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# GPIO Ribbon Cable 2x8 IDC Cable - 16 pins 12 long

**Brand:** Adafruit

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/gpio-ribbon-cable-2x8-idc-cable-16-pins-12-long

## Pricing

- **Price:** $3.80
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 1 units
- **Supplier (Adafruit):** 100 units
- **SKU:** AF-4170

## Description

A 16-pin (2×8) IDC ribbon cable with keyed connectors on both ends, 305mm (12") long. The 0.05" pitch ribbon cable connects to standard 2×8 0.1" × 0.1" IDC headers. Pin 1 is marked with a white stripe along the cable edge. Key Features 16 Pins (2×8) – Standard IDC ribbon cable layout 305mm (12") Length – Flexible ribbon cable Keyed IDC Connectors – Polarised sockets on both ends prevent incorrect insertion 0.1" × 0.1" Spacing – Standard pitch for PCB headers Pin 1 Marked – White stripe indicates orientation Ideal For Connecting GPIO expander boards and bonnets Chaining or extending RGB LED matrix connections Bridging 2×8 IDC headers between PCBs Package Contents 1× 16-pin (2×8) IDC ribbon cable, 305mm (12")

**Product Type:** physical

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