7 votes

Connector for thermocouples

Using a terminal block like that means that the actual cold junction temperature is the temperature of the terminal block/thermocouple wire junctions. To the extent your cold junction temperature ...
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3.5mm pluggable screw terminal, but male side PCB mount

Standard pluggable terminal block 3.5 mm pitch, partitioned mating face, right-angle, female PCB header: https://www.digikey.ee/short/w2cqdqwc {Digikey}
5 votes

Connector for thermocouples

By adding dissimilar materials between your thermocouple and your measurement device you create errors in your measurement, as indicated in the MAX31856MUD+ datasheet: In theory, if the temperature ...
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I need to identify this connector from inside a hot tub control panel

It looks like a TE, Economy Power 2.5mm 1 row, Part number 1969442-5. {Digikey} You can get it here: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1969442-5/4021406 I ...
3 votes
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Can unused USB Type C pins be shorted together?

No. It's not advisable to short them together. Leave them unconnected.
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What type of DC connector is this?

Manufacturer: FCI (now part of Amphenol ICC) Manufacturer part number: 10130643-001LF Data sheet (drawing): click Distributor links (non-stocked): click, click Connector type: Mixed -> signal & ...
2 votes

Connector with low-cost crimper for DIY Projects

There are certain types of crimp that, due to how common they are, you can easily find third-party crimp tools that cost quite a lot less than the manufacturer's official ones. The crimps they make ...
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Identify name of connector

It is very likely a clone of the following connector: Manufacturer: JST (Japan Solderless Terminals) Manufacturer part number header: S3B-PH-SM4-TB Manufacturer part number housing: PHR-3 Datasheet: ...
1 vote

Coaxial connector with a #2-64 thread

I compile lists of connectors. These are the smallest coax connectors I list: MANUF. - SERIES Industry standard - 1.35mm (pdf) Industry standard - 1.85mm - digikey Industry standard - 1mm (pdf) - ...
1 vote

Generic name for Molex(tm) Mini-Fit Jr(tm)? Standard definition?

What is the non-trademarked generic name for this family of connectors? As there isn't one, I coined it: "Partitioned shroud connectors" and listed them in my Connector Identification ...
1 vote

Generic name for Molex(tm) Mini-Fit Jr(tm)? Standard definition?

In my industry, they are just called "4.20mm raster connectors"

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