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Sumimoto Automotive DL series connectors 6098-2156, 8100-2514, 8240-4882, 6098-1626

Stuart_S — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:51:42 GMT

I've been searching for these parts so I can make a couple of car audio harnesses for a test jig and they seem a bit hard to find.

the part no's are

16P Housing plug 6098-1624, female terminal pin 8240-4882

20P Housing plug 6098-2056 (16 +4) with female terminal pins 8100-2514(16x) and 8240-4882(4x)

They were used some time ago on FMSAudio car radios for Aussie Fords (AU Falcons,Fairmonts -LTDs) and Nissans about 1998-2002

If anyone has some of these lying about I'd be happy to arrange a trade.

Cheers!

Stuart

Micro-D Connector Jackpost Hardware: Finding Odd Sizes

Troy.Bennett — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 23:39:11 GMT

I have an application where we are rear mounting a Micro-D connector that has a backshell but the jackposts that come with the connector are not long enough. I am looking for #2-56 Jackpost hardware for rear-mounting to a bulkhead that is at least 0.55 inches long (equivalent to 0.36" inches of threaded length) in order to get the jackpost mounted through the bulkhead and the backshell.

All the models in the standard catalog are not long enough. The longest I have found is 0.5 inches in total length.

Is there any catalog out there which has a wide selection of jackposts of various sizes?

Does anyone know the model number of a jackpost that fits the rear-mounting style, has the #2-56 sizing, and is right around 0.55 inches or longer?

Thank you,

Does Anyone Have a Project that Could Use Wago's Pluggable Tools-Free Connectors?

rscasny — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 19:24:56 GMT

I was speaking with WAGO who would like to some element14 members to use some of its pluggable connectors.

We first discussed a roadtest. In general, we don't roadtest connectors unless they are part of a larger eval kit. The timing for a design challenge for the remainder of this year isn't quite right as far as scheduling goes.

So, we thought we would ask if any of you would need their products for a project you are doing? If so, we would get some for you.

Let me tell you about the Wago pluggable connectors:

WAGO's pluggable connection system provides a 'tools free' solution for your wiring applications. The system includes seven product lines (2.5–7.62 mm/0.98–0.3 inch pin spacing) and terminates conductors ranging from 0.08 to 10 mm2 (28–8 AWG), offering a wide range of application possibilities.

Features:

Versatile pluggable connection system for continuous system wiring
Easy cable pre-assembly and on-unit wiring via vertical and horizontal actuation for the CAGE CLAMP® variants
Push-in CAGE CLAMP® termination of both solid and ferruled conductors
100% protection against mismating that's easy to implement
Compact and versatile designs
Easy-to-customize coding options
Intuitive and tool-free lever actuation
Universal connection for all conductor types
Push-in termination of solid and ferruled conductors
Test slot 90° to conductor entry
100% protected against mismating
Coding option available
Rapid in-the-field connections

Resource Links:

Mfr Page

Rapid Field Connections

If any of you have a project and would like to get some of these connectors, please leave a comment below.

Do-it-yourself single pair ethernet installations

colporteur — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 16:20:44 GMT

I'm looking for any information on installing Single Pair Ethernet (SPE). This is both socket and plug assembly and installation.

I have the tools to install RJ45 socket and plugs for Cat 5/6 installs. I'm researching requirements to be able to make cables onsite for SPE.

I discovered the e-book resource in E14 but am looking for some first hand experience. What is available for connectors, crimpers and cable.

10-way Connector Identification and mini-teardown of a MiniCircuits ZX76-31-PP-S+

shabaz — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:58:27 GMT

Hi,

I have this nice step attenuator, it is a MiniCircuits ZX76-31-PP-S+ (PDF datasheet).

However, it requires a 10-way connector, which I don't have! The photo below shows what the socket looks like. It appears to be 0.5 mm pitch based on caliper measurements. There are markings 3L and P1 in black ink, as can be seen in the photo.

The photo below shows the socket end-on. I believe a metal shell plug with dimensions 9.8 x 2.5 mm would smoothly fit inside the socket. In other words, the metal shell will be somewhere in-between the sizes of USB-C and USB Type A connectors.

From the drawing in the Minicircuits datasheet, the mating connector has springy side latching.

Anyone seen such a connector before?

Minicircuits sells a cable with that connector attached, but it's at a price I don't want to pay (about £30 each, and I need three of them!).

It will be awkward to tack wires onto the board, since the board cannot be removed from the metal enclosure without removing all the RF connectors too. This is infeasible and would affect its performance too. If it comes to it I'd rather buy the ready-made cables, but would really prefer to find the connectors.

Audio Connector Replacement Identification

KYGadgetGuy2023 — Wed, 24 May 2023 13:02:38 GMT

I'm currently trying to replace the audio jack on the system board of an Dell Optiplex 3050 All-in-One PC. I've been able to get it off the system board successfully (somewhat 🙂) and need some further help in identifying possible replacements. I've been looking on DigiKey and Mouser and have found close ones but don't know for certain that they will work. I'm not very good with audio connectors so any help would be appreciated or if someone can suggest which connector to go with that would be excellent. I'm including pictures of the actual connector for any help that can be provided.

Thanks in advance!

Identification of Old Banana Test Leads!

Natharoonie — Thu, 18 May 2023 18:14:37 GMT

I'm looking for a banana test lead just like in the pictures provided. We're running out of them in the shop, and I can't seem to find an identical lead ANYWHERE. Newark, Electro-Sonic, Pomona, nothing (These companies would be ideal to order from as we have an account with them and there's Canadian versions of them). I also tried searching by image on google and bing, with the pictures too! nothing even remotely close. I'm surprised these are hard to find since they're pretty useful, being stackable in multiple ways.

The leads come in a variety of colours, from the standard red and black, to green, blue, purple, brown, and yellow (From what I've seen in the shop, anyway).
They come in two parts: a plastic snap-in jacket, and a conductor/core.
It's DIY, so you can solder any length and type of wire you'd like into the solder slot.

Key points:

On one side, it says "MC," as in the Multi-Contact company that made them. However, they come up as "Staubli," on the internet when I search up www.multi-contact-usa.com. Even there I couldn't the exact lead.
- On that note, the leads were a special order and were ordered around 2006, the earliest date I could find on the bags they come in.
  - I can barely make it out, but on the yellowing label on the second last line, it reads: date: 12/18/2006.
- The part ID for the yellow leads is 64.1010.24 (yellowing label), and the for the black, 64.1010-21 on the nicer label.
- The model number for the yellow looks like KT-471 and for black, KT-471 BLK.

Ideally, I'm looking for an identical lead. Maybe they've been discontinued? Replaced? It just boggles me that there's not even a single picture of the bananas. >:(

Hopefully I can some insight from you guys on this forum! Even if I can just get a name of the lead style, that be something.

I found Element14 through our 2017-2018 Newark Element14 catalog and decided to google them.

Thanks so much!

Nathan Moran

Connector plug identification

alexpl — Sun, 14 May 2023 17:29:58 GMT

Hi, im trying to identify this plug, I search molex, jst, te, DigiKey etc. but without any hits.

Anyone can help me?

Thanks.

Need a part # for an adapter cord 5 pin female Din connector to USB

hjklein1 — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:22:56 GMT

Need a part # for an adapter cord 5 pin round female Din to USB

Overview: Amphenol / SV Microwave SF2921-61506-1S SMA coaxial connector series

Jan Cumps — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:39:10 GMT

Blog Index

I'm testing a set of Amphenol / SV Microwave SF2921-61506-1S SMA coaxial connectors.

I'll cover 3 angles:

Footprint and PCB layout

This part focuses on getting a good PCB layout for the connector, that can be used for a microstrip design.

It starts from a community sourced footprint, ending with a clean layout. This part was a collaboration exercise with shabaz. We both designed footprints, using the same editor, but different approaches.

Spring contact resilience to vibrations

The connector's main difference with other PCB mount coaxial models, is that it's spring-actioned instead of soldered-on. I use the vibration table and measurement tools from the Vibration Measurement with the MCC 172 roadtest. During the test, I check if the DC resistance alters under vibration, or if the contact interrupts.

Amphenol / SV Microwave SF2921-61506-1S SMA coaxial connector: behavior under vibration

Connector in use

I'll check the connector with the microstrip designs that shabaz made, and in combination of a set of antennas I have, from a Molex kit and a Texas Instruments PCB antenna design kit.

Link to all posts

How can i test RS-485

Dsoky — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:40:42 GMT

Hello, i am looking for a way to test MAX-485 , i do not have any idea how to do it , anyone can help me?

Would You Like To Test Out a Magnetic, Rotatable, IP67-rated Connector?

rscasny — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:14:01 GMT

I have been talking with a roadtest sponsor who is interested in having a product roadtested. It's a magnetic connector that can be disconnected quickly or used in an area where accidental damage is likely. These magnetic connectors are rated current of 5A at 30V AC/DC. The unique design also allows the connector to rotate a full 360 degrees without loss of the electrical connection. While the panel mount connector and cable connectors are individually IP67 rated, due to the design of the magnetic connector the connection itself is not waterproof.

Here's some info about the product

For More Info

Datasheet

Poll Questions

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Seeking Your Interest in Receiving Solderless Compression Mounted RF Connectors to Experiment With

rscasny — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 21:54:50 GMT

I have been in conversation with one of our suppliers who makes solderless compression-mounted RF connectors. They say these connectors are desirable for their fast and easy installation compared to standard soldered connectors. They are rugged and durable, and can be customized for the PCB footprint. While they aren't the solution for every situation, they are used for applications such as RF test and measurement boards; High Speed Digital component test equipment; and stripline, microstrip and coplanar waveguide PCB launch connectors.

Here's some documentation on these connectors:

www.svmicrowave.com/.../Solderless_Compression_Mount_Study.pdf
www.svmicrowave.com/.../LiteTouch_Solderless_PCB_Connectors_Application_Note.pdf
www.svmicrowave.com/.../Solderless_PCB_Compression_Mount_Connectors_Application_Note.pdf
www.svmicrowave.com/solderless-pcb-edge-launch
https://svmicrowave.com/high-speed-solderless-pcb-connectors

What we would like you to do

We would like to send a few members some of these connectors to experiment with informally and write a blog about their thoughts and testing of them. The blog would be something like this one: click here to view.

Here are some of the types of solderless compression mounted RF connectors we would give you:


SF2921-61507 RF / Coaxial Connector, PCB SMD, SMA Coaxial, Straight Flanged Jack, Compression, 50 ohm SF2921-61507	SF1521-60061 RF COAXIAL, 2.92MM JACK, 50 OHM, PANEL SF1521-60061	SF3321-60040 RF / Coaxial Connector, 1.85mm Coaxial, Edge Launch Jack, Board Edge / End Launch, 50 ohm SF3321-60040	SF1521-60013 RF / Coaxial Connector, 2.92mm Connector, Straight Jack, 50 ohm, Beryllium Copper SF1521-60013

**Participants will receive a giveaway prize that needs to be determined.

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4-pin speaker connector.. how best to hook up to a single speaker

Matt — Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:23:23 GMT

I'm working on a retro project where I'm fitting this 7" LCD screen to a cool-looking film editor built in the 1970s, that looks like it's from the TV show Severance 🙂

I'd like to hook it up to a single 1" speaker.

There's a 4-pin speaker connector on the screen's main board;

On the board they're labelled as R1 R2 L1 L2.

Am I correct in assuming that I can take a generic 4-pin lead with 1.25mm spacing like this, and simply combine wires R1+L1, and R2+L2, and wire those direct into the mono 1" speaker?

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone help me auto route the PCB design?

Bilal_Sikander — Thu, 16 Jun 2022 10:49:43 GMT

The design of esp32 devkit v1. i just want to change the shape of it to circular board and with minimum radius. I am share you the link of my easyeda json file.https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tuMpZdYRbC18SZLbch6ylKsquZqMWGTG/view?usp=sharing

USB Conundrum

colporteur — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 00:11:12 GMT

Conundrum: a confusing and difficult problem or question.

I moaned after Gough Lui posting in Microchip PoE to USB-C® Power and Data Adapter regarding adapters. This is the second time writing about the connector conundrum but the first time posting about it. The *** I had about the connector seemed unique to me. For the Microchip PoE USB-C RoadTest I invested about sixty buck in adapters. I should have left the money in my pocket and I would have been further ahead.

If you count the number of pins each connector has, it stands to reason when you cross connect pins from a connector with less pins to a connector with more pins, some pins will be lost. I made some assumptions. USB-C adapter to USB mirco (for PiZeroW) power and data should work. No it didn't. A USB-A adapter to a USB-C to plug into the Microchip PoE and then a USB micro end for the PiZeroW did work.

Like a person that falls into quick sand, the more they flail, the more they sink. I was in quicksand with the adapters and I was flailing trying to uncover why?

Microchip PoE to USB-C® Power and Data Adapter RoadTest Review Data Success In this final blog post, I identified what failed and what was successful. That failure is mine or me and my pool of adapters. Maybe some of the Pi's on the fail list actually work. I just didn't have any success. Throw in the additional variables that it could be hardware and/or configuration, I threw in the towel. I have to confess solving the quadratic equations with three variables is something I suck at also.

Identify this circular connector please

foonbrewing — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 00:17:56 GMT

Hi, I am building a new controller for a Braumeister brew system and the manufacturer will not tell me the type of temperature sensor connector they use for the unit. Rather than want me to purchase the entire assembly and throw away the RTD PT1000 and cable.

The connector is a 3-pin, close to M8 or M8 in size. I have tried a Hirschmann connector with part number 933406100 ELST 3008 V which does plug in, but the locking thread is too coarse and does not engage.

Does anyone know of circular 3-pin connector with a finer thread pitch than M8 as per this attached photo of the actual unit? Thank you.

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After ages, I found the connector thanks to you guys

chibbs — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:23:42 GMT

Hello,

So, just joined today, but just in the little digging around here I found enough info to lead me to the right questions to ask to figure this out.

Dilemma:

Over a year ago, I bought a gazillion touchscreen-equipped LCD screens at an auction. Just the bare screens, new in box even though their older units. I guess I got caught up in the hype, though I doubt I over-paid, these were cheap.

Found I could get driver boards on Ebay relatively cheap (about $15 US/ea). Great, now to hook up the USB for the touch-screens... wahhh-waaa. The only place I could find a cable that would work was Digi-key for like 20 bucks each.

I've got tons of USB cables, just need to know what type of connector this is:

Turns out it is a 2mm 3M (which makes sense, it's a 3M touchscreen, but I'd been looking at JST forever) 51004-050051004-0500 microblade connector

Now for the question: I"m finding the housings easily enough, but where do I get and what pins go in these things?

Still pretty nooby here, but learning more all the time.

Thanks,

Chibbs

12 V lead acid charger connectors

koudelad — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:39:27 GMT

Hello,

Do you have a tip for an easily available male and female connector pair, that can be used with lead acid battery chargers?

Many chargers come with some kind of huge alligator clips. However, If you charge some vehicles more often for longer periods of time (scooter, grass mower etc.), it is great to just connect to a permanent cable in a few seconds.

There are a few commercial chargers that come with these connectors, but I guess they are custom made?

The requirements are: able to handle up to ca. 7 Amps, mechanical reverse polarity protection, preferably sealable (the side which stays in the vehicle).

See a picture below (sorry for the bad quality, it is from a Bosch C3 car charger manual:

Thanks for any tips,
David

I Have 6 Connector Kits Giveaway. Tell Me What You Think of SKEDD Direct Plug-in Technology

rscasny — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 19:53:51 GMT

Back in mid-May, I ran a short blog on Phoenix Contact's SKEDD Connectors. At the time, I thought they were interesting. The connectors employ SKEDD technology which is a means mounting PCB connectors directly to a PCB via through-contacted bore holes. After I posted the story, one of our top members, shabaz, commented to me that he saw they were interesting as well; he had seen them at an Embedded World. Well, I mentioned this to my boss who asked the supplier for some connector kits. A little while I received them and had my colleague, danzima take a photo of one.

I received 6 connectors kits last week. And now I have to decide on what I should do with them. There are any number of ways these kits could be used. I feel the best way is to have members examine the connectors in the kit, and experiment with them, as they see fit.

A Little About the SKEDD Connectors

I think part of the challenge is that the kit is only part of a larger system. But interconnects are an important component of a piece of hardware. This interconnect system is unique. These combine direct plug-in technology to the PCB with push-in spring termination and tool-free installation. The contact zone is made up of two flexible halves that bend easily, enabling the contacts to easily adjust to plated-through holes on a printed circuit board. Upon insertion, the contact has sufficient force to establish a gas-tight connection with no special requirements for the PCB.

So I'm looking for some members who want to play around with these wire-to-board connectors and write a blog in this group to tell about your experience. You might have to get a little creative to experiment with them. But that's part of the fun!

What you have to do to get a SKEDD connector kit for FREE

Tell me why you'd like on of these kits, what you would do with them, or how someone could use them. Maybe you want to compare the connectors in this kit with out wire-to-board connectors. Maybe you want to experiment with connectivity and durability. Go for it! Just tell me what you want to do in the COMMENTS section below. I'll contact you when I decide on who gets the kits.

Attachments:

community.element14.com/.../SKEDD_5F00_white_5F00_paper.pdf

SKEDD_white_paper.pdf

Looking for 5 People to Experiment with Thermocouple/RTD Connectors

rscasny — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 17:09:23 GMT

What's the best way to connect a Thermocouple or an RTD probe to a printed circuit board (PCB). I was asked that question during a call I had with a supplier who manufactures thermocouple and RTD probes, among other things.

It's not a question I am asked frequently. Hmm, good question: soldering, connectors, terminal blocks, etc.

At then end of that informative call, they decided to give me some of their new surface mounted Thermocouple/RTD probe connectors to give out to some interested members to experiment with.

Who I am Looking for

Anyone can apply by offering a comment below and tell me something about what you had in mind. I think if you were working on a temperature control/monitoring system and were using and connecting thermocouples/RTDs you would be great for this little project. But anyone who has a mind to experiment with these connectors is invited to offer their idea. I will send you some of the connectors to you.

I will send you some of these connectors. I'd like you to examine them, experiment with these connectors, and then write a blog on element14.

Randall Scasny

--element14 Team

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Message was edited by: Randall Scasny

Attachments:

community.element14.com/.../PCC_2D00_SMD.pdf

PCC-SMD.pdf

PCB pressure sensor help

andriu011 — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:35:08 GMT

Hi, i have a Sleep Number air bed pump that is intended to produce air and blow through the valves, the remote is wireless and the remote is registering the higher pressure (#100). Have replaced the black air pressure sensors and got same results. Something is telling the remote that the pressure is up. What can be the issue, are there more air sensors on this PCB? Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

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Pogo Pin

charles-edouard — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:34:26 GMT

Bonjour, je souhaiterais utiliser des pogo pins pour réaliser le contact électrique entre 2 pièces et il me faudrait des pogo pins (broche à ressort / Spring Loaded Pin) qu'on peut sertir sur des fils électriques de type 24 AWG et ne pas les souder car cela engendre des ruptures de fils au niveau des jonctions pogo pin-fil.

Auriez-vous le composant qui convient?

Merci d'avance.

What Do You Think of the Connector E-Guide?

rscasny — Wed, 19 Feb 2020 20:20:01 GMT

I was in a meeting today and a colleague pointed out to me the Connector e-guide. Here's the URL:

https://www.newark.com/connector-eguide-pcb-board

I think it's a well-designed page that summarizes different connector types such as:

Component-to-Board
Board-to-Board
Wire to Board

Each type provides you with more information on each type.

I think it's a helpful tool that communicates a lot of information in an informative manner.

What do you think of this connector e-guide?

How would you use it?

How could it be improved?

Magnetic, Rotatable Connectors Can Solve Ease-of-Installation and Cable Management Problems

rscasny — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 17:46:25 GMT

Two common connector issues are ease-of-installation and correct positioning for cable management. Ease of installation is solved in many different ways. Some of them work (e.g., keying) adequately, yet others, not so. I've always found that even with keying it's possible to mismate a connector, especially in dimly lighted environments--potentially damaging a connector pin.

Another common connector issue is aligning the connector to the receptable so the cable is managed in such a way that it is out of the way and does not have excessive tension.

These two issues are solved rather simply with a magnetic rotatable connector. As you can see from the video below, the magnetic connector makes proper installation easier, and having a rotable connection makes cable management hassle-free.

www.youtube.com/watch

To learn more about this magnetic, rotatable connector, go here: Magnetic 5A 2 Contacts rotating 360 degrees Cable End With Cable(GT193110-02021-XX) - GT Contact Co., Ltd. (GTC)