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How does Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology simplify magnet wire connections in EV motors?

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IDC technology simplifies connections by using an integrated insulation stripper to remove heavy varnish coatings for a solder-free, bare-wire contact, delivering highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces optimized for high current capacity.

ENNOVI’s IDC technology delivers highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces. Optimized for low resistance (<2mΩ at 20mV) and high current capacity, IDC’s spring force beams generate high normal force for corrosion-resistant durability.

How does integrated stripping simplify the assembly process?

ENNOVI’s IDC technology provides an efficient and solder-free method of creating robust connections to magnet wires. Its integrated insulation stripper removes heavy varnish coatings to ensure full bare-wire contact, delivering highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces.

What are the benefits of a solder-free assembly?

ENNOVI Press-Fit components offer highly repeatable, RoHS-compliant solderless assembly, and they avoid quality problems associated with solder, such as cold spots, voids, splatter, and cracks. Additionally, Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology provides an efficient and solder-free method of creating robust connections to magnet wires, delivering highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces.

Why is IDC considered highly reliable for EV environments?

Optimized for low resistance (<2mΩ at 20mV) and high current capacity, IDC’s spring force beams generate high normal force for corrosion-resistant durability. Its integrated insulation stripper removes heavy varnish coatings to ensure full bare-wire contact, delivering highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces. ENNOVI’s Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology provides an efficient and solder-free method of creating robust connections to magnet wires.

Secure Your EV Motor Connections with ENNOVI

ENNOVI’s Insulation Displacement Contact (IDC) technology provides an efficient and solder-free method of creating robust connections to magnet wires. Its integrated insulation stripper removes heavy varnish coatings to ensure full bare-wire contact, delivering highly reliable, repeatable, and gas-tight interfaces.

Contact ENNOVI to learn more about our IDC technology and how our customized interconnect solutions can meet your specific requirements.

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ENNOVI-Net (Automotive Ethernet),
ENNOVI-MB2B (Board-to-Board),
High-Pin-Count Headers,
Radar Interconnect,
LiDAR Interconnect,
Press-Fit (EON/miniEON),
MSiB (Modular Snap-in Biscuit)

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Manufacturing & Cost Efficiency

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ENNOVI

Last updated

June 2026

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