A-A-55140
Connectors, Electrical, IEEE 488 Compatible, Rectangular, Miniature, Polarized Shell, Receptacle, Shielded, 24 Position, Flat Cable Terminating, Insulation Displacement, Screw or Bail Locking, Preassembled Construction
Mil specification A-A-55140 defines an IEEE-488 connector which uses a cable termination via IDC [Insulation Displacement Connector]. The GPIB side is secured by a locking Bail.
Main description of the General Purpose Interface Bus, Additional IEEE488 CIDs
General requirements for a polarized shell, receptacle, electrical digital interface bus connector. This connector can be used in applications that require conformance to the IEEE 488 interface standard, and require termination of a 1.27 millimeters (.050 inch) flat cable. Connectors are intended for commercial/industrial applications and shall not be used in military systems needing stringent environmental and electrical requirements.








