VHDCI 68-Pin Cables
- VHDCI 68-pin connectors
- Offered as Male-Male or Male-Female
- Metal connector hoods (on male ends)
- Shielded, twisted pair wiring
General Description
Use these cables to interconnect equipment which utilizes 68-pin VHDCI (Very High Density Cable Interconnect) connectors. These attractive cables feature 68-pin VHDCI connectors on each end, twisted pair wiring, and a shielded cable jacket. They are offered in both the Male-to-Male configuration as well as the Male-to-Female (VHDCI Extension Cable) configuration. All male ends use metal connector hoods, while female ends are overmolded. Several cable lengths are offered in each configuration.
VHDCI connectors utilize sliding ribbon contacts instead of standard pins. This connector provides a highly compact arrangement of contacts which is particularly useful in arrangements where space is limited. VHDCI connectors are also sometimes called Very High Density Connector Interfaces and are used on SCSI-5 connections, though these cables have not been tested for suitability with SCSI-5. These cables are compatible with Winford Engineering's 68-pin VHDCI breakout boards.
National Instruments™ Compatibility
National Instruments™ uses this 68-pin VHDCI connector on some of their DAQ and I/O equipment. These cables share this same VHDCI connector and may be used for interfacing to these National Instruments products. Please note that these cables may be constructed with different wire pairing, materials, or shielding techniques than similar NI™ cables. The suitability of these cables should be evaluated for each particular application.
Note that NI™ actually uses two different styles of 68-pin connectors: the VHDCI, and the half-pitch DSUB (0.050 D-type). These Winford Engineering cables will connect to NI equipment using the VHDCI connector. They may also be used with 0.050 D-type boards by using an appropriate adapter cable.
Note: "National Instruments" and "NI" are trademarks of National Instruments. Neither Winford Engineering, nor any software programs or other goods or services offered by Winford Engineering, are affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by National Instruments.
VHDCI Breakout Boards
These VHDCI cables are compatible with Winford Engineering's 68-pin VHDCI breakout boards, shown below.
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Click image to enlarge.Example Mating Connectors
These cables mate with TE Connectivity Part# 5796055-1 which they describe as a CHAMP 0.8mm pitch connector. It also mates with Amphenol Part# HE11-RAA-101. There are likely a number of other parts and manufacturers with mating connectors as well.
Product Documents
| Part # | Description | Data Sheet | PDF Drawing | DWG Drawing | IGES Model | STEP Model |
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| CBVH68MV2-x | VHDCI Premium 68-pin Male-Male Cable | 
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| CBVH68EV2-x | VHDCI Premium 68-pin Male-Female Cable |
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| CBVH68M-x | VHDCI Basic 68-pin Male-Male Cable |
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VHDCI Premium 68-pin Male-Male Cable
VHDCI Premium 68-pin Male-Female Cable
VHDCI Basic 68-pin Male-Male Cable
Connector model
Product Details
- VHDCI 68-pin connectors
- Metal connector hoods (on male ends)
- Shielded, twisted pair wiring
- Offset male connector shell allows mating to stacked back-to-back connectors
Series Comparison: Basic vs Premium (V2)
The Premium (CBVH68MV2) cables offers enhanced features compared to the Basic (CBVH68M) series. We will eventually be discontinuing the Basic series.
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Premium CBVH68MV2 |
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| Termination | IDC (Insulation Displacement) |
Soldered | |
| AWG | 30 | 28 | |
| Labeled Ends | None | Part# & Length | |
| Connector Thickness* | 10.6mm Typ. | 9.6mm Typ. | |
| Lifecycle | To be discontinued | Active |
*Both series of cables mate with back-to-back stacked connectors. However, if there are several back-to-back pairs on adjacent cards, as sometimes used on National Instruments™ systems, the CBVH68MV2 are recommended.
Pricing and Ordering
| Product # | Description | 1+ | 10+ | RoHS | Buy Now |
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Premium (V2) Series, Male-Male: |
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| CBVH68MV2-1 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 1Ft | $46.20 | $40.85 | Yes | |
| CBVH68MV2-1.33 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 16" | $47.10 | $42.80 | Yes |
Out of stock |
| CBVH68MV2-3 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 3Ft | $50.55 | $46.30 | Yes | |
| CBVH68MV2-6 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 6Ft | $59.40 | $56.20 | Yes | |
| CBVH68MV2-10 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 10Ft | $63.95 | $60.70 | Yes | |
| CBVH68MV2-15 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 15Ft | $88.25 | $83.85 | Yes | |
| CBVH68MV2-20 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, 28 AWG, Soldered, Offset Connectors, 20Ft | $100.60 | $96.30 | Yes | |
Premium (V2) Series, Male-Female (Extension): |
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| CBVH68EV2-3 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Female Extension, 28 AWG, Soldered, Male Offset Connector, 3Ft | $63.90 | $59.00 | Yes | |
| CBVH68EV2-6 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Female Extension, 28 AWG, Soldered, Male Offset Connector, 6Ft | $73.60 | $67.95 | Yes | |
| CBVH68EV2-10 | VHDCI Premium Cable, 68-Pin Male-Female Extension, 28 AWG, Soldered, Male Offset Connector, 10Ft | $84.30 | $77.80 | Yes | |
Basic Series, Male-Male: |
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| CBVH68M-1 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 1Ft | $43.17 | $38.20 | Yes | |
| CBVH68M-1.33 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 16" | $44.00 | $40.00 | Yes | |
| CBVH68M-3 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 3 Ft | $47.25 | $43.25 | Yes | |
| CBVH68M-6 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 6 Ft | $55.50 | $52.50 | Yes | |
| CBVH68M-10 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 10 Ft | $59.75 | $56.75 | Yes | |
| CBVH68M-20 | VHDCI Basic Cable, 68-Pin Male-Male, Offset Connectors, 20 Ft | $94.00 | $90.00 | Yes | |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $46.20 |
| 10+ | $40.85 |
Out of stock. ETA May 30, 2025
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $47.10 |
| 10+ | $42.80 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $50.55 |
| 10+ | $46.30 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $59.40 |
| 10+ | $56.20 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $63.95 |
| 10+ | $60.70 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $88.25 |
| 10+ | $83.85 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $100.60 |
| 10+ | $96.30 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $63.90 |
| 10+ | $59.00 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $73.60 |
| 10+ | $67.95 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $84.30 |
| 10+ | $77.80 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $43.17 |
| 10+ | $38.20 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $44.00 |
| 10+ | $40.00 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $47.25 |
| 10+ | $43.25 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $55.50 |
| 10+ | $52.50 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $59.75 |
| 10+ | $56.75 |
| Quantity | Price |
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| 1+ | $94.00 |
| 10+ | $90.00 |
All of the above items are normally stocked. Please call us if you need to verify availability for a specific quantity, or for pricing at higher quantities. Please visit our ordering page for our ordering policies and a list of ordering methods.