Questions tagged [connector]
Mechanical part providing electrical contacts for a cable or electronic circuit board.
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Is it okay to connect JST header with 2mm spacing to a PCB with 2.54?
I want to use JST pin headers because they provide a stable connection between two PCBs. However, JST headers have a 2.0 mm pitch, while my PCB uses a 2.54 mm pitch. Is it okay to try plugging and ...
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IDC Connector Identification
I'm trying to identify and hopefully source both sides of this connector. It's a 10 pin IDC Connector for 0.025" pitch ribbon cable. The connector, unusually, has 0.05" pitch in one ...
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Does this 5-pin, 180°, circular connector have a name?
Does this connector type have a name? I am trying to find the male part.
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Identifying a specific D-sub connector shell and screw
Regarding this D-sub connector. I have spent hours but cannot find the screw/fastener type used. I need to use mate it to a shell like this to make a cable: This seems using same type of screw. The ...
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I2S over pinheader connection for internal board to board/wire connections
Question: Is it ok to use standard 2.54 mm pinheaders to transfer I2S signals (digital audio) from board to board or from board to wire (coax cables with UFL in the other end)? The plan was to have ...
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Identifying this connector from an HP laptop motherboard
I accidentally ripped off this battery connector from my HP laptop’s motherboard and I’m trying to identify the exact connector model so I can replace or re-solder it. This connector is where the HP ...
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Identifying correct crimper/connector for connect a 1mm wire to 2mm pin on vintage rotary phone
I have an old rotary phone(Onyx Versailles 1978) that I'm attempting to connect to a newer bluetooth solution. In order to do this, I need to connect a new phone wire to the circuit board, as the old ...
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Need 9-Pin MicroSD Connector Info
I need help identifying this 9-pin microSD card connector footprint. I’m looking for either the exact part or a compatible alternative. MicroSD Card Connector Details: Pin count: 9 (8 + 1) Footprint ...
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Redesigning a compact board-to-board connection: FFC would be a good choice?
I’m working on a redesign of a board that currently uses a 40-pin connector. My idea is to replace it with a new connector and link the two boards using a flexible flat cable (thin and bendable). My ...
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What connector type is this?
I'm trying to fix a foglight, and the plugs changed for a specific number of years, so I need change them to this type if I can find them. Pitch is 2mm
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What are the terms for types of terminal blocks used in wiring?
I'm looking for a part which can connect all wires together into a node similar to this one: But when looking for such part I have two issues. First one is what is the term used for specifically type ...
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Is there an FFC socket compatible with this FPC?
I need to connect a bunch of tiny actuators that end in FPC tails (see photo). Soldering isn’t viable—I’ve got 50+ of them. Is there a standard ZIF FFC socket for these? (LCSC/Molex/Digi-Key/Arrow/...
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How can I resolve a bridging issue on a fine pitch connector
Experiencing problems with bridging on a fine-pitch connector in wave-soldering process. Bridge is always on the same spot between a lead and a next empty pad. Because of the solder protrusion into ...
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Finding correct crimp pins
I am trying to wire a laser controller to two different power supplies. The contacts I am trying to wire to are shown here: I correctly identified the connectors that mate to the contacts in the laser ...
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