Questions tagged [socket]
For questions about electrical sockets such as wall sockets or sockets for mounting electrical components (such as ICs).
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16Amp plug to 6Amp plug [closed]
I have 6Amp socket all around my home, but my washing machine has 16Amp plug.
Can convertor be used to plug 16 Amp in 6 amp socket somehow?
I am in India, so electricity is 240v50Hz
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Make audio jack detect headphone without actually putting headphones plug in
I am making a solution where I want to control headphone detection by PC externally as I have no control over the PC to do it through software. Below are my attempted solutions.
My first try was to ...
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What type of plug is this (larger than a europe round prongs) [closed]
I have this plug for a eletric shaver but it doesn't seem to be a europe plug. I need to buy a adapter from this to US but don't know what this is.
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How far away can DDR3 memory be placed from the SoC?
I thought of an idea where i have a pcb with a soc on it, and a seperate one with the DDR3 memory that can snap into each other.
This way i can replace or debug specefic parts of the system and have e....
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mbed Socket Thread
I need to establish an ethernet connection between a host and mbed, where the host can send commands to the mbed (e.g. move forward, move backwards, stop, etc).
As there is no telling when these ...
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Installed 555 timer socket backwards - can I reverse the chip in the socket?
I installed the socket for a NE555 timer ic backwards on a PCB. Can I just reverse the chip in the socket to cure the mistake?
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Eagle PCB design how to make flat pins for the power socket
All the Eagle libraries I have found have round small holes (like for the THT resistors or capacitors). But most of the available ones have flat pins (like this one):
My question is: How to create ...
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Are DIP sockets against overheating worth the cost?
Sockets allow easy replacement of a device and eliminates the risk of damage from overheating during soldering. [Wikipedia]
I personally never (ever) replace these ICs. For programming ...
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Connfly 50-mil IDC mating part (types of socket/connector pairs)
I am unable to find the right mating part (connector) for this 50-mil contact pitch (supposedly) IDC socket. The groove in this particular socket has an offset, and I am unable to find any connector ...
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Car plug from batteries
I've recently bought an air compressor with a cigarette lighter socket cord. It plugs into your car.
The specs say that it takes 12V dc at 14A but I want to power it with small batteries (AA, AAA, 9V)...
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Ideas for safe connection from panel-mounted socket to PCB
I have a panel-mounted socket with the geometry shown in the images. Inside the enclosure this sockets ends with a male gold-plated pin, diameter 1.9mm.
Any ideas on how to connect from this male ...
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Custom connector for connecting 8-pin to 20-pin
ARM-based device have 8-pin 2x4pin JTAG header. J-Link debug probe have standard 20-pin J-Link connector. I have 8-pin 2x4 Socket-Socket IDC Ribbon Cable.
One end connects to the 8-pin JTAG header on ...
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Female to Female HDMI Socket extender [closed]
i want to create a female to female HDMI extender. i used 2 of this breakout board female HDMI socket (here)
connected both of them with jumper wires and checked each wire with multi meter. ...
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Are RJ45 jack sockets universal regarding CAT-X cables
I've noticed some trade/wholesale websites list CAT-X jack sockets separately as the individual numerical version, i.e., (CAT-3 jack socket).
I'm aware CAT is a standard, and RJ45 is the socket ...
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nxp microprocessor ethernet socket coding and sending code [closed]
I have nxp lpc43s50 microprocessor and I made an ethernet connection via lan8710 and at24c02 .I know how to connect at24c02 to my microprocessor pins .However I don't know how to send codes to my ...
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Does the use of power surge protector makes up for the lack of the ground pin? [closed]
My office room in my apartment has only sockets with 2 pin (USA).
However, my Macbook requires a 3 pin socket so does the external monitor and other electrical equipments.
Will the use of power ...
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16A current on an 10A power socket [closed]
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I am trying to power something that requires 16A of current using 3 different power supplies.
Background
I am not sure how much current my power socket can output or how I might go about ...
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Help with identifying a PCB header connector
I have scoured the Internet trying to locate what this is - I'd appreciate any information if someone recognizes this plug/socket combination. It is currently used to carry 5V DC power of about 1A.
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Identifying a wall socket with 8 small, 2 larger holes in trapezoid/star configuration
What kind of connector is this?
Country: Germany
Location: University Building (Department of Computer Science)
The logo in the middle rather looks like an "h"
6 smaller holes form a trapezoid
2 of ...
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Are there circuits to ensure polarity with symmetrical and unpolarised AC plugs?
There are many different connection systems (socket,plug) which are symmetrical and unpolarised such as
The Schuko connection system is symmetrical and unpolarised in its
design, allowing line ...
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How to socket 28-pin DIPs?
Recently I switched from the leaf-spring type of DIP sockets to the more expensive machined MIL sockets. The leaf-spring type were failing (by the spring parts pulling out of the socket) after a few ...
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Why were hobbyists advised to socket ICs before, but not now? [closed]
When I was little, the general advice for electronics hobbyists was to socket all their ICs. Indeed you would find the word must referring to the need for sockets. This was to prevent thermal damage ...
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Will a filtered 250V IEC socket still work given 110V?
I have a very nice IEC socket I got at a swap meet a few years back:
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Schurter/43025001/?qs=%2fha2pyFadujsDnoxV1Y8VQWgys%252bCu2GOjmVWnETFUeE%3d
It has an ...
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What are the dangers of making an extra wall socket on a circuit? [closed]
Given that one has a basement room on an apartment complex running a single set of cables to power a quite noticeably dim lamp. Given also that the cables do provide 220v, what are the risks of ...
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How to repeatedly read and write a SMD EEPROM without unsoldering it each time?
I am doing a lot of reverse engineering on SOIC-8 Eeproms in automotive ecus. At the moment it requires unsoldering the chip, read/write, solder the chip back in, test, repeat.
Most Eeproms have to ...
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Testing a connection to a TCP socket through SIM5320A cellular module
I'm using a SIMCOM 5320A module like this one to try to establish a TCP connection.
I'm going through SIMCOM's application note on TCP/IP as a reference.
The AT commands I'm using may very well be ...
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Is this the correct connector to receive and split out an S-Video cable
I am looking for the correct connector to receive and give me access to each of the 4 signals on an S-Video cable. I have found this:
http://uk.farnell.com/pro-signal/psg01568/socket-mini-din-4pole/...
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Proper thickness of different copper items normally used in Electric switch and socket?
When i open the plastic casing of electric switch and socket normally used in household like (250 V AC 16 A Switch , 250 V AC 13 A Socket) then i found different shaped copper bar. copper rod, copper ...
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Neutral and live holes/wires
Is the neutral hole socket on the left or the right side? Is this universal to all countries and most houses?
The neutral wire is usually at 0V relative to earth right? Or 0V RMS? HYPOTHETICALLY, if ...
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Identifying jack socket contacts
Was just trying to identify the contacts on this jack socket (datasheet: http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/2047485.pdf )
Image of schematic below.
I was thinking that 1 would be ground? Which I guess ...
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SFP breakout to another SFP
Hey all I am just wondering before I do this if its possible to connect 2 SFP sockets to each other in order to bring in the fiber connection and then take it back out the same way?
So in the image ...
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which 2-pin Molex connector is this?
I've been looking at Molex's website for hours and I can't identify this connector. It's the motor connector on a cheap quadcopter. Does anyone know what connector it is? Thanks for your help.
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Smart Phone's camera socket
I just want ask how the socket in the image is called?
I couldn't really find and the closer I could get is only Raspberry's module.
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Hot and neutral have similar voltage to ground - finding the problem
I have an APC battery backup and surge protector for my computer. It has a light, labeled "Building wiring fault." This light is on, and my computer will not start. I am unemployed and my landlord is ...
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What are the dimensions of US outlet holes? [closed]
I am specifically referring to the standard NEMA 5-15 three hole outlet that is used in North America. What are the dimensions of the holes in the outlets?
Surprisingly, I am having difficulty in ...
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What is the purpose of these plastic "wings" on this power plug
The plug in the picture has plastic "wings", which seem to have no other purpose than to irritate when trying to insert multiple devices into a power board. The wings do not allow cords to be plugged ...
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Safely use 10A Laptop charger Plug?
I have got an HP laptop charger who's plug has a marking "Linetek 10 A 250 V" over it.
On the other hand, the labeling says:
Input: 100-240V ~50-60Hz 1.6A
Output: 19.5V 4.62A
At home, I have got ...
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PCB mount socket for 1mm diameter pin
I have a module that I want to be able to plug into a custom PCB (i.e. not solder directly). The pins of the module are 1mm diameter and would be inserted perpendicular to the custom PCB. What sort of ...
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How Does an Unearthed Socket Close its Circuit?
From what I'm to understand, earthed sockets send their electrons (through the neutral wire (assuming no fault)) to the circuit breaker which is then wired to earth ground. How does this work in ...
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Smallest 2 Pin AC outlet socket [closed]
For a home automation project I need to source panel mounting electrical outlet sockets which are as low profile as possible and are rated at least 200 watts.
Something like a female version of these ...
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How to connect a relay to 220 Volts outlet?
I used relays before but just for simple 5V DC signals control using a Raspberry Pi. Now I'm quite cautious and would like to ask for some help from professionals because I'm not planning to set my ...
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Why is the upper hole in a plug point bigger than the rest?
In a plug point you can see that the upper hole is bigger than the other holes in it.
Why is this hole bigger than the other two?
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How would a chip socket affect the chip?
I have a little habit of socketing all DIP chips used in my circuit (so at least if the design failed I can recycle the chips easily). Now since I am trying my hands at multimeter DIY'ing (with a all ...
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Are PLCC Chips/Sockets always the same pitch?
I'm hunting down a socket for a PLCC-84 chip and none of them mention pitch spacing. Is that because PLCC is always the same spacing between pins?
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Purpose of EDB sockets
The plugs that are made for EDB sockets can be plugged into normal sockets as well, but normal plugs can't be plugged into EDB sockets. I'm pretty sure that they have the same voltage, as my devices ...
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What are these cables in my walls for? [closed]
Can someone help me identify what these cables are for?
I'm guessing (and hoping) the one in the bedroom is for a cat 5 wall socket -- and that these corresponds to some of the cables exiting in the ...
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PowerDI-123 socket pin assignment
Does anybody know which pin is cathode at PowerDI-123 socket? Diodes Inc. datasheets are rather confusing and I have no real diode in hands to measure it. (I suppose larger pad is cathode because ...
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SOJ socket to PCB
I was wandering, is there some socket for ICs (memory) with SOJ packaging? I mean one that would have contacts that could go through PCB. Like some hybrid between SOJ socket SMT and DIP socket. Or can ...
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Identification of a plug
I found this cable in a box of old bits. It is 4 wire and has test clips on one end and a barrel type plug on the other.
I am trying to find out what the plug is called and I hope to locate a ...
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Why AC socket polarity is important?
In North America sockets and plugs design makes sure you'll be able to plug only in a certain way:
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Why is this important for AC? Moreover, many plugs, such as cellphone chargers, are in fact ...
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