The useful distinction
Recognize it. Then verify it.
A 40-position, two-row 2.54 mm ribbon-cable header is visually close to other IDC families, so count and keying matter before any protocol assumption. [C242A]
Source-scoped identification facts
Each value retains its exact example, role and measurement axis. Facts from different parts must not be combined into an invented component.
| Nominal contacts | 40S262Source-backed nominal position/contact count: 40. |
|---|---|
| Positions / cavity span | 40 (Claim C242A); 40 (Claim C242B)S262 · S286Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof. V44 engineering reference for the cited component only; not a universal IDC pinout, wiring diagram, fabrication tolerance or device-compatibility statement. |
| Contact rows | 2 (Claim C242A); 2 (Claim C242B); 2 (1-1761685-3)S262 · S286 · S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TE Connectivity identifies part 1-1761685-3 as a 40-position, two-row ribbon-cable header with a 2.54 mm centerline. | V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof. TE Connectivity specifies part 1-1761685-3 as a vertical two-row 40-position pin header on 2.54 mm centers with mating alignment and ejection-latch retention. | V44 engineering reference for the cited component only; not a universal IDC pinout, wiring diagram, fabrication tolerance or device-compatibility statement. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Contact pitch | 2.54 mm Centerline pitch (Recorded example component); 2.54 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C242A); 2.54 mm centerline (1-1761685-3)S286 · S262 · S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. example_component; two-row vertical wire-to-board pin header V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Dimensions / axis | 69.85 mm connector length (1-1761685-3); 8.89 mm connector height (1-1761685-3)S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Connector role | header; plug (1-1761685-3)S262 · S286 · S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. two-row vertical wire-to-board pin header 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Coupling / latch | latch (Claim C242B)S286Recorded source-scoped values; named examples do not describe every family variant or establish compatibility. V44 engineering reference for the cited component only; not a universal IDC pinout, wiring diagram, fabrication tolerance or device-compatibility statement. |
| Manufacturer | TE Connectivity (1-1761685-3)S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Series | AMP-LATCH NOVO (1-1761685-3)S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
| Exact part / implementation | 1-1761685-3 (1-1761685-3)S262Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-1761685-3. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval. |
Not recorded: Populated contacts, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.
Recorded variant and source limits
- No IDE/ATA or other protocol pin map is inferred from the 40-position header form.
- Product dimensions, latch features and pitch do not constitute a fabrication drawing or device compatibility result.
- Center mating alignment without an identified key/polarizing feature remains context rather than target-qualified keying. Recorded source context: Center mating alignment; ejection latches / 1-1761685-3
Bounded facts, visible unknowns
Specifications and limits
| Documented identification | 40-position/contact recognition fact in the cited implementation. [C242A] |
|---|---|
| Mechanical dimensions | No independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V43; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work. |
| Engineering pinout | Source-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile → |
| Verified device list | Not included. Check exact device and accessory documentation. |
A boundary, not an omission to guess around.
Use the source-backed form or position count only for identification. Resolve ratings, protocol, direction, wiring, cable construction and exact device support from the relevant equipment and component documentation.
Before you connect
What to check
- Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
- Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
- Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.
What is not established
This field note does not approve a connection, adapter, cable assembly, rewiring scheme or fabricated part. It intentionally omits unsupported pin assignments and mechanical tolerances.
Your next step
Move from the form to the requirement.
The source trail
Evidence for this page
AI-assisted inspection is not independent engineering review. Source scope and access limitations are disclosed below. Procedural checklists are editorial requirements, not hardware measurements.
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Suggest a correction to this field note →C242ASource checked · pending review
TE Connectivity identifies part 1-1761685-3 as a 40-position, two-row ribbon-cable header with a 2.54 mm centerline.
TE Connectivity · 40-position AMP-LATCH ribbon header ↗S262: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)
