6-Position IDC Receptacle for 26 AWG Discrete Wire
The Hirose DF11-6DS-2R26(05) is a 6-position, dual-row IDC receptacle from the DF11 series, pitched at 0.079" (2.00mm) with a matching row spacing of 0.079" (2.00mm). It terminates 26 AWG discrete wire directly via insulation displacement — no crimp terminal or separate tooling beyond an IDC press — and mounts free-hanging (in-line) in a harness. The Closed End feature blocks the rear of the contact cavity, preventing a misaligned wire or probe from stubbing against the contact beam during assembly. The housing is Black and ships in Bulk packaging.
The contact finish is Tin, which is standard for moderate-duty interconnect where the mating cycle count stays under a few dozen over the product life. The IDC termination cuts through the 26 AWG insulation and grips the conductor without stripping — consistent termination quality depends on using the correct wire gauge and an IDC tool that matches the slot geometry. Free-hanging mounting means this receptacle floats in the harness; it does not lock to a panel or PCB, so strain relief on the cable bundle is recommended if the assembly sees tugging.
Last Buy — Plan the BOM Line
The DF11-6DS-2R26(05) carries a Last Buy status. Hirose has announced end-of-life for this variant; remaining stock is finite and not being replenished. For a BOM that depends on this exact order code, the procurement window is closing — order the full lifecycle quantity against an RFQ now. If the design can tolerate a pitch or position change, a current-production DF11 sibling may fit; otherwise, the surplus and broker channel is the only post-LTB source. Confirm the mating half and wire gauge before committing to a substitute.
The header can be through-hole or SMT depending on the board-side requirement. The IDC termination on this side means the cable assembly is built without crimp contacts; the header side will need the standard DF11 crimp terminals if using a wire-to-board configuration, or a pre-loaded header if using a board-to-board IDC setup. The Closed End feature on the receptacle prevents the IDC slot from being damaged by overshoot during termination.