3M Interconnect Solutions

Discover how 3M interconnect solutions can help you deliver reliable, high-performance connections across demanding industrial and electronic applications. From industrial cable, I/O connectors, PCB headers, and wiremount sockets to high-speed cable assemblies, machine vision solutions, IDC clamp connectors, and memory headers with accessories, our portfolio supports precise, durable interconnect performance where it matters most.

  • Wire & Boardmount Connectors
  • Industrial Cable
  • Industrial I/O
  • Machine Vision
  • High-Speed Cable Assemblies
  • Memory Card Headers
  • Electrical Accessories

Download the 3M Connector and Cable Mating Guide

Find the cable-to-wiremount and boardmount connector mating combinations that fit your design requirements.

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2.54mm x 2.54mm (0.100” x 0.100”) Pitch Connectors from 3M

3M™ Header 3000 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: 10, 15 or 30au contacts
  • Retention: Roll pin or snap in latches
  • Wall: 3 and 4 wall options
  • Mating socket series: 3000, 891, CHG

3M™ Wiremount Socket, 3000 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: 10, 15, or 30au contacts
  • Mating header series: 3000, 2500, 4600

3M™ Four-Wall Header 2500 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: Flash, 10, or 30au contacts
  • Retention: Latch available
  • Mating socket series: 3000, 891, CHG

3M™ IDC Ribbon Cable Socket, 891 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: 15 or 30au contacts
  • Mating header series: 3000, 2500, 4600

3M™ Polarized Wiremount Socket, CHG Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: 30au contacts
  • Wire AWG: 22-28 AWG
  • Mating header series: 3000, 2500, 4600

3M™ Wiremount Plug 4600 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm (.100 in)
  • Plating: 10, 15, or 30au contacts
  • Retention: Ejector latches & optional mounting flanges
  • Mating socket series: 3000, 891, CHG

3M™ Pin Strip Headers & Sockets 2.54mm (0.100”) pitch

Offer reliable board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity across a broad range row counts, mounting styles, and plating options, supporting space-efficient PCB layouts and consistent electrical performance.

3M™ Molded-On Cable Assemblies

A rugged, one-piece design, fully customized to your specifications. The molded design also offers outstanding protection from the elements for maximum electrical performance.

1.27mm x 1.27mm (0.050” x 0.050”) Pitch Connectors from 3M

3M™ Socket 451 and 3M Header 452 Series

Designed around a 1.27 mm (0.050 in.) pitch, the 3M Wire-to-Board System - featuring the 3M Socket 451 and Header 452 Series - enables compact layouts, efficient assembly, and reliable performance in space-constrained PCB designs.

3M™ Pin Strip Headers & Sockets 1.27mm (0.050”) pitch

Offer reliable board-to-board and wire-to-board connectivity across a broad range row counts, mounting styles, and plating options.

2mm Pitch Connectors & 2.54mm x 1.27mm (0.100” x 0.050”) Pitch Connectors from 3M

3M™ Wiremount Socket, 1522 Series

  • Pitch: 2mm
  • Plating: 30au contacts
  • Mating header series: 1552

3M™ Latch/Eject Header, 1552 Series

  • Pitch: 2mm Plating: 10 or 30au contacts
  • Retention: Roll pins & Ejector Latch
  • Mating socket series: 1522

3M™ 4-Wall Header, Tripolarized Header 810 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm x 1.27mm
  • Plating: 30au contacts
  • Retention: Ejector Latch
  • Mating socket series: 820

3M™ Tripolarized Wiremount Socket, 820 Series

  • Pitch: 2.54mm x 1.27mm
  • Plating: 30au contacts
  • Mating header series: 810

Download the 3M Connector and Cable Mating Guide

Find the cable-to-wiremount and boardmount connector mating combinations that fit your design requirements.

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3M Industrial Cable

3M is renowned for its high-quality, simple IDC terminated cables that significantly help reduce cable assembly labor. With healthy lead times on the majority of these cables, 3M can help ensure that your projects stay on schedule. Additionally, 3M cables and connectors are designed to work better together, providing a seamless and efficient solution for your industrial electronics needs.

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3M™ High-Flex-Life Flat-Ribbon Cables

3M high-flex-life flat-ribbon cables are designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial applications. Options tested to 1 million, 10 million, 100 million flex cycles.

3M™ Round Conductor Flat Cable 3365 Series

3M's round conductor flat cable 3365 series features 28 AWG wire on .050 inch centers permits mass termination to a broad line of IDC connectors.

3M™ Twisted Pair Flat Cable, 1700 Series

A twisted pair ribbon cable that helps reduce crosstalk in balanced drive applications. This cable features .050" 28 AWG stranded wire for flexibility and extended cable life and can be mass terminated to a broad range of IDC connectors.

3M™ Shielded Jacketed, Flat Cable, 3517 Series

A jacketed flat ribbon cable that delivers optimal performance for applications requiring improved signal integrity. With size 28 AWG stranded wire on .050 in. centers, it allows for easy mass termination to a broad range of IDC connectors.

3M™ Pleated Foil Shielded Cable 90202 Series

A round conductor flat cable featuring a foil shield that helps protect conductors from EMI and is adhesively bonded to the insulation. This copper foil delivers shielding at an average of 35dB, excellent for applications where signal integrity is critical.

3M™ Round Shielded/Jacketed Discrete Wire Cable 3600X Series

A PVC jacketed cable that helps reduce crosstalk for balanced drive applications. Dual aluminum film foil and copper braid shielded wire provide excellent EMI/ESD protection with a 35 db average shielding effectiveness.

3M™ Molded-On Cable Assemblies

A rugged, one-piece design, fully customized to your specifications. The molded design also offers outstanding protection from the elements for maximum electrical performance.

3M™ Mini Delta Ribbon (MDR) Solutions

3M Mini Delta Ribbon (MDR) interconnects are a 1.27mm pitch connector system that delivers reliable, high-density performance for applications ranging from industrial equipment and motion control systems to machine vision and general high-speed I/O.

3M™ Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR) Solutions

3M Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR) interconnects are a 0.08mm pitch connector system that delivers reliable, high-density performance for applications ranging from industrial equipment and motion control systems to machine vision and general high-speed I/O.

3M™ IDC Clamp Connectors

The 3M IDC Clamp Connector Portfolio offers a comprehensive range of time-saving, durable, and field-installable solutions designed to enhance connectivity across various applications. The portfolio includes the 3M Mini-Clamp, 3M Mini Stack, 3M Link Connectors, and 3M Power Clamp Connector series.

3M™ D-Sub Connectors

3M D-Sub connectors provide reliable, industry-standard data and signal connectivity in a variety of sizes and configurations.

3M™ SCR Connectors

3M SCR connectors provide compact, reliable, high-density board-to-board and cable-to-board connections for space-constrained electronic systems.

3M™ 2mm IEEE 1394

Suitable for use in challenging environments, such as a factory production floor. Robust ribbon style contact for reliable, repetitive mate/unmating cycles.

3M™ IP67 D-Sub Male/Female Connectors 8PC15 Series

3M™ IP67 D-Sub Male/Female Connectors 8PC15 Series is a ruggedized connector system that is IP67 rated. Comes available in 15 positions and able to accommodate a wide range of cables.

3M™ Circular Connectors

3M™ Industrial M12 circular wiremount connectors offer durable, reliable signal and power connections for industrial automation and harsh-environment applications.

3M Industrial Camera Cable Assemblies

3M brings decades of expertise in signal transmission and electrical and mechanical cable design technology to expand the possibilities in machine vision connections. Camera Link, USB3 Vision and CoaXPress cable assemblies.

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3M™ USB3 Vision Camera Cable 1U30P-TC Series

10Gbps data transmission that supports higher speed vision applications, allowing a transmission range of up to 5 meters to expand the options of USB interface usage. This cable assembly features USB Standard A to USB Type C configuration.

3M™ USB3 Vision Cable, 1U30A-TC Series

5Gbps data transmission, ideal for industrial vision applications, offering a reliable transmission range of up to 7 meters. This cable assembly features USB Standard A and USB Type C connectors.

3M™ USB3 Vision Camera Cable 1U30G-MB Series

Combines long-distance connection and excellent repeated bending durability, far exceeding the performance of generic USB3 Vision® cables. Tested to 100 Million flex cycles and up to 7m reliable transmission distance.

3M™ USB3 Vision Camera Cable 1U30E-MB Series

Provides reliable long-distance USB3 camera connections up to 10 meters and beyond, offering low-resistance transmission for stable performance across USB Type A and USB Micro B interfaces.

3M™ CoaXPress (CXP) Cable Assemblies

The 3M CoaXPress (CXP) is a high-speed, high-bandwidth interface widely used in advanced machine vision systems.

3M™ Mini Delta Ribbon (MDR) Solutions

3M Mini Delta Ribbon (MDR) interconnects are a 1.27mm pitch connector system that delivers reliable, high-density performance including machine vision Camera Link applications.

3M™ Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR) Solutions

3M Shrunk Delta Ribbon (SDR) interconnects are a 0.08mm pitch connector system that delivers reliable, high-density performance, including machine vision Camera Link applications.

3M TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions

A portfolio of both internal I/O, Direct Attach Copper (DAC) and Active Electrical Copper (AEC) solutions, 3M TwinAx High Speed Cable Solutions help your servers, switches, storage and racks to achieve performance at the levels your customer’s demand. Their thin, low-profile designs allow for more routing options within an enclosure (server or rack) and their foldable ribbon construction enables a wider variety of packaging configurations than other cabling options with virtually no loss in signal integrity performance.

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3M™ PCI Express® Extender Assemblies Gen 5.0

These flexible cables can be bent and folded back on themselves without compromising signal integrity performance, unlocking unique packaging configurations to help solve cable or thermal management issues. Ideal for PCIe Gen 5.0 applications.

3M™ Twin Axial PCI Express (PCIe®) jumper assemblies Gen 5.0

The jumpers feature flexible, foldable, thin twin axial ribbon cables that can be folded back on themselves at extremely tight bend radii. This makes for extremely versatile routing. Ideal for PCIe Gen 5.0 applications.

3M™ Multi-Channel I/O (MCIO) Cable, 8MS8 Series

Cable assemblies designed to support high-density PCIe applications and meet SFF-TA-1016 specifications. Signal integrity (SI) performance metrics are not degraded, even with multiple folds.

3M™ SlimLine Twin Axial Cable Assemblies

Provide compact, flexible, low-loss high-speed connections for PCIe and SAS applications, supporting X4 and X8 configurations and common interfaces such as SFF-8654 for efficient routing in high-density system designs.

3M™ 800G OSFP DAC Cable, 9Y8 Series

These passive copper cable assemblies are designed to meet the rigorous standards of the OSFP MSA and IEEE 802.3ck. They offer unparalleled flexibility and foldability, making them ideal for managing cables in space constrained areas.

3M™ 800G OSFP AEC Cable, 10Y Series

Deliver flexible, high-performance active copper connectivity using 3M Twin Axial Cable technology, supporting tight bends and reach lengths up to 7 meters for high-density rack environments.

3M™ 400G QSFP-DD DAC Cable, 9V4 Series

Passive copper cable assemblies that utilize 3M twin axial cable technology to create a highly flexible, foldable, high-performance solution with bandwidths up to 400 Gbps to connect servers, switches, storage, and other high-speed equipment.

3M™ PCI Express® Extenders & Jumper Assemblies

3M PCI Express Extenders and Jumper Assemblies provide reliable, compact connectivity for PCIe Gen 2–4 systems, enabling flexible board-to-board extension in space-constrained designs.

3M™ Card Connector microSD™

Low-profile 1.85 mm height and 14.0 mm × 14.2 mm size is excellent for memory card connectivity. Complies with microSD™ specifications.

3M™ CFast™ Connectors

Excellent for CFast Type I and II cards.

3M™ CompactFlash Connectors

Excellent for automated assembly and accepts CompactFlash™ Type I and Type II cards.

3M Electrical Tapes

3M Electrical Tapes deliver reliable performance for insulation, protection, and bundling across a wide range of electrical applications. Engineered for durability and consistent adhesion, they help professionals work safely and efficiently in demanding environments.

3M Heat Shrink Tubing

3M Heat Shrink Tubing offers reliable insulation, protection, and sealing for electrical connections in a wide variety of shrink ratios. Engineered for durability and easy installation, it provides a secure fit that helps enhance safety and long-term performance.

3M Quick Disconnect

3M Quick Disconnect Terminals provide fast, secure wire connections for demanding electrical applications, with reliable crimp performance and durable construction that supports easy maintenance and replacement.

3M Ring Terminals

3M Ring Terminals provide secure, durable wire connections for electrical applications, with reliable crimp performance and a closed-ring design that helps resist accidental disconnects in service.

3M Fork Terminals

3M Fork Terminals provide secure, durable wire connections for electrical applications, with reliable crimp performance and an open-end design that allows for faster installation and easier removal.

3M Twist-on Wire Connectors

3M Twist-On Wire Connectors provide quick, secure wire splicing for electrical applications, with a dependable fit and durable construction that helps support safe, reliable performance in demanding environments.

3M IDC Taps & Splices

3M IDC Taps provide fast, reliable wire connections without stripping, helping simplify installation while delivering consistent performance and durable conductivity in demanding electrical applications.

3M Cable Management Solutions

3M Cable Management solutions, including cable ties, wire marking solutions and related accessories, help organize, secure, and protect wiring for cleaner, safer installations. Designed for durability and ease of use, they support efficient routing and long-term reliability in demanding electrical environments.

Additional Resources

3M Cable and Connector Mating Guide

3M MDR/SDR/IEEE1394/SCR Connector Selection Guide

3M Socket 451 & Header 452 Series Flyer

3M Industrial Camera Cables Flyer

3M Twinx Cable Assemblies Brochure

3M IDC Connectors Brochure

Electrical Essentials Brochure

3M Heat Shrink Tubing Selection Guide

3M Wire Marking Solutions Brochure