Here's a simple question,

What's the technical name of the common white keyed connectors used on
PIC ICSP cables and often sold to hobbyests? Picture here:

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/images/Main-Pg1-1.jpg

And here:

http://www.sparkfun.com/commerce/images/Main-PIC-MCP-0.jpg

I'm trying to figure out how to order them from digikey, but the
connectors section is about 100 pages and I'm a little confused. :)


Also, any advice on properly crimping them would be appreciated.
Currently I just strip about 2mm and use needle nose pliers to crush the
metal tabs down on the wire and remaining insulation. I then solder the
electrical connection. This seems to work, but is time consuming and I
know they aren't meant to be soldered. Better ideas? Or even better
connectors for 2-6 pin useage?

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