom-molded modules, power lead frames and other electronic packaging solutions.
We leverage our expertise in product design, applications engineering, manufacturing and automation to help customers create the proper turnkey solution for any particular application. Our global footprint vertically integrates Press-Fit & IDC stamping, plating, molding and assembly to provide the highest level of design flexibility, cost-effectiveness and production scalability.
We leverage our expertise in product design, applications engineering, manufacturing and automation to help customers create the proper turnkey solution for any particular application. Our global footprint vertically integrates Press-Fit & IDC stamping, plating, molding and assembly to provide the highest level of design flexibility, cost-effectiveness and production scalability.
Typical Example of Interplex’s Design-to-manufacture of An Electronic Package Using Press-Fit and Other Interconnect Technologies
Specifications
| Product Family | Interplex IDC Type | Picture | Wire Gauge |
|---|---|---|---|
|
IDC |
0.64 |
 |
22 – 20 AWG |
|
IDC |
0.8 |
 |
19 – 17 AWG |
Gallery
Custom Parts With Press-Fit Interconnect
IDC In Various Sizes
IDC With Press-Fit
IDC with Various Connection Options
IDC With Various Options
Interplex IDC Module
Press-Fit in Custom Molded Modules
