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Antrader 1ft 40 Pin F/F Connector USB ASP ISP JTAG AVR Wire IDC Flat Rainbow Ribbon Data Cable 2.54mm 2 Pieces
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Antrader 1ft 40 Pin F/F Connector USB ASP ISP JTAG AVR Wire IDC Flat Rainbow Ribbon Data Cable 2.54mm 2 Pieces

Bottom line: The Antrader 1ft 40 Pin F/F Connector USB ASP ISP JTAG AVR Wire IDC Flat: Two 12 in (30cm) cables per pack; main trade-off: female-to-female only; won't mate with female headers without an adapter.

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Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For retro PC hardware and period-correct parts, synthesises manufacturer documentation, community compatibility lists and marketplace listings rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Two 12 in (30cm) cables per pack
  • ✓ Female 2 x 20 sockets on both ends fit standard 2.54mm male headers
  • ✓ 28 AWG 7x36 stranded wire flexes well in tight builds
  • ✓ 300V wire rating covers low-voltage logic and programming lines
  • ✓ Rainbow conductors peel apart for custom terminations

Cons

  • ✗ Female-to-female only; won't mate with female headers without an adapter
  • ✗ 12 in length is too short for long chassis or between-bench runs
  • ✗ 28 AWG conductors are thin for carrying meaningful power
  • ✗ Fixed 40-way width; smaller headers need a different cable

Manufacturer description

The Antrader 40 pin IDC ribbon cable two-pack gives you a short female-to-female jumper for any board with 2.54mm pin headers. Each cable is 12 inches (30cm) long and has a 2 x 20 female socket on both ends, so it joins two male 40-pin headers directly with no adapter. The cable uses 28 AWG (7x36) stranded wire rated at 300V, set at a 0.05 inch (1.27mm) conductor pitch. The stranded core bends without much effort for routing inside an enclosure or across a bench setup. The rainbow color coding makes it easy to trace a single pin when you are probing signals or checking continuity. The…

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Antrader 40 pin ribbon cable?

Each cable is 12 inches (30cm) in total length, and the pack includes two cables.

What connector spacing does this cable fit?

Both ends have 40-pin 2 x 20 female IDC sockets that fit male pin headers with standard 2.54mm (0.1 inch) spacing. The individual conductors in the ribbon run at a 1.27mm (0.05 inch) pitch.

Will it work with my AVR programmer or JTAG debugger?

Antrader lists it as suitable for most Atmel AVR JTAG debuggers, in-system programmers and ISP download setups. Your board needs a 40-pin 2 x 20 male header at 2.54mm spacing. Check your programmer's pinout and header size before ordering.

Can I use this as an IDE hard drive cable in a retro PC?

The listing does not mention IDE. It's a generic 40-way, 2.54mm female-to-female ribbon cable. Faster IDE modes need an 80-conductor cable, and some boards expect keyed connectors, so check your drive and motherboard requirements first.

What gauge is the wire and can I split the ribbon?

The conductors are 28 AWG (7x36) stranded wire rated at 300V. The ribbon separates cleanly, so you can peel off individual wires and terminate them with standard connectors, jacks or pins.

Key Features

  • 40Pin 40Way/ Female to Female, compatible with 2.54mm spacing pin headers.
  • Total length is 12" (30cm) with 2.54mm Female to Female 40P 2 x 20 sockets.
  • Wire: 28 AWG (7x36) Stranded 300V; Wire Pitch: 0.05" (1.27 mm) Center Spacing.
  • Ribbon cable saves space and time on circuit interconnecting assemblies. The Conductor ribbon cable separate easily for clean terminations with standard wire connectors, jacks and pins.
  • 2pcs IDC Connector flat Ribbon cable, Applying to digital cameras, digital camcorders, laptops, LCD TVs, LCD monitors, suitable for most Atmel AVR jtag debuggers, in-system programmers, isp download, etc.

Full Specifications

Wire28 AWG (7x36) Stranded 300V; Wire Pitch: 0.05" (1.27 mm) Center Spacing.
BrandAntrader
ColorRainbow
Gauge28
ModelUSB-40P-30CM
Cable TypeUSB
Item ShapeRound
Unit Count2 Count
Item Length30 centimeters
Part NumberAZ18073101
ConnectivityUSB
Connector TypeUSB Type A
Number of Pins40
Maximum Voltage300 volts
Number of Items2
Special FeatureBraided
Connector GenderFemale-to-Female
Specification MetISO
Compatible DevicesMonitor
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor

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