IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
(OP)
First off, thanks for any help.
We have an issue in my office as to what is IEEE-standard for Connector designation in a schematic. This has to do with 'P' vs 'J'. Can anyone point me to an IEEE standard that proves out one of these two?
CAMP ONE
Standard for P and J designations is that P connectors are the portable connection or the moving connection - thus P's end up on cables. A 'J' connector is less mobile or fixed and ends up on the box or panel in most cases. It is possible to have a P-P connection in a cable to cable configuration.
CAMP TWO
The J (jack) defining the (s)ocket or "female" connector and the P (plug) defining the (p)in or "male" connector.
Thanks,
jMack





RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
ANSI Y32.16-1975 IEEE Std 200-1975
page 11
Quote:
4.1.5.3 Connectors. Connector reference designations shall be assigned in accordance with the following principles:
(1) The movable (less fixed) connector of a mating pair shall be designated P.......
(2) The stationary (more fixed) connector of a mating pair shall be designated J or X. .....
Thanks anyway!
jMack
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
So my question is about a schematic of several harnesses that are not using bulkhead connectors, but still need to be designated. What would they be identified as?
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RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
"Art without engineering is dreaming; Engineering without art is calculating."
Steven K. Roberts, Technomad
Have you read FAQ731-376 to make the best use of Eng-Tips Forums?
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
Reaffirmation status and year: 1988
Title: IEEE Standard Reference Designations for Electrical and Electronics Parts and Equipments
Status: Withdrawn Standard. Withdrawn Date: Jan 17, 1997. No longer endorsed by the IEEE."
From IEEE 315:
P disconnecting device (plug
connector)
electrical plug connector
plug (connector, movable portion)
waveguide flange (plain)
J disconnecting device (receptacle
connector)
electrical receptacle
connector
jack
receptacle (connector, stationary
portion)
waveguide flange (choke)
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
OK, I'm a bit confused.
Which one should I follow then?
IEEE Std 200-1975 or IEEE Std 315-1975?
Please explain to someone new with drawing standards...
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
Keith Cress
Flamin Systems, Inc.- http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?
Thanks,
Mark
RE: IEEE Standard for Connector designation in Schematics?