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The 68-position Mini Delta Ribbon form increases contact density within the MDR family and can be confused with other compact legacy external connectors. [C245A]
Exact source example 10168-900AXX (ordering family): contacts: 68. construction: Shielded straddlemount solder-tail plug; wiper-on-wiper contacts. mounting: Straddlemount. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established. [C245B]
Source-scoped identification facts
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| Nominal contacts | 68S265Source-backed nominal position/contact count: 68. |
|---|---|
| Contact pitch | 1.27 mm 0.050in published series pitch (10168-900AXX (ordering family))S265Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 10168-900AXX (ordering family). Documented role: plug. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. |
| Connector role | plug (10168-900AXX (ordering family))S265Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 10168-900AXX (ordering family). Documented role: plug. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. |
| Manufacturer | 3M (10168-900AXX (ordering family))S265Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 10168-900AXX (ordering family). Documented role: plug. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. |
| Series | 101XX-900AXX (10168-900AXX (ordering family))S265Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 10168-900AXX (ordering family). Documented role: plug. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. |
| Exact part / implementation | 10168-900AXX (68position ordering family) (10168-900AXX (ordering family))S265Named source examples retain separate role, part, view and axis limits; values are not a universal family specification. Named series only, not every family part: 10168-900AXX (ordering family). Documented role: plug. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. |
Not recorded: Positions / cavity span, Populated contacts, Contact rows, Dimensions / axis, Contact gender / arrangement, Mounting, Coupling / latch, Keying / polarization, Shell / form, Recorded markings, View convention. Unknown fields stay unknown; illustrations supply no measurements or pin assignments.
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Specifications and limits
| Documented identification | 68-position/contact recognition fact in the cited implementation. [C245A] |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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.
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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
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3M lists 68 contacts among the offered configurations of its 101XX-900AXX Mini Delta Ribbon plug series.
3M · 3M Mini Delta Ribbon 101XX-900AXX series ↗S265: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)Exact source example 10168-900AXX (ordering family): contacts: 68. construction: Shielded straddlemount solder-tail plug; wiper-on-wiper contacts. mounting: Straddlemount. No complete suffix chosen without order record. Linked TS-0698 PDF has no web text and direct403, so drawing dimensions and rows remain unverified. No physical compatibility, pin map or hardware validation is established.
3M · 3M Mini Delta Ribbon 101XX-900AXX series ↗S265: full source recordInspect review dependencies → (private workspace)
