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Two black 18-inch internal USB IDC cables with 5-pin female headers on both ends

TeKit

TeKit TK5PFFC 5-pin USB IDC header female-to-female internal power cable 18 inch 2 pack

SKU CH-PW08-1AX23

Two 18-inch female-to-female IDC cables extend internal 5-pin USB motherboard headers by 50 cm for front-panel hubs or card readers

  • TypeInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female to Female F
  • ColorBlack
  • Length50CM/1.6FT
  • Cable Length1.64 ft. (0.50m)
  • SpecificationsInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
  • Connector AInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
  • Extends internal USB header reach by 18 inches
  • Connects front-panel hubs or card readers directly to motherboard
  • Female-to-female IDC connectors match standard 5-pin USB 2.0 pinout
  • 50 cm length reduces strain on expansion boards and ports
  • Two cables included for multiple header connections

Internal USB header extension

This two-pack adds 18 inches of reach between a motherboard 5-pin USB IDC header and a front-panel hub or card reader. Both ends carry a female IDC connector that matches the standard USB 2.0 pinout and colour coding. The cables suit builders who need to route internal USB connections without running wires to rear I/O. They do not serve headers with a different pin count or keying.

Thermals noise and power

The cables are passive copper assemblies with no active components, so they generate no heat and produce no audible noise. Power draw is limited to whatever the connected USB 2.0 devices request from the motherboard header. No external power adapter or additional cooling is required for normal operation.

Deciding specification

The critical detail is the 5-pin IDC female-to-female interface built to the USB 2.0 header standard. If your motherboard or expansion card uses a 5-pin USB IDC header and the device you are connecting also terminates in a 5-pin IDC female plug, these cables will bridge the gap. Headers with a different pin arrangement or gender will not mate with this product.

Highlights

  • Extends internal USB header reach by 18 inches
  • Connects front-panel hubs or card readers directly to motherboard
  • Female-to-female IDC connectors match standard 5-pin USB 2.0 pinout
  • 50 cm length reduces strain on expansion boards and ports
  • Two cables included for multiple header connections

Specifications

BrandTekit
ModelTK5PFFC
TypeInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female to Female F/F Extension Cable (Female to Female)
ColorBlack
Length50CM/1.6FT
Cable Length1.64 ft. (0.50m)
SpecificationsInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
Connector AInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
Connector BInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
Connector Number2
Connector DetailInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female
Terminal GenderFemale to Female
FeaturesInternal 5-Pin USB IDC Motherboard Header Female

Questions about this item

How do I plug the 5-pin IDC connector onto the motherboard header without bending pins?

Align the keyed notch on the female IDC socket with the missing pin on the 5-pin motherboard header, then press straight down until the latch clicks; forcing it sideways bends the fragile header pins.

Will the crimped IDC sockets loosen over time and need replacement?

The IDC displacement contacts are rated for the life of the build; no periodic re-crimping or socket replacement is required unless the cable is physically damaged.

At what length does signal integrity drop for USB 2.0 devices on this 18-inch extension?

The 18-inch (50 cm) run stays within the USB 2.0 high-speed maximum, so sustained transfers do not hit a length-related error limit.

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