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P241 / Legacy computer / Connector

50-position 2.54 mm IDC ribbon header

A 50-position, two-row 2.54 mm ribbon-cable header is a common legacy internal interconnect form, but the position count does not identify the bus.

Also called IDC 50 50-pin ribbon header 50 position ribbon connector 2x25 IDC

Ribbon headers with the same pitch and row count can carry unrelated signals, so physical format and system role must be verified separately.

Look for

Count the two rows, confirm the 50-position layout and keyed/polarized housing details, then verify the equipment documentation before treating it as a known interface.

Claim inspection dates: 2026-10-06 · Independent review pending

The useful distinction

Recognize it. Then verify it.

A 50-position, two-row 2.54 mm ribbon-cable header is a common legacy internal interconnect form, but the position count does not identify the bus. [C241A]

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.

Documented examples; not a mating drawing or compatibility approval
Nominal contacts50S261Source-backed nominal position/contact count: 50.
Positions / cavity span50 (Claim C241A); 50 (Claim C241B)S261 · S285Recorded 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 rows2 (Claim C241A); 2 (Claim C241B); 2 (1-5102153-0)S261 · S285 · S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. TE Connectivity identifies part 1-5102153-0 as a 50-position, two-row AMP-LATCH ribbon-cable header with 2.54 mm centerline spacing. | 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 1-5102153-0 as a vertical, two-row 50-position board-mount plug on 2.54 mm centers, with mating alignment/polarizing features 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. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
Contact pitch2.54 mm Centerline pitch (Recorded example component); 2.54 mm Source-described pitch / centerline (Claim C241A); 2.54 mm centerline (1-5102153-0)S285 · S261 · S261Named 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. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
Dimensions / axis82.8 mm connector length (1-5102153-0); 13.94 mm connector height (1-5102153-0)S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
Connector roleheader; plug (1-5102153-0)S261 · S285 · S261Named 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 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
Coupling / latchlatch (Claim C241B)S285Recorded 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.
Keying / polarizationMating alignment: Center | Dual Polarizing Bar; ejection latches (1-5102153-0)S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
ManufacturerTE Connectivity (1-5102153-0)S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
SeriesAMP-LATCH Universal Headers (1-5102153-0)S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-5102153-0. Documented role: plug. Exact named part only. Product specification is not a specimen measurement or interoperability approval.
Exact part / implementation1-5102153-0 (1-5102153-0)S261Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. 1-5102153-0. 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, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.

Recorded variant and source limits
  • No universal 50-position IDC signal map is inferred from this component geometry.
  • Product dimensions, latch features and pitch do not constitute a fabrication drawing or device compatibility result.
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Bounded facts, visible unknowns

Specifications and limits

50-position 2.54 mm IDC ribbon header facts and limitations
Documented identification50-position/contact recognition fact in the cited implementation. [C241A]
Mechanical dimensionsNo independently reviewed mechanical drawing in V43; do not use this page for fabrication, fit testing or tolerance work.
Engineering pinoutSource-checked engineering profile available; independent review pending. Open engineering profile →
Verified device listNot 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

  1. Identify the exact connector family and variant from the equipment or cable documentation.
  2. Keep shape, contact count, protocol, electrical rating and device support as separate facts.
  3. Do not force, rewire or adapt a connector from this recognition record; resolve the remaining requirements first.
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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.

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The source trail

Evidence for this page

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C241ASource checked · pending review

TE Connectivity identifies part 1-5102153-0 as a 50-position, two-row AMP-LATCH ribbon-cable header with 2.54 mm centerline spacing.

TE Connectivity · 50-position AMP-LATCH universal header ↗

Locator: Product configuration summary
Access: public page. Identification/reference scope only. V43 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

S261: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)

Claim scope: V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.. Next review due 2027-01-04.

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Evidence behind this page

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1 linked sources · 1 scoped claims · 0 sources with inspection/access flags.

Page scope: catalogue_expansion_v43

Assessment 2026-10-22 · earliest scheduled source review 2027-01-04. This is a recorded-date assessment, not a live source check. Page-level independent review is not established by this panel.

Inspect 1 source scopes, access limits and dates

S261 · 50-position AMP-LATCH universal header

TE Connectivity · Manufacturer / product-owner domain · inspected 2026-10-06 · due 2027-01-04

Within inspection window

Scoped support: Identifies a 50-position, two-row, 2.54 mm AMP-LATCH ribbon-cable header; V43 uses only form, position count and pitch for recognition.

Not established / limitations: Identification/reference scope only. V43 does not convert this source into a universal pinout, fabrication drawing, electrical approval, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility verdict.

Locator: Product configuration summary

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C241A · P241

TE Connectivity identifies part 1-5102153-0 as a 50-position, two-row AMP-LATCH ribbon-cable header with 2.54 mm centerline spacing.

Claim scope: V43 catalogue-expansion identification fact only; not independent technical approval, fabrication data, wiring instruction, protocol guarantee or end-to-end compatibility proof.

Source links: S261 · Evidence trail → (private workspace)

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