I need to make or modify something to connect a mini-thermocouple male plug to my board. I have the Omega/Newport connectors ad they are just a little (0.050 or so) too high. One option is to mill out the PCB, mount a strap across the bottom, and be done with it. Bottom clearance is also very tight.
After an afternoon of searching, I found edge blade connectors like this:
Unfortunately, all are crimp, but could be modified and soldered to the board. I would prefer something designed for SMD or even with tabs for TH. Ordinary automotive blade connectors ("quick connects" ) might also work, are available in TH PCB versions, but the insertion and removal forces are high.
Here is what the male looks like:
The blades are 3.2 mm and 2.4 mm wide ( about 0.126" and 0.094") wide. The closest automotive blade sockets are for 0.187" and 0.110" wide blades.
Here is what the Keystone version looks like:
Not bad, but I would like something a little easier to disconnect.
Any suggestions?
John
After an afternoon of searching, I found edge blade connectors like this:
Unfortunately, all are crimp, but could be modified and soldered to the board. I would prefer something designed for SMD or even with tabs for TH. Ordinary automotive blade connectors ("quick connects" ) might also work, are available in TH PCB versions, but the insertion and removal forces are high.
Here is what the male looks like:
The blades are 3.2 mm and 2.4 mm wide ( about 0.126" and 0.094") wide. The closest automotive blade sockets are for 0.187" and 0.110" wide blades.
Here is what the Keystone version looks like:
Not bad, but I would like something a little easier to disconnect.
Any suggestions?
John