small in-line connector
small in-line connector
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I'm a mechanical engineer but I've been tasked to find a connector to join the ends of two 28g wires in modular fashion--i.e. they need to come apart and go back together, so soldering/crimping/etc. are out. I'm envisioning something like a tiny (around 0.125" diameter) banana plug, but after several hours of searching on digikey I'm discovering I don't know the terminology well enough to know what to look for.
So the question is, what type of connector would fit the bill (small, modular, 1 pin)?
Thanks in advance.
So the question is, what type of connector would fit the bill (small, modular, 1 pin)?
Thanks in advance.





RE: small in-line connector
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If we learn from our mistakes I'm getting a great education!
RE: small in-line connector
RE: small in-line connector
Good on ya,
Goober Dave
RE: small in-line connector
RE: small in-line connector
I found it strange that Molex has lots of disconnects for wire sizes 26 AWG and bigger, and 30 AWG and smaller, but nothing for the 28 AWG size in their catalog.
If you can go to 26 AWG without upsetting the design or budget apple cart, DigiKey or others will have quick-disconnects in stock.
Good on ya,
Goober Dave
RE: small in-line connector
RE: small in-line connector
Your best bet is to simply call companies like Molex/Tyco/Samtec (I love Samtec BTW) and talk to their tech support and discuss your needs.. You could spend HOURS searching on the web or a few minutes on the phone.