TC2030-IDC-10-NL

Plug-of-Nails Programming Cable

The TC2030-IDC-10-NL is a plug-of-nails programming cable from Tag-Connect. View the full TC2030-IDC-10-NL datasheet below including key specifications.

TC2030-IDC-10-NL shares its datasheet with TC2030-IDC-NL, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official TC2030-IDC-10-NL datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Tag-Connect

TC2030-IDC-10-NL Key Specifications

Parameter	Value
Cable Length	10 in (254 mm)
Contact Pins	6 spring-loaded pogo pins (3.175 mm compressed)
PCB Footprint	6-pad contact pattern, no alignment holes (NL = No Legs)
Plug Connector	10-pin IDC
Plug Dimensions	31.369 mm x 12.7 mm (1.235 in x 0.5 in)
PCB Keep-Out Rule	No other track or signal within 0.020 in of any contact pad
Contact Pad Through-Hole Option	Finished hole size of 0.008 in or less

TC2030-IDC-10-NL Overview

Part: TC2030-IDC-NL — Tag-Connect

Type: Plug-of-Nails Connector Cable

Description: 6-pin no-legs programming and test cable connecting to a PCB footprint without requiring a mating connector component.

Operating Conditions:

Supply voltage: not applicable

Key Specs:

Pin count: 6 pins (connects to 10-pin IDC)
Cable length options: 6 inches (152.4 mm) or 10 inches (254 mm)
Pin clearance: No track or signal within 0.020" of any contact pad
Max finished via size if pads are thru-hole: 0.008" or less
Contact pin compressed height: 0.125" (3.175 mm)
Connector body width: 0.236" (6.000 mm)
Connector body height: 0.39" (9.906 mm)

Features:

"No Legs" (NL) zero-footprint PCB connection
Three alignment pin holes for PCB orientation
Compatible with TC2030-CLIP board for temporary retention from underside of PCB
Eliminates physical mating connector cost and board space

Applications:

In-circuit programming and debugging
Production test and firmware flashing

Package:

6-pin footprint (footprint drawing TC2030-IDC-NL-FP)

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part Number	Manufacturer	Package
TC2030-CLIP	Tag-Connect	—
TC2030-IDC-NL	Tag-Connect	—
TC2030-IDC-NL-FP	Tag-Connect	—

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