Miniature sockets and pin headers in 1.27mm pitch are available with a plug or solder connection (THT), surface mount type (SMT). Whether vertical or horizontal, the small compact design provides the highest degree of contact safety and reliability. The Mini-Flex™ IDC connectors provide an extremely reliable ""wire-to-board"" connection using standard 1.27mm (UL Std. 2651) flat ribbon cables with the Mini-Mate™ family of connectors.