What sort of cable connector is this?

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The discussion centers on finding an extension cable for a power supply that uses a short ribbon cable with 12 connectors. The user is unsure of the cable's name and has found similar products but is uncertain if they match. The response clarifies that the cables are known as "ribbon cables," which come in various widths and connector styles. It is suggested to purchase a pre-made longer ribbon cable rather than attempting to assemble one, as the connectors are typically IDC types that require a special tool for proper attachment.
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I don't think this is technical enough to post it in EE so I'm hoping someone

in my project my supervisor bought this thing, it's power supply uses a cable shown in the attached image, problem is it is about a foot long. For the sake of a tidier work space we are trying to find an extension cable for it (1m+).

problem is i have no clue what the cable and connectors are called, the closest things I've found are:
http://nz.element14.com/molex/35362...ssellid=9289429&crosssell=true&in_merch=true&
http://nz.element14.com/molex/35507-1200/socket-12way/dp/7571631

which don't really look the same...

The flat cable has 12 connectors, each one shaped like a belt around 1mm wide, distance to the next connector is also around 1mm.

would someone happen to know what these things are called? cheers
 

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They are called "ribbon cables" and come in a variety of widths (number of wires) and different styles of connectors.

You should be able to buy a ready-made longer one. The connectors are often IDC types (insulation displacement connectors) which need a special tool to "clamp" them onto the ribbon without soldering, so you probably don't want to try assermbling the cable and connectors yourself.
 

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