For more than fifty years, 3M has been among the world’s leaders in connectors

utilizing Insulation Displacement Contacts (IDCs). We now offer a new family of

products to expand this rich history of leadership and innovation:

• 3M Ribbon Cable Wiremount Socket Assembly, 451 Series, 0.050” Pitch

• 3M Shrouded Boardmount Header, 452 Series 0.050” Pitch

The Ribbon Cable Wiremount Socket Assembly, 451 Series, offers a robust connector

in a very small package and with the following options:

• Fine pitch delivers high connection density in a very small space

• 30 µ” Au and Au flash available plating versions offer multiple mate/unmate cycle

option levels at different price points

• Available friction latch configurations enable increased protection against accidental

disconnect when using a box header

• Optional strain relief accessory provides additional security to help guard against

damage when users pull on a terminated cable

The Shrouded Boardmount Header, 452 Series, is designed to maximize design

flexibility while minimizing PCB footprint. They mate to Ribbon Cable Wiremount

Socket Assembly, 451 Series and are available in the following configurations:

• The standard shrouded header is available with or without ejector latches. This

innovative assembly method allows the addition of positive latch and ejection

functionality with minimal size addition.

• 30 µ” Au and Au flash available plating versions offer multiple mate/unmate cycle

option levels at different price points

• Vertical mount, thru-hole and SMT configurations available

• Right angle mount, thru-hole configuration available

• Tape and reel packaging for SMT version enables use in automated placement

applications

• Lead-free process capable

• PCB standoffs enable pin-in-paste processing capability

Assembly, 451 Series

452 Series

Configuration

Part Number

Customer Drawing

Ribbon Cable Wiremount Socket Assembly,

451 Series

451XX-0X00XX

78-5100-2436-3

Shrouded Boardmount Header, 452 Series

452XX-XX02XX

78-5100-2437-1