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Tag-Connect TC2070-IDC-SOFT 14-Pin Soft-Squeeze Plug-of-Nails Cable
Tag-Connect TC2070-IDC-SOFT 14-Pin Soft-Squeeze Plug-of-Nails Cable
SKU: TC2070-IDC-SOFT
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Key Features
Overview
The TC2070-IDC-SOFT is the soft-squeeze version of the TC2070-IDC: a legged 14-pin Plug-of-Nails programming cable fitted with a 14-pin (2x7) 0.1-inch IDC connector, with about 200 mm (8 inches) of ribbon between the connectors.
Soft-squeeze cables are made for frequent production use: the side squeeze-tabs are easier on operators' fingers, and they can also help in very low humidity or low temperatures, where squeeze-tabs can be stiffer. An accidental tug can disconnect them, so they are not recommended for debugging and development, and they are not recommended for humid environments.
Many debuggers that use 14-pin connectors, such as those for MSP430, TI and ADI DSPs and Renesas MCUs, can also be served by Tag-Connect adapters that reduce the board footprint to 6 or 10 pins. See our Tag-Connect programmer adapters.
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Why Engineers Choose the Tag-Connect TC2070-IDC-SOFT 14-Pin Soft-Squeeze Plug-of-Nails Cable
Easy on Operators
14-Pin Tools Direct
Zero Cost per Board
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Target end | TC2070 14-pin Plug-of-Nails, legged, soft squeeze |
| Tool end | 14-pin (2x7) 0.1-inch IDC connector |
| Ribbon length | About 200 mm (8 in) |
| PCB footprint | TC2070 legged footprint (datasheet below) |
Which TC2070 Cable?
| Cable | Target end | Tool end | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC2070-IDC | Legged, standard squeeze tabs | 14-pin 0.1-inch IDC | Development work and MCU programming |
| TC2070-IDC-SOFT (this cable) | Legged, soft squeeze tabs | 14-pin 0.1-inch IDC | Frequent production programming; not for debugging or humid environments |
| TC2070-IDC-NL | No legs | 14-pin 0.1-inch IDC | Production programming with brief connections, where board space matters most |
| TC2070-IDC-NL-2MM | No legs | 14-pin 2 mm IDC | Xilinx Platform Cable II programmers |
Which cable fits your debugger? See our Tag-Connect cable guide.
| General Information | |
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Part Number (SKU) |
TC2070-IDC-SOFT
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Manufacturer |
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Weight |
18 g
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Questions and Answers
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What Is the Difference From the TC2070-IDC?
The soft-squeeze version has softer side squeeze-tabs for frequent production use. The rest of the cable is based on the TC2070-IDC; see the TC2070-IDC datasheet below for the footprint.
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Can I Use It for Debugging?
It is not recommended, because an accidental tug can disconnect it. Use the standard TC2070-IDC for debugging and development.
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How Long Is the Cable?
About 200 mm (8 inches) of ribbon between the connectors.
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Is There a Smaller Footprint Option?
For many 14-pin debuggers, Tag-Connect adapters reduce the board footprint to 6 or 10 pins. There is also a no-legs TC2070-IDC-NL.
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