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CablesOnline 5-Pack Centronics 50-Pin IDC Type Male CN50 Crimp Connector for Ribbon Cable, CN-203-5
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CablesOnline 5-Pack Centronics 50-Pin IDC Type Male CN50 Crimp Connector for Ribbon Cable, CN-203-5

Bottom line: The CablesOnline 5-Pack Centronics 50-Pin IDC Type Male CN50 Crimp is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the cables & connectors category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Centronics 50 Pin Male
  • ✓ Backed by CABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

These connectors mate with any other standard 50-pin connectors, which are commonly found on SCSI, computers, electronic devices, and industrial equipment. The insulation displacement (IDC) contacts on these connectors allow them to be quickly and easily crimped onto 50-wire flat ribbon cable.Contact Resistance: 30m Ohm Max at DC 500VCurrent Rating: 1AMPDielectric Withstand Voltage: AC 500V per minuteOperating Temperature Range: -40°C to +105°CContacts: Gold platedTL Size : 77mm x 16mm x 21mm

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CablesOnline 5-Pack Centronics 50-Pin IDC Type Male CN50 Crimp… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the cables & connectors category. CABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH's cables & connectors lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for cables & connectors of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Centronics 50 Pin Male
  • 50-Pin IDC Ribbon Crimp type Connector
  • 2.54mm IDC Pin Pitch
  • Metal shell with PBT construction
  • 5-pieces of CN50 male Connectors

Full Specifications

BrandCABLESONLINE.COM ATLANTIC COMPUTERTECH
ColorGold
ModelFC-203-5
Cable TypeRibbon
Item ShapeFlat
Unit Count5 Count
Part NumberFC-203-5
Connector TypeScsi
Number of Pins50
Maximum Current1 A
Maximum Voltage500 volts_of_alternating_current
Special FeatureHeat Resistant
Connector GenderMale
Specification MetUL
Compatible DevicesPersonal Computer
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor
Compatible Phone ModelsNo Compatible Phone Models
Ethernet Cable CategoryCat 5e
Recommended Uses For ProductConnecting and extending data transmission between computers and other electronic devices
Other Special Features of the ProductHeat Resistant

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