R Thread Starter radetonator Joined Aug 1, 2011 50 Dec 5, 2011 #1 normally DC socket has two earth pins, should both the earth pins be connected to the earth of the PCB?
normally DC socket has two earth pins, should both the earth pins be connected to the earth of the PCB?
mcgyvr Joined Oct 15, 2009 5,394 Dec 5, 2011 #2 Many times those pins also serve a mechanical purpose too. So yes I would attach them both
R Thread Starter radetonator Joined Aug 1, 2011 50 Dec 5, 2011 #3 what if only pin 3 is connected to the earth of the PCB? could this connection cause trouble? Attachments Capture.JPG 10.7 KB Views: 10
mcgyvr Joined Oct 15, 2009 5,394 Dec 6, 2011 #4 Can you give the part number of the specific connector you are using? If it has 2 earth pins..connect them both. Companies/people are cheap now.. We don't just put pins there for decoration now.
Can you give the part number of the specific connector you are using? If it has 2 earth pins..connect them both. Companies/people are cheap now.. We don't just put pins there for decoration now.