The complete series of DIP, PCB, socket and header, card edge and D-subminiature connectors meets both commercial and applicable military specifications, and offers direct interchangeability with other industry standard insulation displacement connectors. CW connectors are designed not only for reliability, but also for ease of use in many applications. Simple assembly tools can be used to terminate CW connectors to cable, since preassembled covers and built-in guides on each connector orient cable conductors to contact tines. Cover types for strain relief, daisy-chaining, or cable end protection are available. Light or heavy gold over nickel plated contacts or tin-lead plated contacts are available to suit specific applications.