Many manufacturers have discrete wire devices to connect to boards. Many use solder, some use a two-piece connector system, and others use terminal blocks. The AVX 9175/9176/9177 series discrete wire-to-board IDCs can replace all of those with one simple surface mount solution. AVX has taken the old Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) design, and given it a new life through re-designed contacts, surface mount termination, and a unique connection system. Series 9175/9176/9177 will translate into big assembly savings for manufacturers who use other means to terminate discrete wire devices to printed circuit boards.