> I'm not sure what they're called, and i've not found a supplier in > the UK (having browsed RS online, and rapid's catalogue) 40-way (HDD) and 9-(or 10) way serial would be IDC. There are several styles in the Connectors - Multipole Rectangular section (eg 323-7845, Bump Polarised Sockets) Did you want IDC or solder ? It is possible to solder IDC, but not very tidy-looking. They have others more suitable for soldering, like 0.1" Molex KK (453-123) Depends whether you want 1 or 2 rows -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist