Patch Cable help.

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vultac

Joined Mar 2, 2009
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Hi there ive attached a picture for the pins which im supposed to design a cable for could someone tell me what type of cable is needed for these type of pins thx!
 

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beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
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That is a pin header. You need to determine the pin spacing and get an IDC type cable assembly to match. You do mean "obtain" rather than "design", don't you?
 

SgtWookie

Joined Jul 17, 2007
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yah obtain...so how could i determine the spacing n stuff?
Try using a dial or electronic caliper; if you don't have one, try a precision ruler.

A very common spacing is 2.54mm (0.1") center to center.
There's also 2mm, and a variety of others.

It's easier to measure the spacing between 10 pins, and divide the result by 10.
 

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vultac

Joined Mar 2, 2009
142
hi, actually i need to connect these pins to the input and output of my daq and where in stores could i get these cables connecting them and what are they called? thx for the replies guys
 

beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
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Once you have the pin to pin spacing determined, look for an IDC cable to fit. You might have better luck looking on the Digi-Key or Mouser site for the cables.

It's possible a computer cable for a hard drive will fit.
 

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vultac

Joined Mar 2, 2009
142
could it be anything else? that output port acts as an input into my DAQ(1 analogue input and 1 gorund)
 

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vultac

Joined Mar 2, 2009
142
btw mate, the previous pin header...what type of conneCtors shud i use? ic ant find any website that could guide me with this. thx
 

beenthere

Joined Apr 20, 2004
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With the center pin visible, they look like SMA. Get a drawing for an SMA PCB mount and see if the dimensions are correct.

The cable that mates with the pin header may be an IDC type - those as for 2.54 mm pin to pin spacing.

Everything depends on accurate measurements.
 
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