/*
Node data for the Identiconn application
These are all JavaScript definitions
LEGEND
nm = name of this node. NOTE: do not use " in the name. Use " instead
ds = description of the components in this node
tq = question asked in the "traits" selection tab
ls = dictionary with the name of each subnode as the keys and the answer to the above question as the value
sa = "see also": a list of related nodes
kw = list of keywords that lead to this node
b = book pages included
*/
// **************************************** Main node ****************************************
var classes = {
nm: 'Home',
ds: 'Connecting devices used in the electronic industry.
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Tips:
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- For adapters, identify each end separately\
- For a contact that fits in a housing, look up the housing instead\
- If you know its name, select Browse/Keyword.\
',
tq: 'Main characteristics?',
ls: {
test_components: 'Temporary, for testing',
terminals_: 'Single circuit, small, interior',
wire_splices_: 'Joins wires, unmounted',
wiring_comp: 'Any wiring component for individual wires other than splices and blocks',
junction_barrier_blocks_: 'To wires, removably, screws/studs',
terminal_blocks: 'To wires, removably, wire cages',
board_in_comp: 'Single-component, direct between wire/cable and PCB',
device_sockets: 'Mates to something other than a connector',
compression_comp_: 'Spring-loaded/compressed, single component inside products',
shroudless_conn_: 'Rectangular, inside products, shroudless',
rectangular_conn: 'Rectangular, inside products, mate in family',
single_ckt_conn: 'Single circuit, mating',
concentric_conn_: 'Rotational symmetry, not RF, mate in family',
coax_conn_: 'Rotational symmetry, RF or derivative, mate in family',
circular_conn: 'Round, pins and sockets, mate in family',
exterior_signal_conn: 'Outside products, mate in family, signal.',
exterior_power_conn: 'Outside products, power.',
industrial_conn_: 'Industrial.',
multi_class_components: 'Multiple classes',
non_electric_comp: 'Not electric.',
},
b: 1,
};
// **************************************** Dictionaries for nodes for each class ****************************************
// 1 Test components class
var test_components = {
nm: 'Test components',
ds: 'Components for temporary connection during testing: handheld probes (meter, scope), test clips (grabbers, alligators, clamps, IC clips), test fixture devices (probes, grabbers).',
tq: 'Usage?',
ls: {
handheld_probes: 'Hand-held',
test_clips: 'Holds on a conductor',
},
b: 1,
};
// 2 Terminals class
var terminals_ = {
nm: 'Terminals',
ds: 'Non-mating components that handle a single circuit. For interior use.',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
wire_terminals: 'Wire-mount',
board_terminals: 'Board-mount',
panel_mount_terminals_: 'Panel-mount',
misc_mount_terminals_: 'Other mount',
},
b: 1,
};
// 3 Wire splices class
var wire_splices_ = {
nm: 'Wire splices',
ds: 'Small components that join two or more wires. Generally for a single circuit. For interior use. Floating (not mounted to anything)',
tq: '',
ls: {
wire_splices: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 4 Wiring component class
var wiring_comp = {
nm: 'Wiring components',
ds: 'Components used by electricians to wire AC power.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
ac_power_wiring_comp: 'AC power wiring components',
terminal_strips_boards_: 'Terminal strips and boards',
thru_pnl_perm_wir_comp: 'Through-panel permanent wiring components',
wiring_junctions: 'Removable wiring components',
perm_board_to_board_comp_: 'Permanent board-to-board components',
},
b: 1,
};
// 5 Junction/barrier block class
var junction_barrier_blocks_ = {
nm: 'Junction & barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are inserted in this component and secured with screws or studs. Includes barrier blocks and junctions blocks.
Either stripped wires, or wires crimped in tongue terminals (such as ring terminals).',
tq: '',
ls: {
junction_barrier_blocks: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 6 Terminal blocks class
var terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Terminal blocks',
ds: 'Wires are inserted in this component and secured with wire-clamps. Single component, or a set of plug and socket.
Either stripped wires, or wires crimped in ferrules.',
tq: 'Parts? Mount?',
ls: {
panel_terminal_blocks: 'Single part. Panel mounted',
pcb_terminal_blocks: 'Single part. PCB-mounted.',
pluggable_terminal_blocks: 'Two parts. Any-mount',
misc_mount_terminal_blocks_: 'Other mount',
},
sa: ['lever_splices'],
b: 1,
};
// 7 Board-in components class
var board_in_comp = {
nm: 'Board-in components',
ds: 'Single-part components that connect a PCB directly to a wire or cable, usually permanently.',
tq: 'Connected first to?',
ls: {
board_in_wire_1st_comp: 'Wire first.',
board_in_pcb_1st_comp: 'PCB first.',
board_in_cable_1st_comp: 'Cable first.',
},
b: 1,
};
// 8 Device sockets class
var device_sockets = {
nm: 'Device sockets',
ds: 'Sockets and connectors that mate removably to devices:
fuses, cells and batteries, transistors and IC, relays, vacuum tubes, lamps, crystals, memory and PC modules.
Removable by hand (no tool required). Mostly for interior use.',
tq: 'What plugs into the socket?',
ls: {
fuse_clips_holders_blocks: 'Fuses',
battery_clips_holders: 'Cell and batteries',
semi_sockets_and_plugs: 'Transistors, ICs',
computer_card_sockets_: 'Computer card, module',
card_edge_sockets: 'PCB edge, including memory cards',
ffc_fpc_sockets_: 'Flex, FFC, FPC',
misc_device_sockets_: 'Something else',
},
b: 1,
};
// 9 Compression components class
var compression_comp_ = {
nm: 'Compression components',
ds: 'Single components that make contact out-of-family by pressing against conductors: pogo and spring leaf terminals and headers, test fixture probes, direct plugs, Zebra strips',
tq: '',
ls: {
compression_comp: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 10 Shroudless connectors class
var shroudless_conn_ = {
nm: 'Shroudless strips',
ds: 'Shroudless male PCB headers (including tall stackers, interposers), mating female PCB headers, and programming jumpers. Unkeyed: it can make to any other part with the same pitch (unlike keyed shroudless connectors). Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well, such as prismatic connectors.',
tq: '',
ls: {
shroudless_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 11 Rectangular connectors class
var rectangular_conn = {
nm: 'Rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Components used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) other than terminal blocks; the shape is not round.',
tq: 'Function?',
ls: {
board_to_board_conn: 'Both mates are PCB-mounted',
gen_purp_rect_conn: 'General purpose',
appl_specific_conn: 'Application specific',
},
b: 1,
};
// 12 Single circuit connectors class
var single_ckt_conn = {
nm: 'Single-circuit connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Includes disconnects, banana, ac-power unipole.',
tq: 'Function?',
ls: {
disconnects_: 'Small, low current, soft insulation or bare',
naked_pin_conn: 'Naked pin. Large. High current or hard housing',
unipole_conn: 'Shrouded pin. Large. High current or hard housing',
},
b: 1,
};
// 13 Concentric class
var concentric_conn_ = {
nm: 'Concentric connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with a mating face that looks the same regardless of how you rotate it around its axis. Two to 5 contacts share the same axis: one behind the other, one inside the other, concentric. Not keyed, may be inserted in any orientation. Mostly for audio or low-votage power for consumer products, not for radio frequency applications. Includes phone (TS, TRS, TRRS), coax power barrel, cigarette lighter, and genderless concentric connectors.',
tq: '',
ls: {
concentric_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 14 Coax class
var coax_conn_ = {
nm: 'Coax connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 concentric contacts and specified impedance (e.g., 50 or 75 Ohm) for radio frequency use. Also, derivative connectors without constant impedance or with two side-by-side contacts.',
tq: '',
ls: {
coax_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 15 Circular class
var circular_conn = {
nm: 'Circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 or more non-concentric pins or sockets. Usually exterior (accessible by the end user). For industrial cables, certain computer cables.',
tq: '',
ls: {
gen_purp_circular_conn: 'Standard, general purpose',
appl_spec_circular_conn: 'Standard, application-specific',
irregular_circular_conn: 'Anomalous: no shroud, genderless, pogo pins, internal connectors.',
},
b: 1,
};
// 16 Exterior signal connectors class
var exterior_signal_conn = {
nm: 'Exterior signal connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for analog signals or digital data. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
The housing is not circular.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
tq: 'Shape?',
ls: {
d_shell_conn: 'Trapezoidal, D-shaped.',
telephone_conn_: 'Telephone, modular (Ethernet)',
data_video_conn: 'Computer, video, data I/O',
misc_ext_signal_conn_: 'Other.',
},
sa: ['concentric_conn','coax_conn','circular_conn','rectangular_conn'],
};
// 17 Exterior power connectors class
var exterior_power_conn = {
nm: 'Exterior power connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product. Mostly for high power.',
tq: 'AC or DC?',
ls: {
exterior_ac_power_conn: 'AC',
exterior_dc_power_conn: 'DC',
},
b: 1,
};
// 18 Industrial connectors class
var industrial_conn_ = {
nm: 'Industrial connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed to be accessible by the industrial user, on the outside a product.',
tq: '',
ls: {
industrial_conn: 'Industrial connectors',
},
};
// 19 Inter-class components class
var multi_class_components = {
nm: 'Multi-class components',
ds: 'Components that belong to different classes.',
tq: 'Component?',
ls: {
adapters_between_classes: 'Adapters',
},
b: 1,
};
// 20 Non-electric components class
var non_electric_comp = {
nm: 'Non-electric components',
ds: 'Non-electric components: fiber-optic and radio wave connectors, accessories.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
not_electric_conn: 'Connectors: optical, electromagnetic',
accessories_: 'Accessories',
},
b: 1,
};
// **************************************** Dictionaries for nodes for each suclass ****************************************
// 1 Test components subclass
var handheld_probes = {
nm: 'Handheld probes',
ds: 'Handheld probes for temporary connection during testing for meters, scopes.',
tq: 'For what?',
ls: {
meter_probes_: 'Meter (single wire)',
scope_probes_: 'Scope (coaxial)',
},
b: 1,
};
var test_clips = {
nm: 'Test clips',
ds: 'Test clips that hold onto a conductor (wire, test point, IC) temporarily during testing: grabbers, alligators, clamps, IC clips.',
tq: 'For what? How open?',
ls: {
alligators_crocodiles_clamps: 'Single conductor. Squeeze',
grabber_clips: 'Single conductor. Press the end',
test_fixture_grabbers: 'Test fixtures. Hook, grabber',
ic_clips: 'For ICs. Various',
},
};
// 2 Terminals subclass
var wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Wire terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first on a wire, and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.
NOTE: We we cannot identify a connector contact. We can only identify the connector housing that that contact goes into. Once we identify the connector, then we can look up the contacts that it uses.',
tq: 'Shape and use of non-wire end?',
ls: {
tongue_crimp_terminals: 'Flat tongue, wire crimp barrel',
wire_terminals_for_cage: 'To wire cage',
wire_terminals_for_panel: 'To a panel',
misc_wire_terminals_: 'Other shape and mount',
},
sa: ['board_in_wire_1st_comp','tubular_compression_lugs'],
};
var board_terminals = {
nm: 'Board terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first on a board (such as a PCB), and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.',
tq: 'Shape?',
ls: {
board_screw_terminals: 'Threaded (or plain hole)',
board_pins_posts: 'Pin or post',
board_sockets: 'Socket',
misc_board_terminals_: 'Not pin, not threaded, not direct to PCB',
},
sa: ['pcb_clips','board_in_pcb_terminals'],
};
var panel_mount_terminals_ = {
nm: 'Panel-mount terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first to a panel and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.',
tq: '',
ls: {
panel_mount_terminals: '',
},
};
var misc_mount_terminals_ = {
nm: 'Other mount terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first on something other than a wire, board, or panel, and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_mount_terminals: '',
},
};
// 3 Wire splices subclass
var wire_splices = {
nm: 'Wire splices',
ds: 'Small components that join two or more wires. Generally for a single circuit. For interior use. Floating (not mounted to anything)',
tq: 'Wire retention?',
ls: {
idc_splices: 'Insulation displacement',
crimp_splices: 'Crimp',
solder_splices_: 'Solder',
poke_in_splices: 'Poke-in',
lever_splices: 'Lever',
twist_on_splices_: 'Twist, wire nut',
},
sa: ['splice_mechanical_conn'],
};
// 4 Wiring components subclass
var ac_power_wiring_comp = {
nm: 'AC power wiring components',
ds: 'Components used by electricians to wire AC power.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
ac_power_compression_comp: 'Compression components',
splice_mechanical_conn: 'Splicing mechanical connectors',
gnd_mechanical_conn: 'Grounding mechanical connectors',
wiring_bars: 'Bars',
busbars_straps: 'Bus bars and straps',
},
b: 1,
};
var terminal_strips_boards_ = {
nm: 'Terminal strips and boards',
ds: 'Strips and boards with terminals for permanent point-to-point wiring',
tq: '',
ls: {
terminal_strips_boards: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var thru_pnl_perm_wir_comp = {
nm: 'Through-panel permanent wiring components',
ds: 'Components that make a permanent electric connection through a panel.',
tq: '',
ls: {
feedthrus_penetrators: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var wiring_junctions = {
nm: 'Wiring junctions',
ds: 'Components that make a removable, non-mating connection.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
terminal_junction_systems: 'Terminal Junction Systems',
cable_junctions: 'Cable junctions'
},
};
var perm_board_to_board_comp_ = {
nm: 'Permanent board-to-board components',
ds: 'Components soldered to two PCBs to connect them permanently.',
tq: '',
ls: {
perm_board_to_board_comp: '',
},
};
// 5 Junction/barrier block subclass
var junction_barrier_blocks = {
nm: 'Junction & barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are inserted in this component and secured with screws or studs. Includes barrier blocks and junctions blocks.
Either stripped wires, or wires crimped in tongue terminals (such as ring terminals).',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
junction_comp: 'Wire wrapped around stud, or ring terminal on stud',
barrier_blocks: 'Wire wrapped around screw, or ring terminal on screw. Black plastic housing.',
screw_terminal_strips_boards_: 'Wire wrapped around screw. Browm Bakelite strip or board',
},
};
// 6 Terminal blocks subclass
var panel_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Panel terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that place the wire in a wire cage and that are mounted to a panel (flush, thru the panel, or on a DIN rail.',
tq: 'Shape? Mounting?',
ls: {
tubular_terminal_blocks: 'Terminals in square tubes. Any.',
feed_thru_terminal_blocks: 'Other shape. Through the panel.',
flush_panel_terminal_blocks: 'Other shape. On a panel.',
rail_mount_terminal_blocks: 'Other shape. To a rail/channel',
},
sa: ['bnc_adapters','coax_barrel_power_adapters','phone_adapters','d_sub_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var pcb_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'PCB-mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). Single level or two levels.',
tq: 'How is the wire released?',
ls: {
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks: 'Unscrewing',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks: 'Other',
},
sa: ['junction_blocks','panel_barrier_blocks'],
b: 1,
};
var pluggable_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks that plug into a header or a PCB edge. Wires are inserted in holes in a plug and secured, then the plug is plugged either into a header (normally a PCB header, but it could be a panel-mount header, or another plug), or onlto the edge of a PCB',
tq: 'Mate?',
ls: {
shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks: 'Shroudless strip of PCB pins',
two_pc_terminal_blocks: 'Industry standard, 3 or 4 walls',
misc_pluggable_terminal_blocks_: 'Non-standard',
},
sa: ['terminal_block_card_edge_plugs','eurostyle_pluggable_terminal_strips'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_mount_terminal_blocks_ = {
nm: 'Misc. mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks mounted to something other than a panel or a PCB',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_mount_terminal_blocks: '',
},
};
// 7 Board-in components subclass
var board_in_wire_1st_comp = {
nm: 'Board-in wire 1st components',
ds: 'Components that connect one of more wires to a PCB directly, usually permanently. First terminated the wire',
tq: 'Terminated to?',
ls: {
board_in_wire_crimp_term: 'Crimped to a single wire',
board_in_wire_plugs: 'Multiple wires',
},
b: 1,
};
var board_in_pcb_1st_comp = {
nm: 'Board-in PCB 1st components',
ds: 'Components that connect one of more wires or a cable to a PCB directly and permanently. First terminated to a PCB',
tq: 'Terminal or header?',
ls: {
board_in_pcb_terminals: 'Terminal: single wire without housing',
board_in_pcb_hdrs: 'Header: multiple wires, or single wire with housing',
},
b: 1,
};
var board_in_cable_1st_comp = {
nm: 'Board-in cable 1st components',
ds: 'Components that connect a cable to a PCB directly and permanently. First terminated the cable',
tq: 'Cable?',
ls: {
transition_conn_: 'Ribbon',
board_in_coax_termin_: 'Coax',
},
b: 1,
};
// 8 Device sockets subclass
var fuse_clips_holders_blocks = {
nm: 'Fuse clips, holders, blocks',
ds: 'Components that hold and connect to a fuse.',
tq: 'One side or both?',
ls: {
fuse_clips_studs: 'One side of fuse only',
fuse_blocks: 'Both sides of fuse, open, one or more fuses.',
fuse_holders: 'Both sides of fuse, enclosed.',
},
b: 1,
};
var battery_clips_holders = {
nm: 'Cell and battery clips and holders',
ds: 'Components that hold a cell or a battery.',
tq: 'Cell or battery type?',
ls: {
coin_cell_clips_holders: 'Coin cell',
cylindrical_cell_contacts_holders: 'Cylindrical cell',
batt9v_snaps_holders: '9 V battery',
misc_battery_clips_holders_: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var semi_sockets_and_plugs = {
nm: 'Transistor & IC sockets, plugs',
ds: 'Sockets for a transistor or an integrated circuit. Also male plugs that fit in such sockets.',
tq: 'For what? Function?',
ls: {
transistor_sockets_: 'Transistors',
ic_sockets: 'ICs',
ic_socket_plugs: 'Plug that fits in an IC socket',
},
b: 1,
};
var computer_card_sockets_ = {
nm: 'Computer card sockets',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to computer cards and modules, such as SIM, SD, CompactFlash, PCMCIA. The end-user can insert and remove the card.',
tq: '',
ls: {
computer_card_sockets: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card slides into these sockets. Also for male mates that act as a PCB card edge.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets: 'For two-sided card, genearl purpose',
bus_card_edge_sockets: 'For specific buses',
memory_card_edge_sockets: 'For memory cards (e.g. DIMM)',
card_edge_plugs: 'In-line plug; includes RAST 2.5 for appliances',
misc_card_edge_sockets: 'Other',
},
sa: ['rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs','rast_5_card_edge_plugs','hot_pluggable_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var ffc_fpc_sockets_ = {
nm: 'FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
tq: '',
ls: {
ffc_fpc_sockets: '',
},
sa: ['ribbon_cable_sockets'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_device_sockets_ = {
nm: 'Misc. device sockets',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to other devices: relays, vacuum tubes, lamps, crystals, switches, etc.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_device_sockets: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 9 Compression components subclass
var compression_comp = {
nm: 'Compression components',
ds: 'Single components that make contact out-of-family by pressing against conductors: pogo and spring leaf terminals and headers, test fixture probes, direct plugs, Zebra strips',
tq: 'Application?',
ls: {
spring_leaf_comp: 'Spring leaf',
pogo_comp: 'Pogo, piston, not test fixtures',
test_fixture_probes: 'Piston, for test fixtures',
direct_to_pcb_plugs_: 'Plugged temporarily directly to PCB pads.',
b2b_compression_comp: 'Other, board-to-board',
emi_shielding_material: 'EMI shielding material',
},
};
// 10 Shroudless connectors subclass
var shroudless_conn = {
nm: 'Shroudless strips',
ds: 'Shroudless male PCB headers (including tall stackers, interposers), mating female PCB headers, and programming jumpers. Unkeyed: it can make to any other part with the same pitch (unlike keyed shroudless connectors). Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well, such as prismatic connectors.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
shroudless_male_headers: 'PCB headers, male',
shroudless_fem_headers: 'PCB headers, female',
shroudless_stackers: 'Stackers: pins with two plastic strips',
shroudless_plugs: 'Plugs',
shroudless_jumpers: 'Jumpers',
led_unpol_comp: 'LED, solid-state lighting',
},
sa: ['prismatic_conn','board_in_solder_headers','bump_idc_conn', 'shroudless_keyed_conn'],
};
// 11 Rectangular connectors subclass
var board_to_board_conn = {
nm: 'Board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together. In the entire family, both mates are PCB-mounted (the family does not include any wire-mounted parts.). Keyed to prevent the two mates from incorrect mating. While any family that inlcludes both male and female PCB headers can be used as board-to-board connectors, these families are specifically designed for that purpose.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
lo_prof_mezzanine_b2b_conn: 'Genderless. Low profile. Mezzanine (parallel boards)',
small_genderless_b2b_conn: 'Genderless. Standard profile, small, any topology',
small_gendered_b2b_conn: 'Gendered. Small, any topology',
array_b2b_conn: 'Large, many rows. Gendered or genderless',
blade_b2b_conn: 'Large, blade contacts, may be hybrid',
misc_b2b_conn_: 'Other',
},
sa: ['gen_purp_rect_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var gen_purp_rect_conn = {
nm: 'General purpose rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Rectangular connector families that include more than one function: wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, or board-to-board. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). Not round. Mate in family.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
prismatic_conn: 'Mostly flat sides, 1~2 rows',
partitioned_face_conn: 'Individually shrouded sockets',
small_w2b_conn: 'Small wire-to-board',
full_size_rect_conn: 'Full-size proprietary rectangular connectors',
irregul_rect_conn: 'Proprietary, gendered, irregular',
genderless_rect_conn: 'Genderless contacts',
},
sa: ['shroudless_conn','board_to_board_conn','appl_specific_conn'],
};
var appl_specific_conn = {
nm: 'Application-specific interior connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors used exclusively in specific industries.',
tq: 'Industry?',
ls: {
appliance_conn: 'Appliances',
automotive_conn: 'Automotive',
hot_pluggable_conn: 'Hot-pluggable: PCB edge and card-edge socket',
misc_appl_specific_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// 12 Single circuit connectors subclass
var disconnects_ = {
nm: 'Disconnects',
ds: 'Small, low current, single circuit connectors that mate in family. May be bare or partially or fully insulated, but no hard housing. Mostly wire-crimp plugs, similar to tongue terminals. Otherwise PCB or panel-mount terminals. Includes quick connect, bullet, knife, snap.',
tq: '',
ls: {
disconnects: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var naked_pin_conn = {
nm: 'Naked-pin connectors',
ds: 'Single-pole connectors that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is visible. Unkeyed: the pin can rotate inside the socket. They have a hard housing except that some high current bullets may be bare.',
tq: 'Use? ',
ls: {
signal_naked_pin_conn: 'Signal',
power_naked_pin_conn: 'High power',
},
b: 1,
};
var unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-pole connectors that mate in family. Shrouded (the pin is hidden). Keyed. They have a hard housing.',
tq: 'Characteristics? ',
ls: {
sgnl_unipole_conn: 'Low power, signal',
pwr_unipole_conn: 'High power',
},
sa: ['gen_purp_circular_conn','w2w_rect_conn'],
b: 1,
};
// 13 Concentric subclass
var concentric_conn = {
nm: 'Concentric connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with a mating face that looks the same regardless of how you rotate it around its axis. Two to 5 contacts share the same axis: one behind the other, one inside the other, concentric. Not keyed, may be inserted in any orientation. Mostly for audio or low-votage power for consumer products, not for radio frequency applications. Includes phone (TS, TRS, TRRS), coax power barrel, cigarette lighter, and genderless concentric connectors.',
tq: 'Shape of plug?',
ls: {
phone_conn: 'Phone: tip, 0 or more rings, sleeve',
coax_barrel_power_conn: 'Coax power: concave cylinder inside an outer cylinder: ',
other_concentric_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// 14 Coax subclass
var coax_conn = {
nm: 'Coax connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 concentric contacts and specified impedance (e.g., 50 or 75 Ohm) for radio frequency use. Also, derivative connectors without constant impedance or with two side-by-side contacts.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
interior_rf_conn: 'Interior, small',
microwave_conn: 'Microwave, small, mostly interior',
std_exterior_rf_conn: 'Exterior, standard',
misc_ext_rf_conn: 'Exterior, other',
non_rf_coax_conn: 'Exterior, twinax, triax, Hi Vtg',
},
sa: ['concentric_conn'],
};
// 15 Circular subclass
var gen_purp_circular_conn = {
nm: 'General purpose circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 or more non-concentric pins or sockets. Exterior (accessible by the end user). For any application.',
tq: 'Standard? Fastening method?',
ls: {
xlr_circular_conn: 'Standard, XLR; latched',
din_circular_conn: 'Standard, DIN-style; push-pull',
mil_spec_circular_conn: 'Standard, MIL-spec; various',
iec_circular_conn: 'Standard, IEC; threaded or latched',
misc_standard_circular_conn: 'Standard, classic metal',
slim_circular_conn: 'Proprietary, slim',
trieco_circular_conn: 'Standard, 3-stud bayonet',
x_plastic_circular_con: 'Semi-standard, small plastic',
plastic_power_circular_conn: 'Plastic, high power',
micro_nano_circ_conn: 'Semi-standard, minimal',
propr_metal_circ_conn: 'Proprietary, metal',
propr_plastic_circ_conn: 'Proprietary, plastic',
propr_rubber_circ_conn_: 'Proprietary, rubber',
},
sa: ['exterior_power_conn'],
};
var appl_spec_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Application specific circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 or more non-concentric pins or sockets. Exterior (accessible by the end user). For any application.',
tq: 'Standard? Fastening method?',
ls: {
lighting_circ_conn: 'LED lighting',
ebike_circ_conn: 'E-bike',
automotive_circular_conn: 'Automotive',
misc_transport_circular_conn: 'Otehr transportation',
immersion_circ_conn: 'Under water',
industrial_circular_conn: 'Industrial',
misc_appl_spec_circular_conn_: 'Other',
},
sa: ['exterior_power_conn'],
};
var irregular_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Irregular circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors that have no shroud, no pins and sockets, or contain sub-connectors.',
tq: 'Anomaly?',
ls: {
shroudless_circular_conn: 'Shroudless.',
genderless_circular_conn: 'Genderless contacts.',
sub_conn_circular_conn: 'Contains sub-connectors',
},
sa: ['data_io_conn'],
};
// 16 Exterior signal connectors subclass
var d_shell_conn = {
nm: 'D-shell exterior connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes D-sub (e.g. DE9, DB-25) and Centronix.',
tq: 'Gendered?',
ls: {
gendered_d_shell_conn: 'Yes: pins and sockets',
genderless_d_shell_conn: 'No: flat slide-on contacts',
},
b: 1,
};
var telephone_conn_ = {
nm: 'Telephone connectors',
ds: 'Any connector for tepephones, including vintage and modular (now adopted for data I/O).',
tq: '',
ls: {
telephone_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var data_video_conn = {
nm: 'Data I/O, video connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for computer data and video, not circular. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
tq: 'Usage?',
ls: {
data_io_conn: 'Computer data.',
video_conn: 'Video',
},
};
var misc_ext_signal_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. exterior signal connectors',
ds: 'Signal connector for exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment) with shape other than rectangular or trapezoidal.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_ext_signal_conn:'',
},
};
// 17 Exterior power connectors subclass
var exterior_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'Exterior AC power connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for high current (more than 10 A), or high voltage (more than 100 V). For line voltage AC power. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Any shape.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
tq: 'Application?',
ls: {
std_ac_power_conn: 'Standard AC power outlets and plugs.',
appliance_couplers: 'Between power cord and product',
nema_twist_lock_ac_power_conn_: 'Twist-lock',
pin_and_sleeve_conn: 'Pin and sleeve',
industry_specific_power_conn: 'Industry specific',
},
};
var exterior_dc_power_conn = {
nm: 'Exterior DC power connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for high current (more than 10 A), or high voltage (more than 100 V). For DC power. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Any shape.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
tq: 'Application?',
ls: {
dc_couplers_: 'Between AC adapter and product',
ev_dc_power_conn: 'To charge EV traction battery',
misc_ext_dc_power_conn_: 'Other',
},
};
// 18 Industrial connectors subclass
var industrial_conn = {
nm: 'Industrial connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for industrial use (other than circular, modular, or data I/O)',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
industr_heavy_duty_conn: 'Heavy duty',
drawer_conn: 'Blind-mating racks',
vintage_rect_conn: 'Vintage rectangular',
misc_industr_conn_: 'Other',
},
sa: ['panel_terminal_blocks','two_pc_terminal_blocks','relay_sockets','sensor_conn','sgnl_unipole_conn','explosion_proof_circ_conn','sub_conn_circular_conn','iec_circular_conn','d_sub_conn','modular_conn','misc_data_io_conn','iec_60309_pin_and_sleeve_conn'],
};
// 19 Inter-class components subclass
var adapters_between_classes = {
nm: 'Adapters between classes',
ds: 'Adapters between connectors of different classes.',
tq: 'Classes?',
ls: {
coax_adapters: 'Between coax and other',
concentric_adapters: 'Between concentric and other',
ext_signal_adapters: 'Between exterior signal and other',
misc_adapters_: 'Other',
},
};
// 20 Non-electric components subclass
var not_electric_conn = {
nm: 'Non-electric connectors',
ds: 'Connecting components that do not involve an electrical circuit: optical or radio waves.',
tq: 'Medium?',
ls: {
fiber_optic_conn: 'Light',
radio_wave_conn: 'Radio waves',
},
};
var accessories_ = {
nm: 'Accessories',
ds: 'Non-electric accessories.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
configurable_frames: 'Multiple connectors snapped into a frame',
cable_accessories: 'Accessories',
},
};
// **************************************** Dictionaries for nodes for each order ****************************************
// 1 Test components order
var meter_probes_ = {
nm: 'Meter probes',
ds: 'Handheld probes for temporary connection of a single circuit during testing. For meters.',
tq: 'Connection?',
ls: {
meter_probes: 'Permanent wired',
meter_probe_adapters: 'Other',
},
};
var scope_probes_ = {
nm: 'Scope probes',
ds: 'Handheld probes for temporary coaxial connection during testing. For scopes.',
tq: 'Connection?',
ls: {
scope_probes: 'Permanent wired',
scope_probe_adapters: 'Other',
},
};
var alligators_crocodiles_clamps = {
nm: 'Alligators, crocodiles, and clamps',
ds: 'Test clips that hold onto a conductor (wire, test point) temporarily during testing. Opened by pressing a button on the back. Includes alligators, crocodiles and clamps.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
alligator_clips: 'Seesaw lever action.',
five_way_alligator_clips: 'Seesaw, for telephone repair',
crocodile_clips: 'Class 3 lever action.',
large_clamps: 'Seesaw, huge',
},
b: 1,
};
var grabber_clips = {
nm: 'Grabbers',
ds: 'Test clips that hold onto a conductor (wire, test point) temporarily during testing. Opened by pressing a button on the back. Includes pincers and hooks.',
tq: 'How is conductor grabbed?',
ls: {
pincer_grabbers: 'Between two leaves, either side',
hook_grabbers: 'Between single hook and plastic body',
piercing_grabbers: 'Needles cut through insulation',
alligator_jaw_grabbers: 'Between two alligator jaws',
},
b: 1,
};
var test_fixture_grabbers = {
nm: 'Test fixture grabbers',
ds: 'Devices mounted to a panel in test or assembly fixture. Make temporary connection to a single wire.',
tq: 'Wire connection?',
ls: {
test_fixture_hook_grabbers: 'Between wire hook and body',
test_fixture_piercing_grabbers: 'Needles cut through insulation',
},
b: 1,
};
var ic_clips = {
nm: 'IC clips',
ds: 'Test clips that hold onto an IC temporarily during testing.',
tq: 'IC package?',
ls: {
dip_ic_clip: 'DIP',
plcc_ic_clip: 'PLCC',
soic_ic_clip: 'SOIC',
},
b: 1,
};
// 2 Terminals order
// Wire terminals
var tongue_crimp_terminals = {
nm: 'Tongue wire-crimp terminals',
ds: 'Connected permanently to a wire and mounted removably onto a stud or into a screw-terminal. One half is a open or closed barrel for crimping to a wire. The other half is flat and round, oval or rectangular. It may have one or more holes. It may be in line, bent at 45 degrees, right angle, or a side-flag. In may be made by folding a sheet or flattening a tube.',
tq: 'Hole in non-wire end? Made from a tube?',
ls: {
ring_terminals: 'Closed hole, not a tube',
hook_terminals: 'Hole open to the side, not a tube',
slotted_ring_terminals: 'Open hole at front, round, not a tube',
fork_spade_terminals: 'Hole open at the tip, not a tube',
blade_terminals: 'No hole, not a tube, flat',
knife_terminals: 'No hole, not a tube, upturned end',
},
b: 1,
};
var wire_terminals_for_cage = {
nm: 'Wire-mount terminals for wire-cages',
ds: 'Terminals that are permanently crimped to a wire and then inserted into a wire cage such as a terminal block.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
wire_ferrules: 'Wire goes all the way through',
wire_pins: 'Half is a wire barrel, half is a pin',
},
sa: ['aluminum_compression_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var wire_terminals_for_panel = {
nm: 'Wire-mount terminals for panels',
ds: 'Terminals that are permanently crimped to a wire and then mounted to a panel.',
tq: 'Function?',
ls: {
grounding_wire_terminals: 'Grounding',
misc_wire_terminals_for_panel: 'Other',
},
};
var misc_wire_terminals_ = {
nm: 'Misc. wire-mount terminals',
ds: 'Other terminals that are permanently mounted to a wire through crimping, soldering or by piercing the insulation.',
tq: 'What use?',
ls: {
wire_sockets: 'Socket, any use',
misc_wire_terminals: 'Other',
},
};
// Board terminals
var board_screw_terminals = {
nm: 'Screw/threaded board terminals',
ds: 'PCB-mounted terminal with a screw, a threaded stud, a threaded hole, or a plain hole for a screw. Single circuit; does not belong to a family with multiple circuits.',
tq: 'How is it mounted?',
ls: {
swaged_screw_terminals: 'Swaged into board',
th_screw_terminals: 'Through hole and soldered',
smt_screw_terminals: 'Surface mount and soldered',
press_fit_screw_terminals: 'Press-fit into multiple PCB holes',
pcb_wire_cage_terminals: 'Like a screw-terminal block, but single-circuit',
broaching_fasteners: 'Press-fit into a single large PCB hole',
},
sa: ['pcb_terminal_blocks', 'junction_posts'],
b: 1,
};
var board_pins_posts = {
nm: 'Board-mount pins, posts',
ds: 'Pins (long and slim), posts (wider), turrets (tower-shaped), and spring-loaded pins that are permanently mounted to a board such as a PCB by soldering or press-fitting.',
tq: 'Shape?',
ls: {
formed_board_terminals: 'Pin, flat or mostly flat',
machined_board_terminals: 'Pin, round, no spring',
turret_terminals: 'Pin, round, no spring, stack of multiple disks',
},
sa: ['board_in_wire_1st_comp','board_in_poke_in_headers','board_in_open_idt_headers','board_in_mass_term_headers'],
b: 1,
};
var board_sockets = {
nm: 'Socket board terminals',
ds: 'Small, single circuit components with a hole or gap that are installed on a PCB (or other board), either permanently (e.g., soldered) or removably. Then, a lead or pin is slipped into their hole or gap.',
tq: 'What shape? What for?',
ls: {
board_machined_sockets: 'For conductor. Round',
misc_board_sockets: 'For conductor. Other shape',
},
sa: ['pcb_clips','board_in_pcb_terminals'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_board_terminals_ = {
nm: 'Misc. board terminals',
ds: 'Small, single circuit components that are installed on a PCB (or other board), either permanently (e.g., soldered) or removably. Then, a wire, a pin or a test device may be connected to it (not a ring terminal)',
tq: 'What shape? What for?',
ls: {
pcb_wound_springs: 'Circular spring',
pcb_loops: 'Loop; for test grabber',
pcb_jumpers: 'PCB jumpers',
misc_board_terminals: 'Other',
},
sa: ['board_in_wire_1st_comp','board_in_poke_in_headers','board_in_open_idt_headers','board_in_mass_term_headers'],
b: 1,
};
// Panel/bus bar terminals
var panel_mount_terminals = {
nm: 'Panel mount terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first to a panel and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.',
tq: 'Mounted to?',
ls: {
solder_lugs: 'A stud, then a wire is soldered to it',
feedthrough_terminals: 'Double-ended through a panel',
bus_bar_clips: 'A bus bar',
emi_shield_clips: 'A panel. Clips or spring leaves ground another panel',
},
sa: ['gnd_mechanical_conn'],
b: 1,
};
// Misc mount terminals
var misc_mount_terminals = {
nm: 'Other mount terminals',
ds: 'Small components that are mounted first on something other than a wire, board, or panel, and handle a single circuit. For interior use. They do not mate with a component in the same family.',
tq: 'Terminated to?',
ls: {
loose_terminals: 'Nothing',
magnet_wire_terminals: 'Magnet wire',
foil_terminals: 'Metal foil',
},
b: 1,
sa: ['gnd_mechanical_conn'],
};
// 3 Wire splices order
var idc_splices = {
nm: 'Insulation displacement wire splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more wires permanently, by cutting through the insulation of non-stripped wires (IDC = Insulation Displacement Connector). Difficult to remove the wires; their insulation is damaged.',
tq: 'What is pressed?',
ls: {
button_idc_splices: 'A button',
side_by_side_idc_splices: 'A blade',
hinged_cap_idc_splices: 'Hinged caps',
},
sa: ['punch_down_blocks'],
b: 1,
};
var crimp_splices = {
nm: 'Crimp wire splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Wires retained by crimping.',
tq: 'Wire entries? Placement?',
ls: {
cap_crimp_splices: 'One, insulated. Stripped wires',
b_wire_splices: 'One, insulated. Unstripped wires',
crimp_band_splices: 'Two, In-line, side-by-side, non-insul. C-shape',
parallel_splices: 'Two, In-line, side-by-side, non-insul. sleve',
butt_crimp_splices: 'Two, In-line, end-to-end',
multi_way_crimp_splices: 'Three or more',
},
sa: ['grounding_compression_splices'],
b: 1,
};
var solder_splices_ = {
nm: 'Solder wire splices',
ds: 'Tube that joins two or more wires permanently. Splice is heated with a heat gun to melt the low-temperature solder.',
tq: '',
ls: {
solder_splices: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var poke_in_splices = {
nm: 'Poke-in wire splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires through clamps. It grabs a wire pocked into a hole and will not let go.',
tq: 'Permanent?',
ls: {
permanent_poke_in_splices: 'Yes',
removable_poke_in_splices: 'No',
},
b: 1,
};
var lever_splices = {
nm: 'Lever wire splices',
ds: 'Has two or more openings, one for each wire to be connected together. A lever is raised (or a push-button is pressed); a stripped wire is inserted in a hole; the lever is lowered (or the push-button released) to secure the wire. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with no tools.',
tq: 'Circuits? Wire entry sides?',
ls: {
single_end_lever_splices: 'One. Same side.',
inline_lever_splices: 'One or more. Opposite ends.',
},
b: 1,
};
var twist_on_splices_ = {
nm: 'Twist-on splices (wire nuts)',
ds: 'Two or more stripped wires are stripped, twisted together, inserted in the wire nut which is twisted until firm. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with no tools..',
tq: '',
ls: {
twist_on_splices: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 4 Wiring components order
// AC power wiring components
var ac_power_compression_comp = {
nm: 'AC power compression components',
ds: 'Crimped onto large-gauge wires. Single circuit. Not insulated.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
tubular_compression_lugs: 'Closed hole, flattened tube',
grounding_compression_splices: 'Crimped onto two cables',
aluminum_compression_adapters: 'Adapts aluminum cable to copper wire cage',
},
};
var splice_mechanical_conn = {
nm: 'Splicing mechanical connectors',
ds: 'Large single-circuit splice for large wires. Unmounted. Removable.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
in_line_mechanical_splices: 'In line',
split_bolt_mech_conn: 'Bolt with a slit and a nut, as a splice',
parall_clamp_mech_conn: 'Two brackets and a screw in the center',
},
sa: ['wire_splices'],
};
var gnd_mechanical_conn = {
nm: 'Grounding mechanical connectors',
ds: 'Ground rod clamps, split bolts, or parallel clamp mechanical connectors.',
tq: 'Mounted? Characteristics?',
ls: {
ground_clamps: 'To a ground rod, pipe, or panel',
lay_in_ground_lugs: 'Panel-mounted. Side entrance',
ground_lugs: 'Flange-mounted to a panel. 1+. Grounding',
},
sa: ['misc_mount_terminals','panel_mount_terminals'],
};
var wiring_bars = {
nm: 'AC power bars',
ds: 'Square cross-section. Wire is placed in a hole and secured with a screw. Single circuit, one or more openings.',
tq: 'Mount? Insulated? Holes? Use?',
ls: {
insulated_multitap_conn: 'Unmounted. Yes. Many. Splice.',
neutral_bars: 'Panel- or rail-mounted. Yes. Many. Neutral.',
ground_bars: 'Panel-mounted; No. Many. Grounding',
},
sa: ['flush_panel_terminal_blocks'],
};
var busbars_straps = {
nm: 'Bus bars and straps',
ds: 'Flat plate or strip with holes for tubular compression lugs. Bus bars. Braid straps. Single circuit.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
grounding_bus_bars: 'Flat plate or strip with holes',
bus_bars: 'Bus bars',
ground_straps: 'Ground straps (braid)',
},
sa: ['junction_bars'],
};
// Terminal strips and boards
var terminal_strips_boards = {
nm: 'Terminal strips, boards',
ds: 'Strips and boards with terminals for permanent point-to-point wiring',
tq: 'Terminal type?',
ls: {
turret_boards: 'Turret',
solder_terminal_strips: 'Solder eyelet',
ceramic_tag_strips: 'White ceramic blade with metallized gaps',
punch_down_blocks: 'IDT for landline phone lines',
},
sa: ['screw_terminal_strips_boards'],
};
// Feedthroughs and penetrators
var feedthrus_penetrators = {
nm: 'Feedthroughs and penetrators',
ds: 'Components that pass one or more circuits through a panel. Wires are terminated permanently on both sides of the panel.',
tq: '',
ls: {
penetrators_: '',
},
};
// Wiring junctions
var terminal_junction_systems = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction Systems',
ds: 'Sealed rail-mount modules and splices into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for a common connection.',
tq: 'Component?',
ls: {
rail_terminal_junction_modules: 'Rail-mount module',
panel_mount_terminal_junctions: 'Panel-mounted',
solder_terminal_junction_modules: 'Module soldered to a PCB or wires',
terminal_junction_plugs: 'In-line plug, mates to a module',
terminal_junction_splices: 'In-line splice',
},
};
var cable_junctions = {
nm: 'Cable junctions',
ds: 'Loose components that splice multiple wires in two or more cables. Usually waterproof',
tq: 'Sealed?',
ls: {
sealed_cable_junctions: 'Sealed',
unsealed_cable_junctions: 'Unsealed',
},
};
var perm_board_to_board_comp = {
nm: 'Permanent board-to-board components',
ds: 'Components soldered to two PCBs to connect them permanently.',
tq: '',
ls: {
perm_board_to_board_strips: '',
},
};
// 5 Junction/barrier block order
var junction_comp = {
nm: 'Junction components',
ds: 'Panel-mounted power distribution blocks for high current. One or more studs or screws above a plastic block. Single circuit',
tq: 'Number of terminations?',
ls: {
junction_posts: 'Threaded post, single ended',
junction_feedthrus: 'Double-ended threaded contact thru panel',
junction_blocks: 'Multiple studs, may vae multiple circuits',
junction_bars: 'Flat bar with screws or studs. May be dual circuit',
},
sa: ['panel_barrier_blocks'],
b: 1,
};
var barrier_blocks = {
nm: 'Barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are wrapped around a screw and tightened. Or, wire in crimped to a ring terminal (closed) or a fork terminal (open) which is then placed on the screw. May use threaded rods or quick-connect tabs instead.',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
panel_barrier_blocks: 'Panel, flush',
feed_thru_barrier_blocks: 'Through panel',
pcb_barrier_blocks: 'PCB',
},
b: 1,
};
var screw_terminal_strips_boards_ = {
nm: 'Screw terminal strips and boards',
ds: 'A strip or plate of brown bakelite into which screw terminals are swaged.',
tq: '',
ls: {
screw_terminal_strips_boards: '',
},
};
// 6 Terminal blocks order
// Panel or rail mount terminal blocks
var tubular_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Tubular terminal strips, blocks',
ds: 'Terminal strips or blocks in which each circuit is in its separate square or rectangular tube section of soft plastic. May be mounted flush on a panel, or left loose',
tq: 'Wire retention? Pieces?',
ls: {
eurostyle_terminal_strips: 'Screw. 1-piece',
eurostyle_pluggable_terminal_strips: 'Screw. 2-pieces',
quick_sping_terminal_blocks: 'Press-release. 1-piece',
},
b: 1,
};
var feed_thru_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Feed-thru terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks mounted through a panel.',
tq: 'Modular slices? Terminal blocks on both sides??',
ls: {
modular_feed_through_terminal_blocks: 'Yes. No',
modular_2pc_feed_through_terminal_blocks: 'Yes. Yes.',
monolithic_feed_through_terminal_blocks: 'No. Probably',
},
b: 1,
};
var flush_panel_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Flush panel-mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are mounted flush on a panel.',
tq: 'Max wire size? Characteristics?',
ls: {
modular_panel_terminal_blocks: '< 14 AWG. Modular',
monolithic_panel_terminal_blocks: '< 14 AWG. Single component',
us_power_distribution_terminal_blocks: '>= 14 AWG. US, open frame',
eu_power_distribution_terminal_blocks: '>= 14 AWG. Europe, enclosed',
},
sa: ['wiring_bars'],
b: 1,
};
var rail_mount_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Rail-mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks that are mounted to a DIN rail/channel.',
tq: 'Rail?',
ls: {
din_35mm_rail_terminal_blocks: '35 mm wide, top hat shaped',
misc_rail_mount_terminal_blocks: 'Other',
},
sa: ['board_in_open_idt_headers','board_in_mass_term_headers'],
b: 1,
};
// PCB terminal blocks
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. Single level or two levels.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_2p5: '~2.5 mm (~0.1 inch)',
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_3p5: '3.5 mm (0.138 inch)',
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_3p8: '3.81 mm (0.15 inch)',
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_5: '~5 mm (~0.2 inch)',
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_7p5: '~7.5 mm (~0.3 inch)',
pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_lg: 'larger',
},
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'PCB-mount, screwless terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws; to release the wire, a lever is lifted or a push-button is pressed (no tools are required). Single level or two levels.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_2p5: '~2.5 mm (~0.1 inch)',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_3p5: '3.5 mm (0.138 inch)',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_3p8: '3.81 mm (0.15 inch)',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_5: '~5 mm (~0.2 inch)',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_7p5: '~7.5 mm (~0.3 inch)',
pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_lg: 'larger',
},
sa: ['board_in_open_idt_headers','board_in_mass_term_headers', 'board_in_poke_in_headers', 'removable_poke_in_splices'],
};
// Puggable terminal blocks
var shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Shroudless pluggable terminal block connect.',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug; (2) Male: an shroudless or 1-wall PCB header. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_3p5: '3.5 mm (0.138 inch)',
shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_5: '~5 mm (~0.2 inch)',
shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_misc: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Two-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). Industry standard',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
two_pc_terminal_blocks_2p5: '2.5, 2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_3p5: '3.5 mm (0.138 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_3p8: '3.81 mm (0.15 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_5: '5, 5.08 mm (0.2 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_7p5: '7.5, 7,61 mm (0.3 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_10: '10, 10.16 mm (~0.4 inch)',
two_pc_terminal_blocks_misc: 'Other pitch',
},
b: 1,
};
var misc_pluggable_terminal_blocks_ = {
nm: 'Misc. pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Some other type of pluggable terminal block.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_pluggable_terminal_blocks: '',
},
sa: ['terminal_block_card_edge_plugs','eurostyle_pluggable_terminal_strips'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_mount_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Misc. mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks mounted to something other than a panel or a PCB',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
transformer_terminal_blocks: 'Transformer',
single_ended_terminal_blocks: 'Loose',
},
};
// 7 Board-in components order
// Board in wire
var board_in_wire_crimp_term = {
nm: 'Board-in wire crimp terminals',
ds: 'Single circuit wire-to-board termination. A wire is crimped to the terminal, then the terminal is soldered to a PCB or plugged into it.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
board_in_thru_pcb_wire_terminals: 'Stripped wire crimped to entire terminal; wire soldered to PCB',
board_in_to_pcb_wire_terminals: 'Stripped wire crimped to top of terminal; terminal soldered to PCB',
board_in_remov_wire_crimp_term: 'Stripped wire crimped to top of terminal; terminal mated to PCB, removably',
},
sa: ['board_in_wire_1st_comp'],
b: 1,
};
var board_in_wire_plugs = {
nm: 'Board-in wire plugs',
ds: 'Multi-circuit permanent wire-to-board termination. Wires are terminated to the plug, then the plug is soldered to a PCB.',
tq: 'Use?',
ls: {
board_in_crimp_plugs: 'Stripped wires crimped to top of terminals; placed in housing; terminals soldered to PCB',
board_in_idt_plugs: 'Unstripped wires, IDC; soldered to PCB',
},
sa: ['board_in_wire_crimp_term'],
b: 1,
};
var board_in_pcb_terminals = {
nm: 'Board-in PCB terminals',
ds: 'Single circuit wire-to-board termination. First soldered to a PCB, then a wire is attached to it.',
tq: 'Wire termination?',
ls: {
board_in_idt_terminals: 'Insulation displacement',
board_in_poke_in_terminals: 'Poke-in',
board_in_solder_terminals: 'Soldered.',
},
sa: ['board_in_pcb_hdrs'],
b: 1,
};
var board_in_pcb_hdrs = {
nm: 'Board-in PCB headers',
ds: 'Multi-circuit circuit wire-to-board termination. First soldered to a PCB, wires are attached to it.',
tq: 'Wire termination?',
ls: {
board_in_open_idt_headers: 'Wire. Insulation displacement. Open housing.',
board_in_button_idt_headers: 'Wire. Insulation displacement. Closed housing with individual buttons.',
board_in_mass_term_headers: 'Wire. Insulation displacement. Closed housing with single cap.',
board_in_poke_in_headers: 'Wire. Poke-in.',
board_in_solder_headers: 'Wire. Solder. Like a PCB pin strip.',
board_in_pcb_coax_conn: 'Coax. Insulation displacement.',
},
sa: ['board_in_pcb_terminals'],
b: 1,
};
// Board-in cable
var transition_conn_ = {
nm: 'Board-in transition headers',
ds: 'Ribbon cable is inserted into an IDC connector, compressed to mass terminate the cable, then soldered to a PCB. Also known as "paddle board connector"',
tq: '',
ls: {
transition_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var board_in_coax_termin_ = {
nm: 'Board-in coax terminator',
ds: 'First crimped on coax cable, then soldered to a PCB.',
tq: '',
ls: {
board_in_coax_termin: '',
},
b: 1,
};
// 8 Device sockets order
// Fuse
var fuse_clips_studs = {
nm: 'Fuse clips, contacts and studs',
ds: 'Single clip, stud or contact for one side of a small or medium-sized fuse. PCB or panel mount, or held by the fuse.',
tq: 'Mount??',
ls: {
wire_mount_fuse_clips: 'Wire',
pcb_fuse_clips: 'PCB',
chassis_fuse_clips: 'Panel',
chassis_fuse_studs: 'Panel',
},
};
var fuse_blocks = {
nm: 'Open fuse blocks',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse or multiple fuses. The fuse is exposed, for interior use. PCB, chassis, or rail mount.',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
pcb_fuse_blocks: 'PCB-mount',
chassis_fuse_blocks: 'Flush on interior panel ',
rail_mount_fuse_blocks: 'On interior rail',
},
};
var fuse_holders = {
nm: 'Enclosed fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. Fully enclosed, usually for exterior use. PCB or panel mount, or bulkhead mounted, or in-line.',
tq: 'Mount? Number of fuses?',
ls: {
in_line_fuseholders: 'Wires only. Single fuse',
pcb_fuseholders: 'PCB-mount. Single fuse',
chassis_fuseholders: 'Interior panel. Single fuse',
fuse_boxes: 'Interior panel. Multiple fuse',
bulkhead_fuseholders: 'Through-panel, exterior access. Single fuse',
rail_mount_fuseholders: 'On interior rail',
},
};
// Battery
var coin_cell_clips_holders = {
nm: 'Coin cell clips and holders',
ds: 'Clips (single contact) and holders (complete) for coin cells; May be PCB mounted.',
tq: 'Mount? Number of contacts?',
ls: {
pcb_coin_cell_retainers: 'PCB; 1',
pcb_coin_cell_holders: 'PCB; 2+',
misc_coin_cell_holders: 'Other; 2+',
},
};
var cylindrical_cell_contacts_holders = {
nm: 'Cylindrical cell clips and holders',
ds: 'Clips (single contact) and holders (complete) for cylindrical battery cells (AAA, AA, C, D, etc.); May be mounted to a PCB, a chassis, or in-line..',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
pcb_cyl_cell_contacts: 'PCB; 1',
pcb_cyl_cell_holders: 'PCB; 2+',
misc_cyl_cell_contacts: 'Chassis; 1',
misc_cyl_cell_holders: 'Chassis; 2+',
},
};
var batt9v_snaps_holders = {
nm: '9 V battery snaps and holders',
ds: 'Snaps (single contact) and holders (complete) for 9 V batteries; May be mounted to a PCB, a chassis, or in-line..',
tq: 'Mount?',
ls: {
pcb_9v_battery_snaps: 'PCB; 1',
pcb_9v_battery_holders: 'PCB; 2+',
chassis_9v_battery_holders: 'Chassis; Any',
inline_9v_battery_connectors_snaps: 'Other; any',
},
};
var misc_battery_clips_holders_ = {
nm: 'Misc. cell/battery clips and holders',
ds: 'Clips and holders for cells or batteries other than coin, cylindrical or 9 V',
tq: '',
ls: {
battery_stud_clamps: 'For L.A. battery stud',
},
};
// Semi
var transistor_sockets_ = {
nm: 'Transistor sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for transistors',
tq: '',
ls: {
transistor_sockets: 'Thru-hole transistors, in-line, round, other',
},
b: 1,
};
var ic_sockets = {
nm: 'IC sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for integrated circuits',
tq: 'Package?',
ls: {
dip_sockets: 'DIP, standard',
dip_zif_sockets: 'DIP, zero insertion force',
soic_zif_sockets: 'SOIC, zero insertion force',
plcc_sockets: 'PLCC',
tqfp_zif_sockets: 'TQFP, zero insertion force',
grid_array_zif_sockets: 'Grid array, zero insertion force',
misc_semi_sockets: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var ic_socket_plugs = {
nm: 'IC socket plugs',
ds: 'Plugs that fit in an IC socket. Includes component carriers, male-to-male interposers',
tq: 'Function?',
ls: {
dip_ribbon_cable_plugs: 'Mass terminated ribbon cable',
dip_component_carriers: 'Holds electronic components',
ic_socket_male_male_adapters: 'Male-to-male IC socket adapters',
},
b: 1,
};
// Computer card sockets
var computer_card_sockets = {
nm: 'Computer card sockets',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to computer cards and modules, such as SIM, SD, CompactFlash, PCMCIA. The end-user can insert and remove the card.',
tq: 'For what?',
ls: {
pc_card_sockets: 'PCMCIA, CompactFlash (CF), CFast.',
sd_sockets: 'Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Universal Flash Storage (UFS).',
sim_sockets: 'Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), Smart Card (credit card).',
},
b: 1,
};
// Card edge sockets
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'G.P. double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'General purpose card edge sockets. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card. The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets.',
tq: 'Pitch? Standard bus?',
ls: {
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_sml: '< 1.27 mm (other than 0.8 and 1)',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p5: '0.5 mm',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p75: '0.75 mm',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p8: '0.8 mm',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_1: '1 mm',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_1p27: '1.27 mm (0.05 inch)',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_med: '1.3 to 2.5 mm',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_2p54: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_3p18: '3.18 mm (0.125 inch)',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_3p96: '3.96 mm (0.156 inch)',
gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_lg: '> 2.54 mm (other than 3.96)',
},
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'Card edge sockets for specific computer buses. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card. The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets.',
tq: '',
ls: {
bus_card_edge_sockets_0p5_m2: '0.5 mm; M.2 (NGFF) Mini Card)',
bus_card_edge_sockets_0p75_tca: '0.75 mm; Micro TCA',
bus_card_edge_sockets_0p8_pci_xpr_mini: '0.8 mm; PCI Express Mini Card',
bus_card_edge_sockets_1_pci_xpr: '1 mm; PCI Express',
bus_card_edge_sockets_1p27_pci: '1.27 mm (0.05 inch); PCI',
bus_card_edge_sockets_1p27_mca: '1.27 mm (0.05 inch); MCA',
bus_card_edge_sockets_2p54_isa: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch); ISA',
},
b: 1,
};
var memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'PCB-mounted sockets for computer memory cards.',
tq: '',
ls: {
simm_memory_card_edge_sockets: 'Single row',
dimm_memory_card_edge_sockets: 'Dual row, DIMM',
mini_dimm_memory_card_edge_sockets: 'Dual row, Mini-DIMM',
sodimm_memory_card_edge_sockets: 'Dual row, SODIMM',
misc_memory_card_edge_sockets: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'Card edge plugs',
ds: 'In line plugs terminated to discrete wires or ribbon cable, then plugged onto the edge of a PCB and held by it. Includes RAST 2.5 plugs.',
tq: 'Type? Pitch?',
ls: {
rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs: 'RAST 2.5, appliances',
rast_5_card_edge_plugs: 'RAST 5, appliances',
wired_card_edge_plugs: 'Other, terminated to wires',
terminal_block_card_edge_plugs: 'Other, terminal block for wires',
ribbon_card_edge_plugs: 'Other, terminated to ribbon cable',
},
sa: ['pluggable_terminal_blocks','rast_5_conn','faston_boots'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. card-edge sockets',
ds: 'Other card-edge sockets: not inline, not single-pitch/2 readouts. Includes singe row, single, readout, bilevel, hybrid.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
single_row_card_edge_sockets: 'Single-side card',
single_readout_2row_card_edge_sockets: 'Dual side card, but reads as single sided',
bilevel_card_edge_sockets: 'Dual side card, two rows of pads on each side',
hybrid_card_edge_sockets: 'Signal and power',
card_edge_interposers: 'Interposer between two copanar PCBs',
},
};
// FFC FPC sockets
var ffc_fpc_sockets = {
nm: 'FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
tq: 'Zero force? Actuator?',
ls: {
ffc_fpc_lif_sockets: 'No. None.',
ffc_fpc_snap_in_sockets: 'No. Yes, to release',
ffc_fpc_slider_sockets: 'Yes. Slider.',
ffc_fpc_front_flip_sockets: 'Yes. Front flip.',
ffc_fpc_back_flip_sockets: 'Yes. Back flip.',
fpc_jackets_and_sockets: 'No. Latched jacket on FFC.',
},
sa: ['ribbon_cable_sockets'],
};
// Misc
var misc_device_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. device sockets',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to other devices: relays, vacuum tubes, lamps, crystals, switches, etc.',
tq: 'For what?',
ls: {
lamp_sockets: 'Lamps',
tube_sockets: 'Vacuum tubes (valves), relays (round)',
relay_sockets: 'Relays (not round)',
switch_sockets: 'Switches',
ribbon_cable_sockets: 'Removable',
led_strip_splices_sockets: 'LED strip sockets and splices',
pcb_clips: 'PCB clip for other component, ',
other_device_sockets: 'Other, non-PCB.',
},
sa: ['indust_valve_conn'],
};
// 9 Compression components order
var spring_leaf_comp = {
nm: 'Spring-leaf components',
ds: 'Spring leaf pins and headers that mate to a flush, rectangular target',
tq: 'Multiple? Mount? Type?',
ls: {
pcb_spring_leaves: 'No. PCB. Spring leaf',
panel_spring_leaves: 'No. Panel. Spring leaf.',
spring_leaf_hdrs: 'Yes. Either. Spring leaves',
spring_leaf_targets: 'Yes. Either. Flush',
},
b: 1,
};
var pogo_comp = {
nm: 'Pogo pin components',
ds: 'Pogo pins and headers and optional flush, round targets. Not for use in test fixtures',
tq: 'Shape?',
ls: {
pogo_pins: 'Single. piston. No shroud.',
pogo_pin_hdrs: 'Multiple pistons. No shroud.',
pogo_pin_targets: 'Multiple round flush pads. No shroud.',
pogo_pin_conn: 'Shrouded mates, multiple pistons and flush pads',
},
sa: ['pogo_rect_conn','flush_concentric_conn','pogo_magnetic_ext_conn'],
};
var test_fixture_probes = {
nm: 'Test fixture probes',
ds: 'Long, thin contacts with a spring-loaded plunger. Used in a "bed-of-nails" test fixtures for temporary connection to a PCB under test.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
socketless_test_fixture_probes: 'Single part, wire soldered directly',
socketed_test_fixture_probes: 'Two-part: socket and probe',
double_end_test_fixture_probes: 'Single part, two plungers, one on each end',
coaxial_test_fixture_probes: 'Coaxial',
},
};
var direct_to_pcb_plugs_ = {
nm: 'Direct-to-PCB plugs',
ds: 'Single-part plugs that mate directly to a PCB',
tq: '',
ls: {
direct_to_pcb_plugs: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var b2b_compression_comp = {
nm: 'Board-to-board compression components',
ds: 'Single-piece component placed betwen two boards to connect them.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
single_end_compression_b2b_conn: 'Board-to-board, mounted, springs facing on to side',
double_end_spring_interposer: 'Board-to-board, loose, springs facing on both sides',
zebra_strips: 'Elastomer (Zebra)',
misc_b2b_compression_comp: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var emi_shielding_material = {
nm: 'EMI shielding material',
ds: 'Resilient (spongy) sheets, tubes and gaskets that ground across a gap between two conductive surfaces to block radio interference.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
finger_stock: 'Strip of spring leaves for EMI.',
misc_emi_shielding_material: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
// 10 Shroudless connectors order
var shroudless_male_headers = {
nm: 'Shroudless male PCB strips',
ds: 'Strips of pins (male) for PCB-mount. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well, such as prismatic connectors.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
shroudless_male_headers_1: '1 mm',
shroudless_male_headers_1p27: '1.27 mm (0.05 inch)',
shroudless_male_headers_2: '2 mm',
shroudless_male_headers_2p54: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
shroudless_male_headers_3p96: '3.96 mm (0.156 inch)',
shroudless_male_headers_5p08: '5.08 mm (0.2 inch)',
shroudless_male_headers_misc: 'Other',
},
sa: ['prismatic_conn', 'board_in_solder_headers'],
b: 1,
};
var shroudless_fem_headers = {
nm: 'Shroudless female PCB strips',
ds: 'Strips of sockets (female) for PCB-mount. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well, such as prismatic connectors.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
shroudless_fem_headers_1: '1 mm',
shroudless_fem_headers_1p27: '1.27 mm (0.05 inch)',
shroudless_fem_headers_2: '2 mm',
shroudless_fem_headers_2p54: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
shroudless_fem_headers_3p96: '3.96 mm (0.156 inch)',
shroudless_fem_headers_5p08: '5.08 mm (0.2 inch)',
shroudless_fem_headers_misc: 'Other',
},
sa: ['prismatic_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var shroudless_stackers = {
nm: 'Shroudless strip stackers',
ds: 'Strips of pins (male) or sockets (female) for PCB-mount, including tall stackers and interposers. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well, such as prismatic connectors.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
shroudless_stackers_2p54: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
shroudless_stackers_misc: 'Other',
},
sa: ['prismatic_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var shroudless_plugs = {
nm: 'Shroudless strip plugs',
ds: 'Plain plug housings that may be fitted with socket or pin contacts. Flat walls, unkeyed and unlatched. Mate to shroudless PCB headers or plugs of opposite gender. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). Can mate to other connectors (such as prismatic connectors) and other components. Today, hobbyists call the wire-mounted plug "dupont", even though they are not made by DuPont; sometimes called "AmpModu", TE\'s trade name for them.',
tq: 'Pitch?',
ls: {
shroudless_plugs_2: '2 mm',
shroudless_plugs_2p54: '2.54 mm (0.1 inch)',
shroudless_plugs_misc: 'Other',
},
kw: ['DuPont','Ampmodu',],
sa: ['prismatic_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var shroudless_jumpers = {
nm: 'Shroudless strip jumpers',
ds: 'Programming jumpers (shunts) that mate to PCB headers. Male or female. Used inside a product, though it may be accessible by the end-user to move the jumper. ',
tq: 'Component?',
ls: {
fem_shroudless_jumpers: 'Female jumpers',
male_shroudless_jumpers: 'Male jumpers',
},
b: 1,
};
var led_unpol_comp = {
nm: 'Shroudless strips for solid-state lighting',
ds: 'Unpolarized components that mate to pins or sockets strips on LED strips or LED lamps',
tq: 'Component?',
ls: {
led_strip_adapter: 'Strip-to-strip adapter',
led_strip_plug: 'Wire-to-strip plug',
led_lamp_socket: 'Socket in LED lamp',
},
sa: ['led_strip_splices_sockets'],
b: 1,
};
// 11 Rectangular connectors order
// Board-to-board connectors
var lo_prof_mezzanine_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Low profile mezzanine B2B connectors',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs in parallel ("mezzanine") with a mating height of 2 mm or less. Contacts in two rows.',
tq: 'Cross-section?',
ls: {
c_i_mezz_conn: 'Sinle beam. "I" and "C" cross-section',
dual_beam_in_cont_mezz_conn: 'Two beams. "E" and "C" cross-section. Single contact point on inside of "C" mate',
dual_beam_out_cont_mezz_conn: 'Two beams."E" and "C" cross-section. Single contact point on outside of "C" mate',
std_dual_beam_mezz_conn: 'Two beams."E" and "π" cross-section. Two contact points on both sides of "π" mate',
hybrid_dual_beam_mezz_conn: 'Two beams."E" and "π" cross-section. Signal and power contacts.',
},
};
var small_genderless_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Small genderless board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs, usually in parallel ("mezzanine"), but also at right-angles ("backplane") or coplanar. Genderless contacts in two rows.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
chamfer_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Polarizedwith two chamfers at the ends',
chamfer_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Polarized with two chamfers at the ends',
keyed_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Polarized with two rectangular keys at the ends',
keyed_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Polarized with two rectangular keys at the ends',
peg_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Polarized with alignment pegs',
peg_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Polarized with alignment pegs',
shield_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Shield along middle',
shield_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Shield blade along the middle',
d_shell_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Polarized with trapezoidal shell',
floating_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Polarized. Floating for self-alignment',
floating_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Polarized. Floating for self-alignment.',
blocky_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Non-polarized. Tongue has square cross section',
tall_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Not polarized. Tall, mezzanine, ',
unpolar_c_t_b2b_conn: 'C-T cross-section. Non-polarized: fits in both orientations',
unpolar_c_e_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Not polarized, other',
dual_tongue_b2b_conn: 'C-E cross-section. Not polarized, two tongues, mezzanine',
self_mate_genderless_b2b_conn: 'Self-mate',
misc_small_genderless_b2b_conn:'Other',
},
};
var small_gendered_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Small gendered board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together. Gendered. The family does not include any wire-mounted parts.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
shroudless_gendered_b2b_conn: 'Shroudless, gendered',
partitioned_b2b_conn: 'Female has individual shrouds',
smc_rect_conn: 'Housing is stepped at two ends',
shrouded_gendered_b2b_conn: 'Shrouded, gendered',
self_mate_gendered_b2b_conn: 'Self-mate',
},
};
var array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Array board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in various orientations: paralel ("mezzanine"), right angles ("backplane"), besides each other ("coplanar"), or in intersecting planes ("orthogonal"). Uses pins and sockets. A large number of contacts are in a grid, such as 8 rows by 12 columns. Suitable for high speed signals, may include shields and differential pairs. May be a hybrid (signal + power).',
tq: 'Gendered? Characteristics?',
ls: {
din41612_b2b_conn: 'Gendered. DIN 41612 standard',
hard_metric_array_b2b_conn: 'Gendered. Hard Metric standard',
backplane_array_b2b_conn: 'Gendered. Plarge, any topology, many rows.',
mezzanine_array_b2b_conn: 'Gendered or Genderless. Mezzanine only, many rows.',
beam_array_b2b_conn: 'Genderless. On beams',
misc_array_b2b_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Blade board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together, in various orientations: paralel ("mezzanine"), right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar"). The male uses blades or stiff spring leaves, usually in one row.May be hybrid, hermaphrodite, and/or blind-mate',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
battery_blade_b2b_conn: 'Male: parallel blades. Female: slit can be penetrated at any angle',
parall_blade_b2b_conn: 'Male: parallel blades, general purpose',
split_blade_b2b_conn: 'Male: parallel spring-leaves',
coplanar_blade_b2b_conn: 'Male: coplanar blades, general purpose',
hermaph_blade_b2b_conn: 'Hermaphrodite, self-mate, for LED lights',
coplanar_blade_led_conn: 'Coplanar blades for coplanar LED PCBs',
},
sa: ['hermaph_blade_b2b_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_b2b_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Other PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together, in various orientations: paralel ("mezzanine"), right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar").',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
vintage_shroudless_b2b_conn: 'Vintage, shroudless',
misc_high_power_b2b_conn: 'High power',
misc_b2b_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// General-purpose rectangular connectors
var prismatic_conn = {
nm: 'Prismatic connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard connectors with generally flat walls, wire-to-board (compatible with shroudless headers) or board-to-board. 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch, one or two rows. May be latched.', //"
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
narrow_bump_crimp_conn: ', Block on wide face, no extra width on ends, crimperd wires, unlatched',
bump_idc_conn: 'Block on wide face, extra width on ends, plug mass terminated to ribbon cable, may be latched',
prismatic_latch_conn: 'Not bump, latched',
miniflex_conn: 'Red, plug mass terminated to ribbon cable, staggered contacts',
misc_prismatic_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['shroudless_male_headers'],
b: 1,
};
var partitioned_face_conn = {
nm: 'Partitioned face connectors',
ds: 'Rectangular connectors for interior use. Each socket in the female is individually shrouded; each pin in the male is in an individual cavity.',
tq: 'Pitch? Other characteristics?',
ls: {
round_partitioned_face_conn: 'Partitions are round or rounded squares',
partitioned_micro_fit_conn: 'Square partitions, 2 rows, 3 mm',
partitioned_mini_fit_jr_conn: 'Square partitions, 2 rows, 4.2 mm',
misc_partitioned_face_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['dynamic_jfa_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var small_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'Small wire-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small wire-to-board connectors. Either unlatched or plug has a outward lever latch on a wide side. 1 or 2 rows. 10 mm maximum mating height. Up to 2.5 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
lo_prof_w2b_conn: 'Pins away from header wall',
lo_prof_sidelined_w2b_conn: 'Contacts against the header wall',
parallel_mate_w2b_conn: 'Flat PCB header, right-angle plug',
},
};
var full_size_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Full-size rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Regular rectangular connectors other than industry-standard.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
single_wall_conn: 'Single wall header, 1 row',
pin_socket_conn: '1~3 rows, flat mating face, hollow round pins; white Nylon',
metrimate_trident_conn: 'Metrimate / MR / Trident',
dynamic_jfa_conn: 'TE Dynamic, JST JFA',
heavy_duty_bump_conn: 'Heavy duty with a block for polarization',
full_size_w2b_conn: 'Wire-to-board',
w2w_rect_conn: 'Wire-to-wire',
misc_full_size_rect_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var irregul_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Irregular rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Unusual non-industry-standard, gendered rectangular connectors: shroudless, sealed, rounded housing, other.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
shroudless_keyed_conn: 'Shroudless',
misc_irregul_rect_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var genderless_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Rectangular connectors with genderless contacts, including, pogo.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
lvds_w2b_conn: 'Right-angle PCB header; straight plug mated from the side; many wires; for flat screen TVs',
pogo_rect_conn: 'Pogo pins, magnetic',
misc_genderless_rect_conn: 'Genderless contacts',
},
b: 1,
};
// Application specific connectors
var appliance_conn = {
nm: 'Appliance connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside home appliances (e.g., washing machines). Most conform to the RAST 5 standard. Two-piece ("indirect") with one mate on wires and the other mate on a PCB or other wires. (A single piece ("direct" or "single-way") RAST 2.5 card-edge socket that slid onto a PCB edge is in the Card_edge socket section.)',
tq: 'Pitch? Standard? ',
ls: {
faston_boots: 'any, not RAST',
timer_sockets: '5 mm, not RAST',
rast_5_conn: '5 mm, RAST 5',
},
sa: ['rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs', 'rast_5_card_edge_plugs'],
b: 1,
};
var automotive_conn = {
nm: 'Automotive connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside a vehicle (e.g., a passenger car). Provides high reliability: sealed or unsealed, latched, housing lance on the contacts, TPA (Terminal Position Assurance), positive click, hole for a pin extractor tool on the mating face. Wire-to-wire or wire-to-board.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
unsealed_automotive_conn: 'Unsealed; low power',
sealed_automotive_conn: 'Sealed; low power',
rf_automotive_conn: 'For radio-frequencies',
high_pwr_interior_ev_conn: 'For high-voltage, high power', // <<<
motorcycle_conn: 'Motorcycle connectors, do not meet automotive standards',
},
sa: ['misc_sgnl_unipole_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var hot_pluggable_conn = {
nm: 'Hot-pluggable connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors for computer peripherals. One mate is a card-edge socket, the other one uses a PCB edge or a plastic blade that emulates a PCB edge.',
tq: 'Wire termination?',
ls: {
sata_hot_pluggable_conn: 'SATA',
sas_pcie_hot_pluggable_conn: 'SAS, PCIe',
sfp_hot_pluggable_conn: 'SFP',
misc_hot_pluggable_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['card_edge_sockets'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_appl_specific_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. application-specific rect. conn.',
ds: 'Other rectangular connectors for a specific application.',
tq: 'Wire termination?',
ls: {
high_pwr_rc_conn: 'High power, battery',
sensor_conn: 'Sensor, multiple plugs into a single header',
thermocouple_conn: 'Thermocouple',
luminaire_conn: 'Residential lighting fixtures',
misc_appl_specific_conn_: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
// 12 Single circuit connectors order
// Disconnects
var disconnects = {
nm: 'Disconnects',
ds: 'Small, low current, single circuit connectors that mate in family. May be bare or partially or fully insulated, but no hard housing. Mostly wire-crimp plugs, similar to tongue terminals. Otherwise PCB or panel-mount terminals. Includes quick connect, bullet, knife, snap.',
tq: 'Shape?',
ls: {
quick_connect_disconnects: 'Tab',
bullet_disconnects: 'Round, hollow',
knife_disconnects: 'Folded, genderless',
misc_disconnects: 'Other',
},
};
// Naked pin
var signal_naked_pin_conn = {
nm: 'Signal naked-pin connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is exposed. Signals, for temporary use. Includes Banana, tip.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
banana_conn: 'Banana, binding post',
misc_signal_naked_pin_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var power_naked_pin_conn = {
nm: 'High power naked-pin connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is exposed. High current, for more permanent use.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
rc_bullets: 'RC bullets',
misc_power_naked_pin_conn: 'Other, Radsock',
},
b: 1,
};
// Unipole connectors
var sgnl_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Signal unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Round cross section. Shrouded.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
pin_and_socket_unipole_conn: 'Pin and socket',
rubber_round_unipole_conn: 'Rubber shell',
slim_metal_unipole_conn: 'Slim, metal',
misc_sgnl_unipole_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['circular_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var pwr_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Hi-power unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Square, rectangular, or otehrwise non-round cross section. The shell is not metal.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
powerpole_conn: 'Yes. No',
camlock_unipole_conn: 'High current, temporary AC power connection, shroudless',
powerlock_unipole_conn: 'High current, temporary AC power connection, shrouded',
energy_storage_conn: 'High current, large batteries',
large_metal_unipole_conn: 'Large, metal',
hi_curr_plastic_unipole_conn: 'High current, long-term connection',
misc_pwr_unipole_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['w2w_rect_conn'],
b: 1,
};
// 13 Concentric order
var phone_conn = {
nm: 'Phone connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio (headphones, microphones and electric musical instruments), though some times to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. The male plug (in-line, for the cable) has 2 external contacts (TS: tip and shield), 3 contacts (TRS: tip, ring and shield) or 4 contacts (TRRS: tip, ring, ring and shield). The diameter is 6.35 mm (1/4 inch), 3.5 mm or 2.5 mm.',
tq: 'Diameter?',
ls: {
phone_conn_2p5: '2.5 mm',
phone_conn_3p5: '3.5 mm',
phone_conn_6p35: '1/4 inch (6.35 mm)',
phone_conn_misc: 'Other',
},
sa: ['phone_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var coax_barrel_power_conn = {
nm: 'Coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors at the low voltage AC or DC power entry of consumer products. Also known as "DC coaxial". The female plug (in-line, for the cord from a power supply/wall wart) has 2 contacts: the outer one is a cylinder that surrounds a second, concave inner contact. The male jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) has a center pin and a spring leaf that mates to the outer contact of the female plug. Many permutations of diameters.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
std_coax_barrel_power_conn: 'Standard',
eiaj_a_coax_barrel_power_conn: 'EIAJ Type A: wider platic tip',
rev_coax_barrel_power_conn: 'male plug, including EIAJ Type B',
cctv_power_barrel_conn: 'CCTV: high current, split pin',
misc_coax_barrel_power_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['coax_barrel_power_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var other_concentric_conn = {
nm: 'Other concentric connectors',
ds: 'Other types of connectors with a mating face that looks the same regardless of how you rotate it around its axis. Two to 5 contacts share the same axis: one behind the other, one inside the other, concentric. Not keyed, may be inserted in any orientation. Mostly for audio or low-votage power for consumer products, not for radio frequency applications. Includes phone (TS, TRS, TRRS), coax power barrel, cigarette lighter, and genderless concentric connectors.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
phono_conn: 'Phono (RCA); for audio',
cigarette_lighter_conn: 'Cigarette lighter',
concentric_contact_conn: "Concentric cylinders in both mates",
flush_concentric_conn: 'Concentric flush tracks on one mate, pogo pins on other mate',
misc_concentric_conn: 'Concentric, other',
},
b: 1,
};
// 14 Coax order
var interior_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Interior RF connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with 2 concentric contacts and specified impedance (e.g., 50 or 75 Ohm) for radio frequency use inside a product.',
tq: '',
ls: {
mini_rf_cable_to_board_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var microwave_conn = {
nm: 'Microwave connectors',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
tq: 'Mating diameter and method?',
ls: {
small_microwave_conn: '3.5 mm or smaller.',
smb_type_conn: '3.7 mm, snap',
medium_microwave_conn: '3.7 mm threaded; 4.2 to 5.6 mm',
sma_type_conn: '6.35 mm threaded',
large_microwave_conn: '6.4 mm or larger',
},
sa: ['rf_automotive_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var std_exterior_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Standard-shape exterior RF connectors',
ds: 'Standard-shaped connectors for radio frequency applications, accessible to the end user, cable, panel or PCB mounted. For test equipment, transceivers, TV and video, telecom towers.',
tq: 'Application or style?',
ls: {
bnc_type_conn: 'BNC and derivatives',
tnc_type_conn: 'TNC and derivatives',
n_type_conn: 'N and derivatives',
tv_video_conn: 'Type F, other TV, cable, video',
telecom_rf_conn: 'Other',
misc_std_ext_rf_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var misc_ext_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Atypical-shape exterior RF connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for radio frequency applications, accessible to the end user, with a non-standard shape.',
tq: 'Characteristcs?',
ls: {
slim_coax_conn: 'Slim',
sexless_self_mate_rf_conn: 'Genderless, self-mating, precision',
high_power_flange_rf_conn: 'Mating face is a flange, heliax cable',
odd_shape_rf_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var non_rf_coax_conn = {
nm: 'Non-RF coax connectors',
ds: 'Coaxial connectors not for Radio Frequencies (with undefined impedance), accessible to the end user. Includes twinaxial (two center contacts), triaxial (two shields), high voltage.',
tq: 'Characteristcs?',
ls: {
twinax_conn: 'Twinaxial',
triax_conn: 'Triaxial',
hv_coax_conn: 'Coaxial, high voltage',
misc_non_rf_coax_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
// 15 Circular order
// Circular connectors
var xlr_circular_conn = {
nm: 'XLR circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts with 3 or more pins; latched. For use in professional audio or power supplies.',
tq: 'Plug outer mating diameter?',
ls: {
mini_xlr_circular_conn: '8.5 mm',
std_xlr_circular_conn: '15.5 mm',
xlr_derivative_circular_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var din_circular_conn = {
nm: 'DIN-style circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the German DIN standard, precusrsors and derivarives.',
tq: 'Plug outer mating diameter?',
ls: {
mini_din_circ_conn: '9 mm, standard, round',
power_din_circ_conn: '10.3 mm',
std_din_circ_conn: '13.3 mm',
din_loudspeaker_circ_conn: '1 blade, 1 pin',
tuchel_style_circ_conn: '16 mm, based on vintage Tuchel',
},
b: 1,
};
var mil_spec_circular_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standards. Metal shell, mostly threaded or bayonet coupling.',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
mil_5015_circ_conn: '5015',
mil_22992_circ_conn: '22992',
mil_26482_circ_conn: '26482',
mil_26500_circ_conn: '26500',
mil_28840_circ_conn: '28840',
mil_38999_I_circ_conn: '38999 Series I',
mil_38999_II_circ_conn: '38999 Series II',
mil_38999_III_circ_conn: '38999 Series III',
mil_38999_IV_circ_conn: '38999 Series IV',
mil_83723_II_circ_conn: '83723 Series II',
mil_83723_III_circ_conn: '83723 Series III',
mil_misc_circ_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var iec_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the European IEC standard for industrial applications.',
tq: 'Plug outer mating diameter?',
ls: {
iec_78_circular_conn: '7/8 inch',
iec_m5_circular_conn: 'M5 or 5 mm',
iec_m8_circular_conn: 'M8 or 8 mm',
iec_m12_circular_conn: 'M12 or 12 mm',
iec_medium_circular_conn: 'Between 21 and 16 mm',
iec_m23_circular_conn: 'M23 or 23 mm',
iec_large_circular_conn: 'Larger than 23 mm',
},
b: 1,
};
var misc_standard_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Classic metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Old Industry-standard round connectors with a metal shell non-concentric contacts.',
tq: 'Name? Shell? Fastening? Traits?',
ls: {
aviation_gx_circular_conn: 'GX/Aviation/Microphone. Thread. Metal. Insert protrudes past threaded metal shell',
xs_circular_conn: 'XS. Thread. Metal. One key protrudes into the insert',
cnr01_circular_conn: 'CNR01/JIS C 5432. Thread. Metal. Multiple outward keys on shrouded mate.',
p_type_circular_conn: 'P. Thread. Metal. Multiple inward keys on non-shrouded mate.',
},
b: 1,
};
var slim_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Slim circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, long shell with a pleasant shape. Plastic or metal shell.',
tq: 'Shell material? Type?',
ls: {
slim_plastic_circular_conn: 'Plastic',
slim_metal_circular_conn: 'Metal',
hi_density_circ_conn: 'Metal. Worn on body, many contacts',
},
b: 1,
};
var trieco_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Tri-eco circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard circular connectors with 3-stud bayonet fastening. Amphenol Sine Systems - ITT Cannon - Ecomate Aquarius, RM, RSSM; Trident Neptune, Trident Ringlock; Souriau - Trim Trio',
tq: 'Shell material?',
ls: {
trieco_plastic_circular_conn: 'All plastic',
trieco_metal_ring_circular_conn: 'Plastic, metal fastening ring',
trieco_metal_circular_conn: 'All metal',
},
b: 1,
};
var x_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. There is no standard on naming the five sizes so here they are named: micro, mini, middle, maxi, and mega.',
tq: 'Common names. Mating diameter, bayonet version',
ls: {
x_micro_plastic_circular_con: 'Micro/mini. 9.2 mm',
x_mini_plastic_circular_con: 'Mini/Standard. 14.2 mm',
x_middle_plastic_circular_con: 'Middle/multi: 18.5 mm',
x_maxi_plastic_circular_con: 'Maxi/large: 23 mm',
x_mega_plastic_circular_con: 'Mega: 27.3 mm',
},
b: 1,
};
var plastic_power_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Plastic power circular connectors',
ds: 'High-power, round connectors with non-concentric contacts and a sealed plastic shell (other than standard AC power connectors). One terminal may be designated for Earth.',
tq: 'Fastening?',
ls: {
rd24_power_circular_conn: 'RD24x1/8 thread',
sp_type_circular_conn: 'SP-type. Thread. Plastic. Blue ring, black body',
thread_plastic_power_circular_conn: 'Threaded',
bayonet_plastic_power_circular_conn: 'Baynonet',
misc_plastic_power_circular_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var micro_nano_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Micro/nano circular connectors',
ds: 'Small, minimalistic round connectors with non-concentric contacts and highest contact density. Industry semi-standard. The plastic insert forms a simple cylindrical shroud. Keyed by the shape of the insert. May be installed in an outer metal shell.',
tq: 'Size? Shell material?',
ls: {
nano_plastic_circ_conn: 'Nano. Plastic.',
micro_plastic_circ_conn: 'Micro. Plastic.',
nano_metal_circ_conn: 'Nano. Metal.',
micro_metal_circ_conn: 'Micro. Metal.',
},
b: 1,
};
var propr_metal_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Proprietary metal circular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose, proprietary, round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a metal shell.',
tq: 'Fastening method?',
ls: {
propr_metal_unlatched_circ_conn: 'Unlatched, snap or slide-on',
propr_metal_push_pull_circ_conn: 'Push-pull: self-latching, sleeve slide unlatch',
propr_metal_twist_release_circ_conn: 'Self-latching, twist to release',
propr_metal_bayonet_circ_conn: 'Manual lock, bayonet',
propr_metal_threaded_circ_conn: 'Manual lock, threaded',
propr_metal_misc_circ_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var propr_plastic_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Proprietary plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose, proprietary, round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a plastic shell.',
tq: 'Fastening method?',
ls: {
propr_plastic_unlatched_circ_conn: 'Unlatched, snap or slide-on',
propr_plastic_push_pull_circ_conn: 'Push-pull: self-latching, sleeve slide unlatch',
propr_plastic_metal_lever_circ_conn: 'Self-latching, metal lever latch',
propr_plastic_press_release_circ_conn: 'Self-latching, press to release',
propr_plastic_twist_release_circ_conn: 'Self-latching, twist to release',
propr_plastic_bayonet_circ_conn: 'Manual lock, bayonet',
propr_plastic_threaded_circ_conn: 'Manual lock, threaded',
},
};
var propr_rubber_circ_conn_ = {
nm: 'Proprietary rubber circular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose, proprietary, round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a rubber shell.',
tq: '',
ls: {
propr_rubber_circ_conn: '',
},
};
var lighting_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Lighting circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in lighting.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
led_lighting_circ_conn: 'LED',
misc_lighting_circ_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var ebike_circ_conn = {
nm: 'E-bike circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in electric bicycles.',
tq: 'Function?',
ls: {
ebike_signal_circ_conn: 'Low power signals',
ebike_charger_circ_conn: 'Between charger and battery',
ebike_battery_circ_conn: 'Between battery and motor controller',
ebike_motor_circ_conn: 'Between motor controller and motor',
},
b: 1,
};
var automotive_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Automotive circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in automotive applications.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
iso15170_circular_conn: 'ISO 15170',
harsh_env_circ_conn: 'Harsh environment',
hsd_circular_conn: 'High Speed Data',
traction_batt_circ_conn: 'Traction battery',
misc_automotive_circ_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var misc_transport_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. transportation circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in transportation applications other that e-bike or automotive.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
railway_circ_conn: 'Railway trains',
aviation_circ_conn: 'Aviation, other',
},
b: 1,
};
var immersion_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Immersion circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use under water.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
unshr_rubber_wet_mate_circ_conn: 'Wet-mate. Rubber. Shroudless.',
shrouded_rubber_wet_mate_circ_conn: 'Wet-mate. Rubber. Shrouded.',
ktk_circular_conn: 'KTK wet-mate. Shroudless. downwell',
metal_dry_mate_circ_conn: 'Dry-mate. Metal. Standard insert.',
metal_wet_mate_circ_conn: 'Wet-mate. Metal. Standard insert.',
segmented_dry_mate_circ_conn: 'Dry-mate. Metal. Segment cut from insert.',
},
sa: ['penetrators_'],
b: 1,
};
var industrial_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Industrial circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in automotive applications.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
explosion_proof_circ_conn: 'Explosion-proof',
nuclear_circ_conn: 'Nuclear',
misc_industrial_circular_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var misc_appl_spec_circular_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. application-specific circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for specific applications other than vehicles or under-water.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_appl_spec_circular_conn: '',
},
};
// Anomalous circular connector
var shroudless_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Shroudless plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a plastic shell but no shroud.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
circle_hex_conn: 'Hex body, latching',
vintage_shroudless_circ_conn: 'Vintage',
misc_shroudless_circular_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var genderless_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with flat contacts in a circle flush against the housing. Includes speakOn connectors.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
public_addr_circ_conn: 'Public address, stage. speakOn',
wearable_circ_conn: 'Worn on body, few contacts, flush surface',
misc_pogo_circular_conn: 'Pogo pins, other',
misc_genderless_circular_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var sub_conn_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Sub-connector circular',
ds: 'Circular connectors that include one or more connectors within it.',
tq: 'Internal structure?',
ls: {
multi_sub_circular_conn: 'Multiple circular connectors',
multi_coax_circular_conn: 'Multiple coax connectors',
misc_compound_circ_conn: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var non_standard_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Non-standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-standard features: shroudless, genderless contacts or pogo-pins, rubber shell, unkeyed...',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
shroudless_circular_conn: 'Shroudless. Plastic. Gendered.',
genderless_circular_conn: 'Genderless contacts.',
pogo_circular_conn: 'Shrouded. Plastic or metal. Pogo-pins.',
},
sa: ['wearable_circ_conn', 'public_addr_circ_conn', 'ktk_circular_conn','ebike_circ_conn'],
};
// 16 Exterior signal connectors order
var gendered_d_shell_conn = {
nm: 'Gendered D-shell connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face. Pins and sockets. For communications and industrial applications. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes D-sub (e.g. DE9, DB-25) and Centronix.',
tq: 'Pitch? Name?',
ls: {
d_sub_conn: '2.77 mm. D-Sub',
micro_d_conn: '1.27 mm. Micro-D',
nano_d_conn: '0.64 mm. Nano-D',
misc_gendered_d_shell_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var genderless_d_shell_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless D-shell connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face. Flat contacts slide agains each other. For communications and industrial applications. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes D-sub (e.g. DE9, DB-25) and Centronix.',
tq: 'Pitch? Name?',
ls: {
micro_ribbon_conn: '2.2 mm Centronics, Micro-ribbon',
mini_d_ribbon_conn: '1.27 mm. Mini-D-ribbon',
shrunk_d_ribbon_conn: '0.8 mm. Shrunk-D-ribbon',
misc_genderless_d_shell_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var telephone_conn = {
nm: 'Telephone connectors',
ds: 'Any connector for tepephones, including vintage and modular (now adopted for data I/O).',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
modular_conn: 'Modular',
country_specific_phone_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var data_io_conn = {
nm: 'Computer data I/O connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for computer data. Not circular. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
usb_conn: 'USB',
firewire_conn: 'Firewire',
esata_conn: 'eSATA',
lightning_conn: 'Apple Lightning',
misc_data_io_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var video_conn = {
nm: 'Consumer video connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for computer monitors and TVs. Not circular. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
displayport_conn: 'DisplayPort',
dvi_conn: 'DVI',
hdmi_conn: 'HDMI',
misc_video_conn: 'Other',
},
sa: ['std_exterior_rf_conn','mini_din_circ_conn'],
};
var misc_ext_signal_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. exterior signal connectors',
ds: 'Signal connector for exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment) with shape other than rectangular or trapezoidal.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
pogo_magnetic_ext_conn: 'Pogo pin and magnetic',
home_theater_speaker_conn: 'Home-theater speaker connectors',
misc_ext_other_signal_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// 17 Exterior power connectors order
// AC
var std_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'Standard AC power connectors',
ds: 'Outlets and plugs for line voltage AC power, for high current (more than 10 A) and high voltage (more than 100 V). Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Check out the wonderful Plug and socket museum',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
cee7_ac_power_conn: 'CEE7 (Europe), wall power',
nema_ac_power_conn: 'NEMA (North America), wall power',
misc_country_specific_ac_power_conn: 'Other country, wall power',
},
b: 1,
};
var appliance_couplers = {
nm: 'Appliance couplers',
ds: 'Connectors that connect the power cord to the product. For line voltage AC power, for high current (more than 10 A) and high voltage (more than 100 V). Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
iec_60320_ac_power_conn: 'Standard EIC 60320',
vintage_appliance_couplers: 'Other',
},
b: 1,
};
var nema_twist_lock_ac_power_conn_ = {
nm: 'NEMA twist-lock AC power connectors',
ds: 'North-American AC power connectors that are latched by twisting. NEMA standard',
tq: '',
ls: {
nema_twist_lock_ac_power_conn: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var pin_and_sleeve_conn = {
nm: 'Pin & sleeve AC power connectors',
ds: 'Large round connectors with non-concentric contacts for AC power.',
tq: 'Standard?',
ls: {
iec_60309_pin_and_sleeve_conn: 'Pin and sleeve, IEC',
nema_pin_and_sleeve_conn: 'Pin and sleeve, NEMA',
},
b: 1,
};
var industry_specific_power_conn = {
nm: 'Industry-specific power connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for line voltage AC or DC power, for high current (more than 10 A), or high voltage (more than 100 V). Specific to a given industry. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Any shape.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
tq: 'Application?',
ls: {
ev_charge_power_conn: 'Electric Vehicle charging',
misc_industry_specific_power_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// DC
var dc_couplers_ = {
nm: 'DC couplers',
ds: 'Connectors at the end of cord fron an AC adapter or transformer and at the power inlet of a product.',
tq: '',
ls: {
dc_couplers: '',
},
b: 1,
};
var ev_dc_power_conn = {
nm: 'EV DC power connectors',
ds: 'Connectors to charge traction batteries for electric vehicles.',
tq: 'Vehicle?',
ls: {
forklift_batt_conn: 'Forklift',
e_bike_charge_conn: 'e-Bike',
misc_ev_dc_power_conn: 'Other',
},
};
var misc_ext_dc_power_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. exterior DC power connectors',
ds: 'Other connectors for DC power. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Any shape.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
misc_ext_dc_power_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// 18 Industrial connectors order
var industr_heavy_duty_conn = {
nm: 'Heavy duty industrial connectors',
ds: 'Large industrial connectors with cavities for a variety of inserts.',
tq: 'Zero insertion force?',
ls: {
industr_std_heavy_duty_conn: 'No',
industr_zif_conn: 'Yes',
misc_heavy_duty_conn: 'Any',
},
};
var drawer_conn = {
nm: 'Drawer connectors',
ds: 'Blind-mate connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. The user cannot see the two mates as they are mated. The shape of the shroud guides the mates together; the mates may float to allow for some mismatch.',
tq: 'Characteristics?',
ls: {
shroudless_drawer_con: 'Shroudless',
genderless_drawer_conn: 'Shrouded, genderless',
signal_drawer_conn: 'Shrouded, pins & scokets, signal',
pwr_drawer_conn: 'Power, shrouded',
hybrid_drawer_conn: 'Hybrid, shrouded',
drawer_conn_frame: 'Frame for sub-connectors',
},
sa: ['micro_ribbon_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var vintage_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Old rectangular connectors for exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
tq: 'Contact?',
ls: {
vintage_pin_rect_conn: 'Pin',
cinch_jones_conn: 'In-line blade, Cinch Jones',
vintage_blade_rect_conn: 'In-line blade, other',
vintage_diag_fork_conn: 'Diagonal fork',
},
};
var misc_industr_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. industrial connectors',
ds: 'Industrial connectors of some other kind.',
tq: 'Use?',
ls: {
indust_power_conn: 'Power',
indust_valve_conn: 'Solenoid valves',
misc_industr_conn: 'Other',
},
};
// 19 Inter-class components order
var coax_adapters = {
nm: 'Coax adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a coax connector and a connector other than coax.',
tq: 'Coax type?',
ls: {
f_type_adapters: 'F-type',
bnc_adapters: 'BNC',
},
};
var concentric_adapters = {
nm: 'Concentric adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a concentric connector and a connector other than concentric.',
tq: 'Concentric type?',
ls: {
coax_barrel_power_adapters: 'Coax barrel power',
phone_adapters: 'Phone (TRS)',
phono_adapters: 'Phono (RCA)',
},
};
var ext_signal_adapters = {
nm: 'Exterior signal adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between an exterior signal connector and a connector other than exterior signal.',
tq: 'Exterior signal type?',
ls: {
d_sub_adapters: 'D-sub',
modular_adapters: 'Modular',
},
};
var misc_adapters_ = {
nm: 'Other adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between other classes of components.',
tq: '',
ls: {
misc_adapters: '',
},
};
// 20 Non-electric components order
// Non-electric connectors
var fiber_optic_conn = {
nm: 'Fiber-optic connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for optical fibers.',
tq: 'Fiber material?',
ls: {
glass_fiber_optic_conn: 'Glass',
pof_fiber_optic_conn: 'Plastic fiber, POF',
},
b: 1,
};
var radio_wave_conn = {
nm: 'Radio wave connectors',
ds: 'Connecting components that transfer power through radio waves, not conductors.',
tq: 'Type?',
ls: {
waveguide_flanges: 'Wave guide flanges',
wireless_pwr_conn: 'Wireless power',
},
};
// Accessories
var configurable_frames = {
nm: 'Configurable frames',
ds: 'Multiple connectors snapped into a frame',
tq: 'Usage?',
ls: {
rectangular_frames: 'Interior',
keystone_plates: 'Exterior',
},
};
var cable_accessories = {
nm: 'Cable accessories',
ds: 'Accessories for cables.',
tq: 'Type of cable?',
ls: {
cable_glands_bushings: 'Protects a cable as it goes through a panel.',
ribbon_cable_guides: 'Support for ribbon cable snapped to PCB.',
},
};
// **************************************** Dictionaries for nodes for each family ****************************************
// 1 Test components family
// Test devices
var meter_probes = {
nm: 'Meter probes',
ds: 'Hand-held probes for temporary connection to a single circuit being measured with a meter. Wired permanently to a wire.',
kw: ['probe','meter probe','test probe'],
};
var meter_probe_adapters = {
nm: 'Meter probe adapters',
ds: 'Hand-held probes for temporary connection to a single circuit being measured with a meter with a socket on the back. Also, adapters added to the tip of a probe.',
kw: ['probe','meter probe'],
};
var scope_probes = {
nm: 'Scope probes',
ds: 'Hand-held probes for temporary connection to a circuit being measured with respect to ground, with an oscilloscope. . Wired permanently to a cable.',
kw: ['probe','scope probe','test probe'],
};
var scope_probe_adapters = {
nm: 'Scope probe adapters',
ds: 'Accessories for an oscilloscope probe.',
kw: ['probe','scope probe'],
};
var alligator_clips = {
nm: 'Alligator clips',
ds: 'Small clip to grab a wire, lead or other conductor. Squeezed to open the jaws using a "class 1" lever: finger pressure is on the far side of the fulcrum from the tip. Other end may be permanently connected to a wire, or may be a socket for a banana, a pin, or other terminal.',
kw: ['alligator clip','test clip'],
};
var five_way_alligator_clips = {
nm: '5-way alligator clips',
ds: 'Small clip to grab a wire, lead or other conductor. Squeezed to open the jaws using a "class 1" lever: finger pressure is on the far side of the fulcrum from the tip. Connects in one of five ways: 1 - grabs a flat conductor with alligator jaws; 2 - grabs a IDC post in a telco block with its tips; 3- grabs a post with two custouts; 4 - pierces wire insulation with a set of thin nails; 5 - pierces wire insulation with a single nail. Other end may be permanently connected to a wire, or may be a socket for a banana, a pin, or other terminal.',
kw: ['5-way alligator clip','test clip'],
};
var crocodile_clips = {
nm: 'Crocodile clips',
ds: 'Large clip to grab a conductor such as a large terminal. Squeezed to open the jaws using a "class 3" lever: finger pressure is between the fulcrum and the tip. Other end is terminated to a wire with a screw.',
kw: ['crocodile clip','test clip'],
};
var large_clamps = {
nm: 'Large clamps',
ds: 'Large clamp to grab a conductor such as a battery post. Squeezed to open the jaws using a "class 1" lever: finger pressure is on the far side of the fulcrum from the tip. Other end is permanently connected to a large diameter wire / cable.',
kw: ['clamp','test clamp'],
};
var pincer_grabbers = {
nm: 'Pincer grabbers',
ds: 'Small clip to connect to a small wire or IC pin. The plunger at the rear is pressed to open a pincer. Other end is a pin, a banana jack, or is permanently connected to a wire.',
kw: ['plunger clip','pincer clip','test clip','grabber probe','spring wire grabber','mini grabber','pincer grabber'],
};
var hook_grabbers = {
nm: 'Hook grabbers',
ds: 'Small clip to connect to a wire, test point, or other conductor. The plunger at the rear is pressed to open a hook. Other end is a pin, a banana jack, or is permanently connected to a wire.',
kw: ['plunger clip','pincer clip','test clip','grabber probe','spring wire grabber','mini grabber','hook grabber'],
};
var piercing_grabbers = {
nm: 'Piercing grabbers',
ds: 'Small clip to connect to a wire by cutting through its insulation. The plunger at the rear is pressed to open the piercing needle. Other end is a pin, a banana jack, or is permanently connected to a wire.',
kw: ['plunger clip','pincer clip','test clip','grabber probe','spring wire grabber','mini grabber','Piercing grabber'],
};
var alligator_jaw_grabbers = {
nm: 'Alligator-jaw grabbers',
ds: 'Small clip to connect to a wire, test point, or other conductor. The plunger at the rear is pressed to open alligator jaws. (Do not confuse with alligator clips, which are opened by sqeezing.) Other end is a pin, a banana jack, or is permanently connected to a wire. For Kelvin connection, top and bottom are isolated and go to separate wires.',
kw: ['plunger clip','pincer clip','test clip','grabber probe','spring wire grabber','mini grabber','Alligator grabber'],
sa: ['alligator_clips'],
};
var test_fixture_hook_grabbers = {
nm: 'Test fixture grabbers',
ds: 'Devices mounted to a panel in test or assembly fixture. Make temporary connection to a single wire.',
};
var test_fixture_piercing_grabbers = {
nm: 'Test fixture piercing grabbers',
ds: 'Devices mounted to a panel in test or assembly fixture. Make temporary connection to a single wire by cutting through its insulation.',
};
var dip_ic_clip = {
nm: 'DIP IC clips',
ds: 'Clamp that that is squeezed to open the jaws, placed over a DIP IC (thru-hole IC with two rows of pins), and closed. Connects each IC pin to a wire or a pin.',
kw: ['integrated circuit clip','IC test clip','clip','DIP'],
};
var plcc_ic_clip = {
nm: 'PLCC IC clips',
ds: 'Clamp that that is squeezed to open the jaws, placed over a PLCC IC (SMD IC with rows of inward facing pins on four sides), and closed. Connects each IC pin to a wire or a pin.',
kw: ['integrated circuit clip','IC test clip','clip','PLCC'],
};
var soic_ic_clip = {
nm: 'SOIC IC clips',
ds: 'Clamp that that is squeezed to open the jaws, placed over an SOIC (SMD IC with two rows of outward facing pins), and closed. Connects each IC pin to a wire or a pin.',
kw: ['integrated circuit clip','IC test clip','clip','SOIC'],
};
// 2 Terminals family
// Wire terminals
var ring_terminals = {
nm: 'Ring terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and then placed onto a stud (which is then secured with a nut) or a screw (which is then screwed into a threaded hole). The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The other end is a flat disk with a closed hole for a stud.',
kw: ['ring','barrel','lug','tongue'],
sa: ['tubular_compression_lugs'],
};
var hook_terminals = {
nm: 'Hook terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and then placed onto a stud (which is then secured with a nut) or a screw (which is then screwed into a threaded hole). The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The other end is a flat disk with a hole open on the side for a stud.',
kw: ['barrel','lug','tongue'],
};
var slotted_ring_terminals = {
nm: 'Slotted ring terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and then placed onto a stud (which is then secured with a nut) or a screw (which is then screwed into a threaded hole). The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The toungue end is a flat disk with an open hole for a stud.',
kw: ['ring','barrel','lug','tongue'],
};
var fork_spade_terminals = {
nm: 'Fork (spade) terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and snapped onto a screw in a barrier block without fully removing it. The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The other end is a flat disk with a hole for a stud, opened to the front. The opening may be shaped to grab the screw and hold in place as the screw is being screwed-in.',
kw: ['barrel','lug','fork','spade','tongue'],
};
var blade_terminals = {
nm: 'Blade crimp terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and inserted in a terminal block; offers better performance than using a stripped wire directly in the terminal block. The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The other end is a flat rectangle with no hole.',
kw: ['rectangular','barrel','lug','tongue'],
};
var knife_terminals = {
nm: 'Knife crimp terminals',
ds: 'Flat terminal crimped to a stripped wire and inserted in a terminal block; offers better performance than using a stripped wire directly in the terminal block. The wire end is an open or closed barrel for crimping to the wire; it may be insulated. The other end is a rectangle with no hole and an upturned end.',
kw: ['rectangular','blade'],
};
var wire_ferrules = {
nm: 'Wire ferrules',
ds: 'Cylindrical terminal crimped to a stripped wire and inserted in a terminal block; offers better performance than using a stripped wire directly in the terminal block. The stripped wire is inserted the full length of the terminal. An insulated collet rests against the wire insulation. The metal end is crimped.',
};
var wire_pins = {
nm: 'Wire pins',
ds: 'Long and slim terminal. A stripped wire is inserted in a barrel which is crimped; or a stripped wire is inserted in a solder cup and soldered to it; or, an unstripped wire is pressed into it while blades cut into the insulation to contact the strands (IDC). It may mate to a socket.',
};
var grounding_wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Grounding terminals',
ds: 'Terminal first terminated to a wire then mounted to a metal panel (snapped in, or welded) to ground the wire.',
};
var misc_wire_terminals_for_panel = {
nm: 'Misc. wire terminals for panel',
ds: 'Other terminals first terminated to a wire then mounted to a panel.',
};
var wire_sockets = {
nm: 'Wire sockets',
ds: 'Terminal with a cavity suitable for a pin or other male contact. A stripped wire is inserted in a barrel which is crimped; or a stripped wire is inserted in a solder cup and soldered to it; or, an unstripped wire is pressed into it while blades cut into the insulation to contact the strands (IDC). The cavity may be spring-loaded to grab a pin.',
};
var misc_wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Misc wire terminals',
ds: 'A terminal that is crimped to a wire; the other end is something other than a pin, a flat, a socket or a flattened tube.',
};
// Board terminals
var swaged_screw_terminals = {
nm: 'Swaged screw terminals',
ds: 'Terminals with a screw in a threaded holes that are swaged into holes in a board.',
};
var th_screw_terminals = {
nm: 'Through-hole screw terminals',
ds: 'Terminals with threaded holes that are placed in holes in a PCB and soldered. May be made of folded sheet metal or may be cast as a block of metal. May be non-insulated or may include a plastic housing. May include a screw.',
kw: ['screw'],
};
var smt_screw_terminals = {
nm: 'Surface mount screw terminals',
ds: 'Nuts or studs placed on a PCB and reflow-soldered. May include a locating pin that fits in a hole in the board.',
kw: ['screw'],
};
var press_fit_screw_terminals = {
nm: 'Press-fit screw terminals',
ds: 'Nuts, studs or terminals with plain holes that are pressed into plated-through holes in a PCB. Retained by the interference fit with the PCB, not by soldering. Cast as a block of metal.',
};
var pcb_wire_cage_terminals = {
nm: 'PCB wire-cage terminals',
ds: 'Looks like a screw terminal block, but is single circuit and has no housing.',
};
var broaching_fasteners = {
nm: 'Broaching PCB fasteners',
ds: 'Self-clinching fastening hardware (nuts, studs, standoffs or spacers) for PCBs. A knurled end is pressed into a non-plated hole with an arbor press; the PCB is deformed to retain the fastener. E.g., made by PEM.',
};
var formed_board_terminals = {
nm: 'Formed board terminals',
ds: 'Pins with square or rectangular cross section, flat (or, mostly flat) terminals, for board mounting. Formed by cutting sheet metal; may have slight indentations. Typically soldered in a PCB (e,g,, as a test point). May be press-fit in a perfboard, then component leads are soldered to it.',
};
var machined_board_terminals = {
nm: 'Machined board pins',
ds: 'Round pins for mounting on PCBs or other boards. Not spring-loaded. Machined in a lathe by turning. Includes solder-cups',
kw: ['pin'],
};
var turret_terminals = {
nm: 'Turret terminals',
ds: 'Round pin with varying diameters, making it look like a tower from a medieval castle. Machined in a lathe by turning. Staked to a board (a PCB or a plain board). Wires or component leads are wrapped around the terminal and soldered. Or, a test terminal is clipped on it. Mostly fallen out of use.',
kw: ['turret','swage','pin'],
};
var board_machined_sockets = {
nm: 'Machined board sockets',
ds: 'Terminals for mounting on PCBs or other boards. Round, include a cavity for a pin, which may be lined with spring leaves. Machined in a lathe by turning.',
sa: ['misc_appl_specific_conn_'],
};
var misc_board_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. board sockets',
ds: 'Terminals for mounting on PCBs or other boards. Not round. Include a spring-loaded gap for a tab or other conductor. Formed through cutting and bending.',
};
var pcb_wound_springs = {
nm: 'Board springs',
ds: 'Wound spring-based board terminals (not pins). Connect the board to a metal panel or other conductive target.',
};
var pcb_loops = {
nm: 'PCB loops',
ds: 'Loop of wire used as a test point. For through-hole mounting, it is shaped like a hair pin and may include an insulating bead to lift the loop off the PCB. For surface mounting, it is simply a rectangular loop.',
kw: ['test point'],
};
var pcb_jumpers = {
nm: 'PCB jumpers',
ds: 'Component soldered to two holes in a PCB to make a connection between them, other than a plain piece of wire',
};
var misc_board_terminals = {
nm: 'Misc. board terminals',
ds: 'Other terminals soldered to a PCB.',
};
// Panel mount terminals
var solder_lugs = {
nm: 'Solder lugs',
ds: 'Flat, oblong plate with two holes, one for a stud, one for soldering a wire. May be mounted first to the wire or first to the stud.',
kw: ['solder lug','lug'],
b: 1,
};
var feedthrough_terminals = {
nm: 'SFeed-through terminals',
ds: 'Components that pass one single circuits through a panel. Wires are terminated permanently on both sides of the panel.',
};
var bus_bar_clips = {
nm: 'Bus bar clips',
ds: 'Flat terminal fastened to a panel and then a bus bar is slipped into it. ',
};
var emi_shield_clips = {
nm: 'EMI shield clips/springs',
ds: 'Terminal mounted to a panel. Contacts another panel with a spring leaf, or clips to it with a clip, to grond it and complete a radio frequency shield. ',
};
// Misc mount terminals
var loose_terminals = {
nm: 'Loose terminals',
ds: 'Pins or other terminals that are designed to be removable at both ends',
b: 1,
};
var magnet_wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Magnet wire terminals',
ds: 'Terminals that cut into the insulation of a magnet wire (IDC). For use as PCB pins, transformer terminals, quick-connect connectors, or splices.',
kw: ['Magnet wire'],
};
var foil_terminals = {
nm: 'Foil terminals',
ds: 'Terminals crimped on metal foil for connection to another conductor.',
};
// 3 Wire splices family
var button_idc_splices = {
nm: 'Button IDC splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more wires permanently, by cutting through the insulation of non-stripped wires (IDC = Insulation Displacement Connector). Terminaled by squeezing a button. Single circuit or two circuits. Difficult to remove the wires; their insulation is damaged.',
};
var side_by_side_idc_splices = {
nm: 'Side-by-side IDC splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more wires permanently, by cutting through the insulation of non-stripped wires (IDC = Insulation Displacement Connector). Terminaled by pressing a blade. Difficult to remove the wires; their insulation is damaged.',
sa: ['quick_connect_disconnects'],
};
var hinged_cap_idc_splices = {
nm: 'Hinged-cap IDC splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more wires permanently, by cutting through the insulation of non-stripped wires (IDC = Insulation Displacement Connector). Terminaled by closing a hinged cap. Difficult to remove the wires; their insulation is damaged.',
};
var cap_crimp_splices = {
nm: 'Cap crimp splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Insulated. Wires as inserted in a single opening at one end, then retained by crimping once.',
};
var b_wire_splices = {
nm: 'B-wire crimp splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more unstripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Insulated. Wires as inserted in a single opening at one end, then retained by crimping once. A.k.a. "Beanie"',
kw: ['Beanie'],
};
var crimp_band_splices = {
nm: 'Crimp band splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Not insulated. Wires are placed side-by-side, inserted in a C-shaped piece, then retained by folding the wings and crimping once.',
};
var parallel_splices = {
nm: 'Parallel splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Not insulated. Wires are placed side-by-side, inserted in a short sleve, then retained by crimping once.',
};
var butt_crimp_splices = {
nm: 'Butt crimp splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). May be insulated. Wires as inserted in two openings at either end, then retained by crimping twice.',
};
var multi_way_crimp_splices = {
nm: 'Multi-way crimp splices',
ds: 'Joins three or more stripped wires permanently (the wires may not be removed, may only be cut). Partially insulated. Wires as inserted in three or four openings at various ends, then retained by crimping three or four times.',
};
var solder_splices = {
nm: 'Solder splices',
ds: 'Tube that joins two or more wires permanently. Splice is heated with a heat gun to melt the low-temperature solder.',
};
var permanent_poke_in_splices = {
nm: 'Permanent poke-in splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires permanently through clamps. It grabs a wire pocked into a hole and will not let go. Wires may be removed with difficulty, by twisting and pulling (their strands are damaged).',
sa: ['removable_poke_in_splices','pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks','board_in_poke_in_headers'],
};
var removable_poke_in_splices = {
nm: 'Removable poke-in splices',
ds: 'Joins two or more stripped wires semi-permanently, through clamps. It grabs a wire pocked into a hole and will not let go. Pressing a button relases the wires.',
sa: ['permanent_poke_in_splices','pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks','board_in_poke_in_headers'],
};
var single_end_lever_splices = {
nm: 'Single-ended lever splices',
ds: 'Single circuit. Has two or more openings all on one side, one for each wire to be connected. A lever is raised; a stripped wire is inserted in a hole; the lever is lowered to secure the wire. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with no tools.',
};
var inline_lever_splices = {
nm: 'In-line lever splices',
ds: 'Single or multiple circuits. Has two openings, one at each end, one for each wire to be connected. A lever is raised; a stripped wire is inserted in a hole; the lever is lowered to secure the wire. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with no tools.',
};
var twist_on_splices = {
nm: 'Twist-on splices (wire nuts)',
ds: 'Two or more stripped wires are stripped, twisted together, inserted in the wire nut which is twisted until firm. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with no tools..',
kw: ['wire nut','splice','wire splice','twist-on connector'],
};
// 4 Wiring components family
var tubular_compression_lugs = {
nm: 'Tubular compression lugs',
ds: 'Terminal crimped to a large-gauge stripped wire, then placed onto a stud, and finally secured with a nut. A metal tube forms the crimp barrel at one end and is flattened at the stud end.',
kw: ['barrel','lug','tongue'],
sa: ['ring_terminals'],
b: 1,
};
var grounding_compression_splices = {
nm: 'Grounding compression splices',
ds: 'Crimped onto two large-gauge wires. Single circuit. Not insulated.',
sa: ['crimp_splices'],
};
var aluminum_compression_adapters = {
nm: 'Aluminum compression adapters',
ds: 'Adapts an aluminum wire to a copper wire cage (terminal block, grounding lug). First crimped to the aluminum wire, then its copper tail is inserted in the wire cage. Single circuit.',
sa: ['wire_terminals_for_cage'],
};
var in_line_mechanical_splices = {
nm: 'In-line mechaninal splice',
ds: '',
};
var split_bolt_mech_conn = {
nm: 'Split bolt mechanical connectors',
ds: 'Bolt with a slit and a nut, used as a splice. Unmounted. Secured with a nut.',
};
var parall_clamp_mech_conn = {
nm: 'Parallel clamps',
ds: 'Two plates with a screw. Join two wires in parallel',
};
var ground_clamps = {
nm: 'Ground clamps',
ds: 'Mounted to a ground rod, pipe, or panel to connect a ground wire to earth. Ring with a bolt, or plates with two screws or a U-bolt',
};
var lay_in_ground_lugs = {
nm: 'Lay-in ground lugs',
ds: 'Mounted to a panel. Opening for a cable on the side, secured with a screw.',
};
var ground_lugs = {
nm: 'Ground lugs',
ds: 'L-shaped. Panel-mounted through a flange, usually a single hole but may have a few holes. For grounding a wire or a few wires to a grounded panel. Or, mounted on a bus bar, for connecting to that bus bar.',
};
var insulated_multitap_conn = {
nm: 'Insulated multi-tap connectors',
ds: 'Has two or more openings, one for each wire to be connected together. A screw is unscrewed,a stripped wire is inserted in a wire-cage; the screw is tightened to secure the wire. Wires may be removed, undamaged, with a screwdriver.',
kw: ['screw-terminal splice'],
};
var neutral_bars = {
nm: 'Neutral bars',
ds: 'Bar with a square cross section. Many holes. Isolated. Panel-mounted through holes on the housing, or rail-mounted through a snap-n base. For connecting many wires to the neutral or a line.',
};
var ground_bars = {
nm: 'Ground bars',
ds: 'Bar with a square cross section. Many holes. Panel-mounted through holes at each end. Not isolated. For grounding many wires to a grounded panel. Or, mounted on a bus bar, for connecting to that bus bar.',
};
var grounding_bus_bars = {
nm: 'Grounding bus bars',
ds: 'Long, flat metal bar with many screws or plain holes. Usually mounted on two insulating pedestals or a long insulating base. Used in American electrical panels to distribute the earth ground lines.',
};
var bus_bars = {
nm: 'Jumper bus bars',
ds: 'Copper bar with two or more holes to connect two adjacent terminals, such as the terminals of large battery cells. May be U-shaped and composed on multiple thin layers.',
};
var ground_straps = {
nm: 'Ground straps',
ds: 'Braided cable with flat rings terminals at the ends. Used to ground a device that vibrates.',
};
// Terminal strips and boards
var turret_boards = {
nm: 'Turret boards',
ds: 'A strip or plate of Bakelite into which turrets are swaged.',
};
var solder_terminal_strips = {
nm: 'Solder terminal strips',
ds: 'A strip of brown bakelite into which solder eyelet terminals are swaged.',
};
var ceramic_tag_strips = {
nm: 'Ceramic tag strips',
ds: 'White ceramic blade with metallized gaps found in Tektronix scopes.',
};
var punch_down_blocks = {
nm: 'TELCO wiring blocks',
ds: 'Punch-down wiring blocks for telephone land lines. Type 66 or 110.',
kw: ['TELCO','Punch-down','wiring block'],
};
// Feedthroughs and penetrators
var penetrators_ = {
nm: 'Penetrators',
ds: 'Components that pass multiple circuits through a panel. Wires are terminated permanently on both sides of the panel. Includes those for deep-sea immersion and those for vacuum chambers.',
sa: ['circular_conn'],
};
// Wiring junctions
var rail_terminal_junction_modules = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction rail-mount modules',
ds: 'Sealed rail-mounted module into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for a common connection.',
pnl: 'R',
};
var panel_mount_terminal_junctions = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction panel-mount modules',
ds: 'Sealed panel-mounted module into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for a common connection.',
};
var solder_terminal_junction_modules = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction soldered modules',
ds: 'Sealed module into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for a common connection. The bottom end has solder cups for wires or pins for PCB mounting.',
};
var terminal_junction_plugs = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction Systems plugs',
ds: 'Sealed plug into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for termination to individual circuits. The plug mates with a standard module.',
};
var terminal_junction_splices = {
nm: 'Terminal Junction Systems splices',
ds: 'Sealed splices into which individual pin-terminated wires are poked for a common connection.',
};
var sealed_cable_junctions = {
nm: 'Sealed cable junctions',
ds: 'Loose components that splice multiple wires in two or more cables. Waterproof',
};
var unsealed_cable_junctions = {
nm: 'Unsealed cable junctions',
ds: 'Loose components that splice multiple wires in two or more cables. Not waterproof',
};
var perm_board_to_board_strips = {
nm: 'Permanent board-to-board strips',
ds: 'Strips of terminals soldered to two PCBs to connect them permanently.',
};
// 5 Junction/barrier block family
var junction_posts = {
nm: 'Single-ended junction posts',
ds: 'Panel-mounted power distribution blocks for high current. A single threaded bar in a hard plastic housing accept ring terminals or bus bars. Single-ended (flush mount to panel, the connection is only on one side of panel).',
kw: ['junction post','junction block','power distribution post','wiring block'],
};
var junction_feedthrus = {
nm: 'Junction feedthroughs',
ds: 'Panel-mounted power distribution blocks for high current. A single threaded rod/hole/bus bar in a hard plastic housing accept ring terminals or bus bars. Double-ended (the connection extends on other side of panel).',
kw: ['junction post','junction block','power distribution post','wiring block'],
};
var junction_blocks = {
nm: 'Junction blocks',
ds: 'Panel-mounted power distribution blocks for high current. Two or more threaded rods. Accept ring terminals. Single or multiple circuit: a bus bar connects all the studs in a circuit. Single-ended (flush mount to panel, the rodss are only on one side of panel) or double-ended (a studs extend on other side of panel).',
kw: ['junction bar','junction block','power distribution bar'],
};
var junction_bars = {
nm: 'Junction bus bars',
ds: 'Panel-mounted power distribution blocks for high current. Single crcuit with two or more screws and/or studs in a row above a hard plastic housing accept ring terminals. May be dual: two independent circuits: for each circuit, a bus bar connects all the screws together. Single-ended (flush mount to panel, the rods and screws are only on one side of panel).',
kw: ['junction bar','junction block','power distribution bar'],
sa: ['grounding_bus_bars'],
};
// Barrier and junction blocks
var panel_barrier_blocks = {
nm: 'Panel-mount barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are wrapped around a screw and tightened. Or, wire in crimped to a ring terminal (closed) or a fork terminal (open) which is then placed on the screw. Mounted flush on a panel. One or two rows of screws.',
};
var feed_thru_barrier_blocks = {
nm: 'Thru-panel barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are wrapped around a screw and tightened. Or, wire in crimped to a ring terminal (closed) or a fork terminal (open) which is then placed on the screw. Mounted extending through the panel. One or two rows of screws.',
};
var pcb_barrier_blocks = {
nm: 'PCB-mount barrier blocks',
ds: 'Wires are wrapped around a screw and tightened. Or, wire in crimped to a ring terminal (closed) or a fork terminal (open) which is then placed on the screw. Mounted on a PCB.',
};
var screw_terminal_strips_boards = {
nm: 'Screw terminal strips and boards',
ds: 'A strip or plate of brown bakelite into which screw terminals are swaged.',
sa: ['terminal_strips_boards'],
};
// 6 Terminal blocks family
// Panel or rail mount terminal blocks
var eurostyle_terminal_strips = {
nm: 'Eurostyle terminal strips',
ds: 'Two-row strip of screw terminals for AC power. Single piece. Collars protect screws against shock. Used with stripped wires. Each circuit is in its own square tube section of soft plastic. May be cut into smaller strips; for mounting flat on a panel, though may be used in-line. Also known as ,Eurostyle, Europa style, Chocolate strip, PVC strip.',
kw: ['terminal block','EuroBlock','Eurostyle','Europa style', 'Chocolate', 'PVC strip'],
sa: ['barrier_blocks', 'quick_sping_terminal_blocks'],
};
var eurostyle_pluggable_terminal_strips = {
nm: 'Eurostyle pluggable terminal strips',
ds: 'Single-row strip of screw terminals for AC power. Two pieces: a male and a female. Collars protect screws against shock. Used with stripped wires. Each circuit is in its own square tube section of soft plastic. May be cut into smaller strips; for mounting flat on a panel, though may be used in-line.',
kw: ['terminal block','EuroBlock','Eurostyle','Europa style', 'Chocolate', 'PVC strip'],
sa: ['eurostyle_terminal_strips', 'pluggable_terminal_blocks'],
};
var quick_sping_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Quick spring terminal blocks',
ds: 'Sets of terminals for AC power. A lever is pressed to release wire. Used with stripped wires. Each circuit is in its own square tube section of soft plastic. For mounting flat on a panel, though may be used in-line. For LED strips.',
kw: ['press terminal block', 'Quick-press block'],
sa: ['barrier_blocks', 'eurostyle_terminal_strips'],
};
var modular_feed_through_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Modular feed-thru terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-circuit, modular terminal blocks: slices that are assembled to form a full terminal block. Mounted through a panel. Wire terminals on one side only.',
};
var modular_2pc_feed_through_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Modular feed-thru terminal 2-piece blocks',
ds: 'Single-circuit, modular terminal blocks: slices that are assembled to form a full terminal block. Mounted through a panel, consisting of two pieces, each with a wire terminal, one mounted on one side of a panel, the other on the other side.',
};
var monolithic_feed_through_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Monolithic feed-thru terminal blocks',
ds: 'Multi-circuit, non-modular terminal blocks, mounted through a panel. May have wire terminals on both sides of panel',
kw: ['speaker terminal block'],
};
var modular_panel_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Modular panel wiring blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks comoposes of single-circuit slices, mounted to a panel.',
};
var monolithic_panel_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Monolithic panel terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks mounted flush on a panel.Single component (not modular), low power. Wires are retained in clamps released with a lever or button (not a screw).',
kw: ['terminal block'],
};
var us_power_distribution_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'US power distribution terminal blocks',
ds: 'Panel-mount, high power terminal blocks used in North America. Wires are retained in exposed clamps secured with screws (wires are not wrapped around a screw).',
kw: ['terminal block'],
sa: ['barrier_blocks','junction_comp','eu_power_distribution_terminal_blocks'],
};
var eu_power_distribution_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'EU power distribution terminal blocks',
ds: 'Panel-mount, high power terminal blocks used in Europe. Cube or box shape, possibly ceramic, fully enclosed. Wires are retained in clamps secured with screws (wires are not wrapped around a screw).',
kw: ['terminal block'],
sa: ['barrier_blocks','junction_comp','us_power_distribution_terminal_blocks'],
};
var din_35mm_rail_terminal_blocks = {
nm: '35 mm top-hat DIN rail terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks that are mounted to a standard 35-mm wide top-hat DIN rail (a.k.a. TS35 rails). Includes components that are compatible with both 35 mm rails and other rails as well. Usually modular: slices are snapped together to form a block.',
kw: ['DIN rail'],
};
var misc_rail_mount_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Misc. rail-mount terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks that can only be mounted to a rail other than the standard 35 mm top hat DIN rail: a 32 mm wide, G-shaped rail (a.k.a. TS32 rails), C-shaped DIN rail, 15-mm wide top-hat DIN rail, . Usually modular: slices are snapped together to form a block.',
kw: [''],
};
// PCB terminal blocks
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_2p5 = {
nm: '2.5 mm PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 2.5 mm or 0.1 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_3p5 = {
nm: '3.5 mm PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_3p8 = {
nm: '3.81 mm PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 0.15 inch (3.81 mm) pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_5 = {
nm: '5 mm PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 5 mm or 0.2 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block','KF301'],
};
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_7p5 = {
nm: '7.5 mm PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 7.5 mm or 0.3 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screw_terminal_blocks_lg = {
nm: 'Large PCB-mount, screw terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. Pitch larger than 7.5 mm. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screw','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_2p5 = {
nm: '2.5 mm PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. 2.5 mm or 0.1 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_3p5 = {
nm: '3.5 mm PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_3p8 = {
nm: '3.8 mm PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. 0.15 inch (3.81 mm) pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_5 = {
nm: '5 mm PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. 5 mm or 0.2 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_7p5 = {
nm: '7.5 mm PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. 7.5 mm or 0.3 inch pitch. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
var pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks_lg = {
nm: 'Large PCB-mount, screw-less terminal blocks',
ds: 'Single-piece terminal blocks that are soldered to a PCB. Wires are inserted in them (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with something other than screws. Pitch larger than 7.5 mm. Single level or two levels.',
kw: ['screwless','spring-cage','button-release','lever release','terminal block'],
};
// Puggable terminal blocks
var shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_3p5 = {
nm: '3.5 mm shroudless pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug; (2) Male: an shroudless PCB header. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 3.5 mm (0.138 inch) pitch.',
kw: ['pluggable','terminal block'],
};
var shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_5 = {
nm: '5 mm shroudless pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug; (2) Male: an shroudless PCB header. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. 5 mm (0.197 inch) or 5.08 mm (0.2 inch) pitch.',
kw: ['pluggable','terminal block'],
};
var shroudless_2_pc_terminal_blocks_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. shroudless pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug; (2) Male: an shroudless PCB header. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped with screws. Non-standard pitch.',
kw: ['pluggable','terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_2p5 = {
nm: '2.5 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 2.5 mm or 0.1 inch pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_3p5 = {
nm: '3.5 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 3.5 mm (0.128 inch) pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_3p8 = {
nm: '3.81 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 3.81 mm (0.15 inch) pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_5 = {
nm: '~5 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 5 mm or 0.2 inch pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_7p5 = {
nm: '~7.5 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 7.5 mm or 0.3 inch pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_10 = {
nm: '~10 mm 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). 10 mm or 0.4 inch pitch. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var two_pc_terminal_blocks_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. 2-piece pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal block divided into two parts: (1) Female: an inline plug (or a PCB header); (2) Male: a PCB header (or a panel mounted connector, which may be double-ended). The male is shrouded at least on 2 sides. Wires are inserted in the plug (either directly or with ferrules or rectangular terminals) and clamped (either with screws or with manual levers). Non-standard pitch or non-standard matinhg face. Includes non-PCB male mates.',
kw: ['pluggable','EuroBlock','terminal block','2-piece terminal block'],
};
var part_shroud_2_pc_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Part-shroud pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Two-piece terminal blocks for direct and semi-permanent connection of individual wires to a PCB. The header is shrouded but with less than 4 walls.',
};
var misc_pluggable_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Misc. pluggable terminal blocks',
ds: 'Some other type of pluggable terminal block.',
};
var transformer_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Transformer terminal blocks',
ds: 'Terminal blocks mounted to a transformer',
};
var single_ended_terminal_blocks = {
nm: 'Single-ended terminal blocks',
ds: 'Loose terminal block with single-entry wire cages. Somewhere between an Europa-style terminal strip and a wire splice',
sa: ['eurostyle_terminal_strips'],
};
// 7 Board-in components family
// Board-in
var board_in_thru_pcb_wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Board-in wire terminals thru PCB',
ds: 'A wire is crimped to the entire terminal, then the wire inside the terminal is soldered to a PCB. Single circuit.',
};
var board_in_to_pcb_wire_terminals = {
nm: 'Board-in wire terminals to PCB',
ds: 'A wire is crimped to the top of the terminal, then the terminal is soldered to a PCB. Single circuit',
};
var board_in_remov_wire_crimp_term = {
nm: 'Removable board-in wire crimp terminals',
ds: 'A wire is crimped to the terminal, then the terminal is connected to a PCB, removably. Single circuit.',
};
var board_in_crimp_plugs = {
nm: 'Board-in crimp plugs',
ds: 'Contacts that are crimped to wires, inserted into a housing to make a connector, then soldered to a PCB, for a direct and permanent connection.',
};
var board_in_idt_plugs = {
nm: 'Board-in IDT plugs',
ds: 'Multiple wire are terminated to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) that is then soldered to a PCB, for a direct and permanent connection.',
};
var board_in_idt_terminals = {
nm: 'Board-in IDT terminals',
ds: 'Naked terminal that is soldered to a PCB, then a wire is pressed in the IDC blades (either by pressing on the wire with a tool, or by lowering a cap) piercing the insulation, for a direct and permanent connection.',
};
var board_in_poke_in_terminals = {
nm: 'Board-in poke-in terminals',
ds: 'Naked terminal that is soldered to a PCB, then a wire is stripped and inserted into the terminal, for a direct and -permanent connection.',
kw: ['poke-in header'],
sa: ['pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks', 'removable_poke_in_splices'],
};
var board_in_solder_terminals = {
nm: 'PCB solder cups, slot terminals',
ds: 'For permanent, direct connection of a wire to a PCB. It is first soldered to a PCB, then an unstripped wire is soldered to it. The terminal has no housing.',
};
var board_in_open_idt_headers = {
nm: 'Board-in open IDT headers',
ds: 'Connector that is soldered to a PCB, then individual wires are inserted from above, one at a time, in the IDC connector, finally the wire is pressed down with a tool, piercing the insulation. Barbs try to keep the wire from popping back out. For a direct and permanent connection.',
sa: ['pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks','rail_mount_terminal_blocks'],
};
var board_in_button_idt_headers = {
nm: 'Board-in button IDT headers',
ds: 'Connector that is soldered to a PCB, then each wire is inserted in a hole and terminated by pressing a button. Looks like a terminal block. For a direct and permanent connection.',
sa: ['pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks','rail_mount_terminal_blocks'],
};
var board_in_mass_term_headers = {
nm: 'Board-in mass-terminated IDT headers',
ds: 'Connector that is soldered to a PCB, then individual wires are inserted from the end, finally the cap is pressed down to force all the wires at once into the blades, piercing the insulation. For a direct and permanent connection.',
sa: ['pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks','rail_mount_terminal_blocks'],
};
var board_in_poke_in_headers = {
nm: 'Board-in poke-in headers',
ds: 'Connector is soldered to a PCB, then individual wires are stripped and inserted into the connector, for a direct and permanent connection.',
kw: ['poke-in header'],
sa: ['pcb_screwless_terminal_blocks', 'removable_poke_in_splices'],
};
var board_in_solder_headers = {
nm: 'Board-in solder headers',
ds: 'Connector is soldered to a PCB, then individual wires are stripped and sodlere to the connector, for a direct and permanent connection.',
kw: ['poke-in header'],
sa: ['shroudless_male_headers'],
};
// Board-in cable
var transition_conn = {
nm: 'Board-in transition headers',
ds: 'Ribbon cable is inserted into an IDC connector, compressed to mass terminate the cable, then soldered to a PCB. Also known as "paddle board connector"',
kw: ['transition','direct-to-PCB','paddle board'],
sa: ['bump_idc_conn','dip_ribbon_cable_plugs'],
};
var board_in_pcb_coax_conn = {
nm: 'PCB headers for coax cable',
ds: 'Soldered to PCB first, then a coax cable is terminated to it through insulation displacement. Permanent. No plug is installed on the coax cable.',
sa: ['board_in_coax_termin','coax_conn'],
};
var board_in_coax_termin = {
nm: 'Board-in coax terminator',
ds: 'First crimped on coax cable, then soldered to a PCB.',
kw: ['coax','RF','board-in'],
sa: ['board_in_pcb_coax_conn','coax_conn'],
};
// 8 Device sockets family
// Fuse
var wire_mount_fuse_clips = {
nm: 'Wire-mount fuse clips',
ds: 'Wire-mounted single clip for one side of a small or medium-sized fuse. Held by the fuse.',
kw: ['fuse clip','clip','in-line','wire-mount'],
};
var pcb_fuse_clips = {
nm: 'PCB-mount fuse clips',
ds: 'PCB-mounted single clip for a small or medium-sized fuse.',
kw: ['fuse clip','clip','PCB-mount'],
};
var chassis_fuse_clips = {
nm: 'Chassis-mount fuse clips',
ds: 'Panel-mounted single clip for a small or medium-sized fuse.',
kw: ['fuse clip','clip','Panel-mount'],
};
var chassis_fuse_studs = {
nm: 'Chassis-mount fuse studs',
ds: 'Panel-mounted, single block or stud for one side of a large fuse.',
kw: ['fuse stud','fuse block','fuse holder','block','holder','stud'],
};
var pcb_fuse_blocks = {
nm: 'PCB-mount open fuse blocks',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. The fuse is exposed, for interior use. PCB mounted.',
};
var chassis_fuse_blocks = {
nm: 'Panel-mount open fuse blocks',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. The fuse is exposed, for interior use. Mounted flush on a panel (not through a panel). Not accessible to the end user.',
};
var rail_mount_fuse_blocks = {
nm: 'Rail-mount open fuse blocks',
ds: 'Connects both ends of multiple fuses. The fuses are exposed, for interior use. Mounted on a rail. Not accessible to the end user.',
};
var in_line_fuseholders = {
nm: 'In-line fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. Fully enclosed, usually for interior use. In-line (not mounted to anything).',
};
var pcb_fuseholders = {
nm: 'PCB-mount enclosed fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. Fully enclosed, usually for exterior use. PCB mounted.',
};
var chassis_fuseholders = {
nm: 'Chassis-mount enclosed fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. Fully enclosed, usually for interior use (not accessible to the end user). Mounted flush on a panel (not through a panel).',
};
var fuse_boxes = {
nm: 'Fuse boxes',
ds: 'Connects both ends of multiple fuses. Fully enclosed, usually for interior use (not accessible to the end user). Mounted flush on a panel (not through a panel). Typically used in automotive.',
kw: ['fuse block','fuse box', 'power distribution module'],
};
var bulkhead_fuseholders = {
nm: 'Bulkhead-mount exterior fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of a single fuse. Fully enclosed, for exterior use. Bulkhead mounted (through a panel), the cap is accessible to the end user, to replace fuse without opening the product.',
};
var rail_mount_fuseholders = {
nm: 'Rail-mount open fuseholders',
ds: 'Connects both ends of multiple fuses. Fully enclosed. Mounted on a rail. Accessible to the technician.',
};
// Battery
var pcb_coin_cell_retainers = {
nm: 'PCB-mount coin cell retainers',
ds: 'PCB-mounted, single circuit clip or contact for one side of a coin cell.',
};
var pcb_coin_cell_holders = {
nm: 'PCB-mount coin cell holders',
ds: 'PCB-mounted, two-circuit, complete holder for one side of a coin cell.',
};
var misc_coin_cell_holders = {
nm: 'Misc. mount coin cell holders',
ds: 'Two-circuit, complete holder for one side of a coin cell, not PCB-mounted.',
};
var pcb_cyl_cell_contacts = {
nm: 'PCB-mount cylindrical cell contacts',
ds: 'PCB-mounted, single contact contacts and clips for cylindrical battery cells (AAA, AA, C, D, etc.).',
};
var pcb_cyl_cell_holders = {
nm: 'PCB-mount cylindrical cell holders',
ds: 'PCB-mounted, holders for cylindrical battery cells (AAA, AA, C, D, etc.).',
};
var misc_cyl_cell_contacts = {
nm: 'Misc.-mount cylindrical cell contacts',
ds: 'Single contact contacts and clips for cylindrical battery cells (AAA, AA, C, D, etc.) other than PCB mounted.',
};
var misc_cyl_cell_holders = {
nm: 'Misc.-mount cylindrical cell holders',
ds: 'Holders for cylindrical battery cells (AAA, AA, C, D, etc.) other than PCB mounted.',
};
var pcb_9v_battery_snaps = {
nm: 'PCB-mount 9 V battery snaps',
ds: 'PCB-mounted snaps (single contact) for 9 V batteries.',
};
var pcb_9v_battery_holders = {
nm: 'PCB-mount 9 V battery holders',
ds: 'PCB-mounted holders (complete) for 9 V batteries.',
};
var chassis_9v_battery_holders = {
nm: 'Chassis-mount 9 V battery holders',
ds: 'Chassis-mounted snaps (single circuit) and holders (complete) for 9 V batteries.',
};
var inline_9v_battery_connectors_snaps = {
nm: 'Wire-mount 9V battery connectors, clips',
ds: '1-wire snaps (single circuit) or 2-wire connector (complete) held by the 9 V battery',
};
var battery_stud_clamps = {
nm: 'Battery stud clamps',
ds: 'A cable is terminated to the clamp, then the clap is slipped on the stud of a lead acid battery and the bolt is tightened.',
};
// Semi
var transistor_sockets = {
nm: 'Transistors sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for leaded transistors (also ICs in a TO can), from 3 to 10 circuits, in-line, round, or other',
kw: ['TO-3','TO-5','TO-220','TO-100','TO-66'],
};
var dip_sockets = {
nm: 'DIP sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for integrated circuits in DIP or otherwise parallel-pin packages. Standard insertion force.',
};
var dip_zif_sockets = {
nm: 'ZIF DIP sockets',
ds: 'Zero Insertion Force sockets for a DIP integrated circuit during testing and programming. After the IC is inserted, the socket is closed to grab the IC; the socket is opened before removing the IC.',
};
var soic_zif_sockets = {
nm: 'SOIC sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for SMD integrated circuits with parallel pins. Zero insertion force.',
};
var plcc_sockets = {
nm: 'PLCC sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for integrated circuits in PLCC SMD package. Standard insertion force.',
};
var tqfp_zif_sockets = {
nm: 'TQFP sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for integrated circuits in TQFP SMD package. Zero insertion force.',
};
var grid_array_zif_sockets = {
nm: 'Sockets for grid array ICs',
ds: 'Sockets for a pin grid array integrated circuits: PGA, LGA.',
kw: ['PGA','LGA'],
};
var misc_semi_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. IC sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for integrated circuits of some other shape.',
};
var dip_ribbon_cable_plugs = {
nm: 'DIP ribbon cable plugs',
ds: 'Plug that is mass-terminated to a ribbon cable and then plugged into a DIP IC socket',
sa: ['transition_conn'],
};
var dip_component_carriers = {
nm: 'DIP component carriers',
ds: 'Male plugs that fit in DIP IC sockets, onto which components are soldered.',
kw: ['component carrier','DIP component carrier','plug'],
};
var ic_socket_male_male_adapters = {
nm: 'Male-to-male IC socket adapters',
ds: 'Adapters with male pins on both sides that fit in IC sockets',
};
// Computer card sockets
var pc_card_sockets = {
nm: 'PC card sockets: ',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to PCMCIA, CompactFlash (CF), and CFast computer cards and modules. The end-user can insert and remove the card.',
kw: ['computer card','PCMCIA','CompactFlash','CF','CFast'],
};
var sd_sockets = {
nm: 'SD card sockets: ',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Universal Flash Storage (UFS) computer cards and modules. The end-user can insert and remove the card.',
kw: ['computer card','SD','MMC','UFS'],
};
var sim_sockets = {
nm: 'SIM card sockets: ',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), Smart Card (credit card) computer cards and modules. The end-user can insert and remove the card.',
kw: ['computer card','SIM','Smart Card'],
};
// Card edge - GP
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_sml = {
nm: 'Small, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. Card pitch less than 1 mm. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p5 = {
nm: '0.5 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 0.5 mm card pitch. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p75 = {
nm: '0.75 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 0.75 mm card pitch. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_0p8 = {
nm: '0.8 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 0.8 mm card pitch. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_1 = {
nm: '1 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 1 mm card pitch. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_1p27 = {
nm: '1.27 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) card pitch. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_med = {
nm: 'Medium, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. Card pitch between 1.3 mm and 2.5 mm. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_2p54 = {
nm: '2.54 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) card pitch. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_3p18 = {
nm: '3.18 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. 3.18 mm (0.125 inch) card pitch. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_3p96 = {
nm: '3.96 mm, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. 3.96 mm (0.156 inch) card pitch. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var gp_2readout_card_edge_sockets_lg = {
nm: 'Large, double-readout card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. Card pitch more than 2.54 mm (0.1 inch). PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
// Card-edge - bus
var bus_card_edge_sockets_0p5_m2 = {
nm: 'M.2 (NGFF) Mini Card bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. For M.2 (NGFF) Mini Card bus. 0.5 mm card pitch. For M.2 (NGFF) Mini Card bus. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','M.2 (NGFF) Mini Card bus'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_0p75_tca = {
nm: 'Micro TCA bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 0.75 mm card pitch. For Micro TCA bus. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','TCA bus'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_0p8_pci_xpr_mini = {
nm: 'PCI Express Mini Card bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 0.8 mm card pitch. For PCI Express Mini Card bus. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','PCI Express Mini Card'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_1_pci_xpr = {
nm: 'PCI Express bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. 1 mm card pitch. For PCI Express bus. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','PCI Express bus'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_1p27_pci = {
nm: 'PCI bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. For PCI bus. 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) card pitch. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','PCI bus'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_1p27_mca = {
nm: 'MCA bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. For MCA bus. 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) card pitch. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','MCA bus'],
};
var bus_card_edge_sockets_2p54_isa = {
nm: 'ISA bus card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) card pitch. For ISA bus. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards): the socket has 2 rows of PCB pins and 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','ISA bus'],
};
// Card-edge - Memory cards
var simm_memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'SIMM memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for single-row computer memory cards. PCB mounted. Single readout, single row.',
kw: ['','SIMM','memory card'],
};
var dimm_memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'DIMM memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for dual-row computer memory cards with two plastic latches close to the card edge. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards).',
kw: ['DDR','DIMM','memory card'],
};
var mini_dimm_memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Mini-DIMM memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for dual-row computer memory cards with two plastic latches close to the card edge. Narrower pitch than DIMM. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards).',
kw: ['DDR','Mini-DIMM','memory card'],
};
var sodimm_memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'SO-DIMM memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for dual-row computer memory cards with two metal latches far from the card edge. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards).',
kw: ['DDR','SODIMM','memory card'],
};
var misc_memory_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. memory card edge sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for non-standard computer memory cards. PCB mounted. Double readout, double row (for double-sided cards).',
kw: ['memory card'],
};
// Card-edge - In-line
var rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'RAST 2.5 card-edge plugs',
ds: 'In line plugs terminated to discrete wires or ribbon cable, then plugged onto the edge of a PCB in a home appliances (e.g., washing machines) and held by it. Normally 2.5 mm pitch, but 5 mm available. Typically, a single piece ("direct" or "single-way"). Also, 2-piece ("indirect") with one mate on wires and the other mate on a PCB or other wires. (Two-piece RAST 5.0 connectors are in the interior connector section.)',
kw: ['RAST 2.5','appliances','PCB edge','card edge','plug','header','IDC','crimp',],
sa: ['rast_5_conn','faston_boots','rast_5_card_edge_plugs'],
};
var rast_5_card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'RAST 5 card-edge plugs',
ds: 'In line plugs terminated to discrete wires or ribbon cable, then plugged onto the edge of a PCB in a home appliances (e.g., washing machines) and held by it. 5 mm pitch. Single-piece. IDC or terminal block. (Two-piece RAST 5.0 connectors are in the interior connector section.)',
kw: ['RAST 5','appliances','PCB edge','card edge','plug','header','IDC','crimp',],
sa: ['rast_5_conn','faston_boots','rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs'],
};
var wired_card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'Card-edge plug, wires',
ds: 'Card-edge sockets terminated to individual wires and held by the PCB.',
};
var terminal_block_card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'Card-edge terminal block plugs',
ds: 'Card-edge sockets terminated to individual wires in a wire cage and held by the PCB.',
sa: ['pluggable_terminal_blocks',],
};
var ribbon_card_edge_plugs = {
nm: 'Card-edge plugs, ribbon cable',
ds: 'Card-edge sockets terminated to ribbon cable and held by the PCB.',
};
var single_row_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Single-row card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. Single readout, single row (for single-sided cards): the socket has 1 row of PCB pins and 1 row of contacts that mate to the card.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var single_readout_2row_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Single-readout, 2-row card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. Single readout, double row: the socket has 1 row of PCB pins but 2 rows of contacts that mate to the card (each PCB pin contact both sides of the card).',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var bilevel_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Bi-level card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. PCB mounted. The card has 2 levels of contacts on each side; the socket has 4 rows of PCB pins.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card','bi-level'],
};
var hybrid_card_edge_sockets = {
nm: 'Hybrid signal/power card edge sockets',
ds: 'The edge of a PCB card is plugged into these sockets. Has two sections, one for signal, one for power.',
kw: ['Card edge','edge card'],
};
var card_edge_interposers = {
nm: 'Coplanar card edge interposers',
ds: 'Double-ended card-edge connector that connects two coplanar PCBs.',
sa: ['hermaph_blade_b2b_conn'],
};
// FFC FPC sockets
var ffc_fpc_lif_sockets = {
nm: 'LIF FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). There is no latch: inserting and extracting requires some force. For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
kw: ['FFC','FPC','CIC','ECJ','Flex Circuit','Flat Flex Circuit','Flat Printed Circuit','LIF','Low insertion force'],
};
var ffc_fpc_snap_in_sockets = {
nm: 'Snap-in FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a notched FPC (Flat Printed Circuit) is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). The cable snaps in and is retained. An actuator is pressed or flipped to release the cable. For notched FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
kw: ['FFC','FPC','CIC','ECJ','Flex Circuit','Flat Flex Circuit','Flat Printed Circuit'],
};
var ffc_fpc_slider_sockets = {
nm: 'ZIF slider FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). While open, mating and unmating requires little (LIF) or no force (ZIF). A sliding actuator locks the cable in place. For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
kw: ['FFC','FPC','CIC','ECJ','Flex Circuit','Flat Flex Circuit','Flat Printed Circuit','ZIF','Zero insertion force', 'Slider'],
};
var ffc_fpc_front_flip_sockets = {
nm: 'ZIF front flip FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). While open, mating and unmating requires little (LIF) or no force (ZIF). A rotating actuator near the cable entry flips to lock the cable in place. For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
kw: ['FFC','FPC','CIC','ECJ','Flex Circuit','Flat Flex Circuit','Flat Printed Circuit','ZIF','Zero insertion force', 'Front flip'],
};
var ffc_fpc_back_flip_sockets = {
nm: 'ZIF back flip FFC/FPC sockets',
ds: 'PCB sockets into which a flat cable (flat conductors) or the tail of a flexible circuit is inserted directly (no plug is installed on the cable/circuit). While open, mating and unmating requires little (LIF) or no force (ZIF). A rotating actuator at the rear flips to lock the cable in place. For FFC (Flat Flex Cable), FPC (Flat Printed Circuit), CIC (Conductive Ink Circuit), ECJ (Etched Copper Jumper).',
kw: ['FFC','FPC','CIC','ECJ','Flex Circuit','Flat Flex Circuit','Flat Printed Circuit','ZIF','Zero insertion force', 'Back flip'],
};
var fpc_jackets_and_sockets = {
nm: 'Latched jacket FPC sockets',
ds: 'A plastic jacket is clipped on the FPC (Flat Printed Circuit). When the cable is inserted in a PCB socket, the jacket latches onto the socket. This is not a connector because the jacket has no contact. It is a socket because it mates directly with the cable. (Conversely, a LVDS connector for FFC cable is a connector because the plug is a complete connector with contacts.)',
sa: ['lvds_w2b_conn'],
};
// Misc
var lamp_sockets = {
nm: 'Lamp sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for incandescent and other lamps.',
kw: ['lamp socket'],
};
var tube_sockets = {
nm: 'Vacuum tube sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for Vacuum tubes (valves), used also for some old relays.',
kw: ['tube socket','valve socket'],
};
var relay_sockets = {
nm: 'Relay sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for relays, timers.',
kw: ['relay socket','timer socket'],
};
var switch_sockets = {
nm: 'Switch sockets',
ds: 'Sockets for switches.',
kw: ['switch socket'],
};
var ribbon_cable_sockets = {
nm: 'Ribbon cable sockets',
ds: 'The stripped wire ends of a ribbon cable (round conductors) is poked directly into a PCB socket. Removable. No plug is installed on the ribbon cable.',
kw: ['ribbon cable','socket',],
sa: ['ribbon_cable_guides','bump_idc_conn','ffc_fpc_sockets'],
};
var led_strip_splices_sockets = {
nm: 'LED strip sockets and splices',
ds: 'Joins two LED strips end-to end or joins wires to an LED strip by pressing spring leaves against traces.',
sa: ['led_unpol_comp'],
};
var pcb_clips = {
nm: 'PCB clips',
ds: 'PCB-mounted terminal that can clips into something (other than a cell of fuse), removably. Mey be used for EMI shielding',
sa: ['pcb_fuse_clips','pcb_cyl_cell_contacts','pcb_9v_battery_snaps'],
};
var other_device_sockets = {
nm: 'Misc. device sockets',
ds: 'Sockets that mate to other device: crystals.',
kw: ['crystal socket'],
};
// 9 Compression components family
var pcb_spring_leaves = {
nm: 'PCB-mount spring leaves',
ds: 'Flat-spring-based board terminals (not pins). Connect a PCB to a metal panel or other conductive target.',
};
var panel_spring_leaves = {
nm: 'Panel-mount spring leaves',
ds: 'Flat-spring-based panel-mount terminals (not pins). Connect a metal chassis to a metal panel or other conductive target.',
};
var spring_leaf_hdrs = {
nm: 'Spring leaf headers',
ds: 'Connectors with spring-leaves. Genderless. They have no mate: they contact PCB pads or a "target" component.',
sa: ['pogo_pins','test_fixture_probes', 'pogo_pin_hdrs','spring_leaf_targets'],
};
var spring_leaf_targets = {
nm: 'Spring-leaf header targets',
ds: 'Components with flat rectangular landing pads designed to be contacted by spring-leaf headers.',
sa: ['spring_leaf_hdrs', 'pogo_pin_targets'],
};
var pogo_pins = {
nm: 'Pogo pins',
ds: 'Round spring-loaded pistons. Not a test fixture test probe. Genderless. They have no mate: they contact PCB pads or a "target" component. Machined in a lathe by turning.',
kw: ['plunger pin','pogo pin','spring loaded pin','pin','test probe'],
sa: ['test_fixture_probes'],
};
var pogo_pin_hdrs = {
nm: 'Pogo-pin headers',
ds: 'Headers with two or more spring-loaded pistons. Genderless. They have no mate: they contact PCB pads or a "target" component.',
sa: ['pogo_pins','test_fixture_probes', 'spring_leaf_hdrs','pogo_pin_targets'],
};
var pogo_pin_targets = {
nm: 'Pogo-pin header targets',
ds: 'Components with round rectangular landing pads designed to be contacted by pogo pin headers.',
sa: ['pogo_pin_hdrs', 'spring_leaf_targets'],
};
var pogo_pin_conn = {
nm: 'Pogo-pin connectors',
ds: 'Two-part connectors, one wiith pogo pins and the other with round rectangular landing pads. Usually fastened (magnets or screws)',
sa: ['pogo_pin_hdrs', 'pogo_pin_targets'],
};
var socketless_test_fixture_probes = {
nm: 'Socketless test fixture probes',
ds: 'Long, thin contacts with a spring-loaded plunger at the top, soldered directly to a wire at the bottom. Used in a "bed-of-nails" test fixtures for temporary connection to a pad in PCB assembly under In Circuit Test (ICT / FCT).',
kw: ['plunger pin','spring loaded pin','board test fixture probe','in-circuit test probe','ICT probe','function circuit test probe','FCT probe','test fixture probe', 'probe','pogo pin'],
};
var socketed_test_fixture_probes = {
nm: 'Socketed test fixture probes',
ds: 'Long, thin contacts with a spring-loaded plunger at the top. Inserted into a matching socket. Used in a "bed-of-nails" test fixtures for temporary connection to a pad in PCB assembly under In Circuit Test (ICT / FCT).',
kw: ['plunger pin','spring loaded pin','board test fixture probe','in-circuit test probe','ICT probe','function circuit test probe','FCT probe','test fixture probe', 'probe','pogo pin'],
};
var double_end_test_fixture_probes = {
nm: 'Double-end test fixture probes',
ds: 'Long, thin contacts with two spring-loaded plungers, one at each end. Used in a "bed-of-nails" test fixtures for temporary connection to a pad in PCB under test on the top, and another part of the fixture at the bottom.',
};
var coaxial_test_fixture_probes = {
nm: 'Coaxial test fixture probes',
ds: 'Long, thin probe with a spring-loaded plunger with two concentric contacts. Used in a "bed-of-nails" test fixtures for temporary connection to a coaxial pattern in PCB under test.',
};
var direct_to_pcb_plugs = {
nm: 'Direct-to-PCB plugs',
ds: 'Single-part plugs that mate directly to a PCB',
};
var single_end_compression_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Single-ended compression b2b connector',
ds: 'Component mounted to one board with spring-loaded contacts on the other face. Placed between two parallel PCBs to connect them together.',
};
var double_end_spring_interposer = {
nm: 'Double-ended compression b2b interposer',
ds: 'Loose, flat component with an array of spring-loaded contacts on both faces. Placed between two parallel PCBs to connect them together.',
sa: ['zebra_strips'],
};
var zebra_strips = {
nm: 'Elastomeric (Zebra) strips',
ds: 'Strip with alternating conductive and insulating regions in a elastomer matrix. Best known as "Zebra" connectors.',
kw: ['Zebra'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_b2b_compression_comp = {
nm: 'Misc. Board-to-board compression components',
ds: 'Some other single-piece component placed betwen two boards to connect them.',
};
// EMI Shielding
var finger_stock = {
nm: 'Finger stock',
ds: 'Strip of spring leaves cut to length, or a ring of spring leaves. Block radio waves for EMI prevention.',
};
var misc_emi_shielding_material = {
nm: 'Misc. EMI shielding material',
ds: 'Resilient (spongy) sheets, tubes and gaskets that ground across a gap between two conductive surfaces to block radio interference.',
};
// 10 Shroudless connectors family
var shroudless_male_headers_1 = {
nm: '1 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 1 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_1p27 = {
nm: '1.27 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_2 = {
nm: '2 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 2 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_2p54 = {
nm: '2.54 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. Compatible with prismatic connectors. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_3p96 = {
nm: '3.96 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 3.96 mm (0.156 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_5p08 = {
nm: '5.08 mm shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. 5.08 mm (0.2 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_male_headers_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. pitch shroudless male PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless male pin PCB headers. Other pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_1 = {
nm: '1 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 1 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_1p27 = {
nm: '1.27 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 1.27 mm (0.05 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_2 = {
nm: '2 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 2 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_2p54 = {
nm: '2.54 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. Compatible with prismatic connectors. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_3p96 = {
nm: '3.96 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 3.96 mm (0.156 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_5p08 = {
nm: '5.08 mm shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. 5.08 mm (0.2 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_fem_headers_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. pitch shroudless female PCB connectors',
ds: 'Shroudless female socket PCB headers. Other pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) except possibly to move a programming jumper. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_stackers_2p54 = {
nm: '2.54 mm shroudless stackers',
ds: 'Shroudless male-male connectors with two plastic strips. 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) . Compatible with prismatic connectors. As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_stackers_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. pitch shroudless stackers',
ds: 'Shroudless male-male connectors with two plastic strips. Other pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user) . As they are shroudless, they are able to mate to other connectors and other components as well.',
};
var shroudless_plugs_2 = {
nm: '2 mm shroudless plugs',
ds: 'Plain plug housings with a 2 mm pitch that may be fitted with socket or pin contacts. Flat walls, unkeyed and unlatched. Mate to shroudless PCB headers or plugs of opposite gender. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). Can mate to other connectors (such as prismatic connectors) and other components.',
};
var shroudless_plugs_2p54 = {
nm: '2.54 mm shroudless plugs',
ds: 'Plain plug housings with a 2.54 mm (0.1 inch) pitch that may be fitted with socket or pin contacts. Flat walls, unkeyed and unlatched. Mate to shroudless PCB headers or plugs of opposite gender. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). Can mate to other connectors (such as prismatic connectors) and other components.',
};
var shroudless_plugs_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. shroudless plugs',
ds: 'Plain plug housings with some other pitch that may be fitted with socket or pin contacts. Flat walls, unkeyed and unlatched. Mate to shroudless PCB headers or plugs of opposite gender. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user). Can mate to other connectors (such as prismatic connectors) and other components.',
};
var fem_shroudless_jumpers = {
nm: 'Female jumpers, shunts',
ds: 'Female programming jumpers (shunts) that mate to male PCB headers. Used inside a product, though it may be accessible by the end-user to move the jumper. ',
};
var male_shroudless_jumpers = {
nm: 'Male jumpers, shunts',
ds: 'Male programming jumpers (shunts) that mate to female PCB headers. Used inside a product, though it may be accessible by the end-user to move the jumper. ',
};
var led_strip_adapter = {
nm: 'LED Strip-to-strip sdapters',
ds: 'Adapters joining LED strips. ',
sa: ['led_strip_splices_sockets'],
};
var led_strip_plug = {
nm: 'Wire-to-LED-strip plugs',
ds: 'Plugs from wires to LED strips. ',
sa: ['led_strip_splices_sockets'],
};
var led_lamp_socket = {
nm: 'LED lamp unpolarized sockets',
ds: 'Bottom-entry sockets on the LED board of an LED lamp taht receive pins from the power board behind them. ',
};
// 11 Rectangular connectors family
// Board-to-board connectors
var c_i_mezz_conn = {
nm: 'C-I mezzanine board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Low-profile PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together, usually in parallel ("mezzanine"). Genderless contacts in two rows. The cross-section of one header looks like a "I" with contacts on either side of the trunk of the "I". The cross-section of the other header looks like a "C" with contacts wrapped around three sides. Rather than bottoming out and snapping together.',
};
var dual_beam_in_cont_mezz_conn = {
nm: 'Dual-beam inner cont. pt. mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Low-profile PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in parallel ("mezzanine"). Two beams. "E" and "C" cross-section. Single contact point on inside of "C" mate',
kw: ['mezzanine'],
sa: ['unpolar_c_e_b2b_conn','std_dual_beam_mezz_conn'],
};
var dual_beam_out_cont_mezz_conn = {
nm: 'Dual-beam outer cont. pt. mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Low-profile PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in parallel ("mezzanine"). Two beams."E" and "C" cross-section. Single contact point on outside of "C" mate.',
kw: ['mezzanine'],
sa: ['unpolar_c_e_b2b_conn','std_dual_beam_mezz_conn'],
};
var std_dual_beam_mezz_conn = {
nm: 'Standard dual-beam mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Low-profile headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in parallel ("mezzanine"). Two beams. "E" and "C" cross-section. The "C" ,ate is a rectangular wall with contacts wrapped around the long walls. The "E" mate has a rectangular moat with contact on the inner boss and the outer wall, providing two contact points to its mate. Signal contacts only',
kw: ['mezzanine'],
sa: ['unpolar_c_e_b2b_conn','dual_beam_in_cont_mezz_conn','dual_beam_out_cont_mezz_conn'],
};
var hybrid_dual_beam_mezz_conn = {
nm: 'Hybrid dual-beam mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Low-profile headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in parallel ("mezzanine"). Two beams. "E" and "C" cross-section. The "C" ,ate is a rectangular wall with contacts wrapped around the long walls. The "E" mate has a rectangular moat with contact on the inner boss and the outer wall, providing two contact points to its mate. Signal and power contacts.',
kw: ['mezzanine'],
sa: ['std_dual_beam_mezz_conn'],
};
var chamfer_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Chamfered C-T mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Genderless contacts in two rows. Polarized with two chamfers at the ends. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var chamfer_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Chamfered C-E mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Genderless contacts in two rows. Polarized with two chamfers at the ends. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var keyed_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Keyed C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Polarized with two rectangular keys at the ends. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var keyed_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Keyed C-E board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Polarized with two rectangular keys at the ends. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var peg_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Pegged C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Pegs on one mate align the two parts as they approach. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var peg_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Pegged C-E board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Pegs on one mate align the two parts as they approach. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var shield_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Shielded C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. A wide blade along the center of the groove mate provides shielding and connects the grounds. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var shield_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Shielded C-E board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. A wide blade along the center of the groove mate provides shielding and connects the grounds. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var d_shell_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'D-shell board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Trapezoidal D-shell. Also mates to Mini-D ribbon connectors. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
sa: ['mini_d_ribbon_conn'],
};
var floating_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Floating C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. One mate has two housings, one fixed to the PCB and one floating to allow some misalignment between the two boards. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var floating_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Floating C-E board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Tall headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. One mate has two housings, one fixed to the PCB and one floating to allow some misalignment between the two boards. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var blocky_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Blocky C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Non-polarized: fits in both orientations. The tongue has a scquare cross section. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var tall_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Tall C-E mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Tall headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Genderless contacts in two rows. Non-polarized. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var unpolar_c_t_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Unpolarized C-T board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Non-polarized: fits in both orientations. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "T" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var dual_tongue_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Dual-tongue mezzanine connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Genderless contacts in two rows. One header has two tongues. The other one has two pockets for them. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "Π".',
kw: ['mezzanine'],
};
var unpolar_c_e_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Unpolarized C-E board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in two rows. Unpolarized: may be mated in either direction. Not floating, pegged, or shielded. The cross-section of one mate looks like a "E" and the other mate like a "C" or a "Π".',
};
var self_mate_genderless_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Self-mate genderless mezzanine conn.',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Genderless contacts in two rows. The two mates are identical.',
};
var misc_small_genderless_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. small genderless board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Some other small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Genderless contacts in one or two rows. ',
};
var shroudless_gendered_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Shroudless gendered board-to-board conn.',
ds: 'PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together. Shroudless, usually 2.54 mm pitch, two to four rows. Qualified for use in space. May be mezzanine (PCBs paralel to each other), backplane (at right angles) or coplanar. Male connector has pins and female has sockets.',
};
var partitioned_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Partitioned board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. May be mezzanine (PCBs paralel to each other), backplane (at right angles) or planar. Male connector has pins in individual cavities and female has sockets that are individually shrouded. Often blind-mate.',
};
var smc_rect_conn = {
nm: 'SMC rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Mass terminated (insulation displacement) ribbon cable. Single row or two rows in a grid. The housing is stepped at the two ends.',
};
var shrouded_gendered_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Shrouded gendered board-to-board conn.',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. 1.27 mm pitch or less, one or two rows. May be mezzanine (PCBs paralel to each other), backplane (at right angles) or coplanar. Male connector has pins and female has sockets. The family does not include any wire-mounted parts.',
};
var self_mate_gendered_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Self-mate gendered board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. Self mate, mezzanine (PCBs paralel to each other). Either genderless or gendered hermaphrodite. The family does not include any wire-mounted parts.',
};
var din41612_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'DIN 41612 connectors',
ds: 'DIN 41612 standard connectors, usually for backplane applications, to mount daughterboards (with a right-angle male header) at right angle to a motherboard (with a straight female header). Though, also for mezzanine (both PCBs use straight headers) or coplanar (both PCBs use right-angle headers) applications.',
};
var hard_metric_array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Hard Metric board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Hard Metric standard PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in any orientation: paralel ("mezzanine"), right angles ("backplane"), besides each other ("coplanar"), or in intersecting planes ("orthogonal"). Discrete circuits or differential pairs with shields. 5~10 rows or 12 rows. Used for the FUTUREBUS computer bus',
};
var backplane_array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Backplane array brd-to-brd connectors',
ds: 'Large PCB headers used inside a product specifically designed to mate two PCBs together in any orientation: paralel ("mezzanine"), right angles ("backplane"), besides each other ("coplanar"), or in intersecting planes ("orthogonal"). Pins and sockets. A large number of contacts are in a grid, such as 8 rows by 12 columns. Suitable for high speed signals.',
};
var mezzanine_array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Mezzanine array brd-to-brd connectors',
ds: 'Large PCB headers that mate two parallel PCBs. Pins and sockets. Many contacts are in many rows and columns. Suitable for high speed signals.',
};
var beam_array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless beam array board-to-board conn.',
ds: 'Small headers that mate two PCBs in any topology. 4 or more beams with genderless contacts. May be self-mating',
sa: ['self_mate_gendered_b2b_conn'],
};
var misc_array_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. array b2b connectors',
ds: 'Other array board-to-board connectors.',
};
var battery_blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Battery blade board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'High current connectors for laptop batteries with a single row of large, parallel blades. Shroudless. The female housing has slits that can be penetrated from any angle.',
};
var parall_blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Parallel blades board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'High current PCB headers with a single row of large, parallel blades. May be hybrid and/or blind mate (alignment pegs). Either shroudless or the male is shrouded. Specifically designed to mate two PCBs together at right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar").',
};
var split_blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Split blades board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'High current PCB headers. The male is shoruded and has a single row of large, parallel contacts, each consisting of two heavy-duty, parallel spring leaves that fit inside the female socket. Not not mistake the male for a female: the male leaves fit inside the female leaves. May be hybrid and blind mate (alignment pegs). Specifically designed to mate two PCBs at right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar").',
};
var coplanar_blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Coplanar blade board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'High current PCB headers with a single row of large, coplanar blades. May be hybrid and/or blind mate (alignment pegs). Specifically designed to mate two PCBs together at right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar").',
};
var pwr_post_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Power post board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'High current PCB connectors that use large round posts. May be hybrid and/or blind mate (alignment pegs). Specifically designed to mate two PCBs together at right angles ("backplane"), or besides each other ("coplanar").',
};
var hermaph_blade_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Hermaph. & self-mate blade solid-state lighting b2b conn.',
ds: 'Medium current PCB headers specifically designed for solid-state lighting applications, to mate two PCBs together, usually besides each other ("coplanar"). Single row. Shroudless, self-mating hermaphrodite: blades and sockets alternate.',
kw: ['high-current b2b','lighting','hermaphrodite','self-mating'],
};
var coplanar_blade_led_conn = {
nm: 'Coplanar blade solid-state lighting b2b conn.',
ds: 'Medium current PCB headers specifically designed for solid-state lighting applications, to mate two coplanar PCBs. Single row.',
kw: ['high-current b2b','lighting','hermaphrodite','self-mating'],
};
var vintage_shroudless_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage shroudless B2B connectors',
ds: 'Vintage connectors for cards and modules in a cage. No shroud. Two to four rows.',
sa: ['shroudless_drawer_con'],
};
var misc_high_power_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. High-power b2b connectors',
ds: 'High-current board-to-board connectors with other than blade contacts.',
};
var misc_b2b_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. board-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Other headers that mate two PCBs.',
};
// General purpose rectangular connectors
var narrow_bump_crimp_conn = {
nm: 'Narrow bump connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard wire-to-board connectors. The female plug has four mostly flat walls with a block on one wide side. The housing holds wires crimped to wires. Its width is exactly the number of contacts in a row times the pitch (unlike the wider "IDC bump" plug). The male header has two mostly flat walls with a single rectangular gap for the key, and one or two rows of square pins in a grid. Usually 2 mm or 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch, not latched. The plug is compatible with shroudless headers and the header is compatible with shroudless female plugs.', //"
sa: ['shroudless_male_headers'],
};
var bump_idc_conn = {
nm: 'Bump IDC connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard cable-to-board connectors usually for ribbon-cable connections. The female plug has four mostly flat walls with a block on one wide side. A ribbon cable is mass-terminated to the plug, with an optional cable strain relief. Housings for crimped wires are also available for a wire-to-cable connection. Its width is wider than the number of contacts in a row times the pitch to accomodate the snaps from the cable cover (unlike the narrower "IDC crimp" plug). Male plugs are also available for a cable-to-cable connection. The male header has two mostly flat walls with a single rectangular gap for the key, and two rows of square pins in a grid. It may be unlached, or with two latch/ejectors at the two end (either short or long) or two metal latches on one wide side. Usually 1.27, 2, or 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch. The plug is compatible with shroudless headers and the header is compatible with shroudless female plugs.', //"
kw: ['bump','IDC','insulation displacement','ribbon','mass termination'],
sa: ['narrow_bump_crimp_conn', 'shroudless_male_headers'],
};
var prismatic_latch_conn = {
nm: 'Latched prismatic connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard wire-to-board or wire-to-wire connectors. The female plug has four mostly flat walls with a latch on one wide side. The male header has four mostly flat walls with a catch for the latch. The header has one row of square pins. Usually 2 or 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch. The plug is compatible with shroudless headers and the header is compatible with shroudless female plugs.', //"
sa: ['shroudless_male_headers'],
};
var miniflex_conn = {
nm: 'Miniflex connectors',
ds: 'Mass terminated (insulation displacement) ribbon cable. Two rows in a staggered pattern. Originally the TE Micro-MaTch connector but now widely copied.',
kw: ['Micro-MaTch',],
};
var misc_prismatic_conn = {
nm: 'Misc prismatic connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard wire-to-board or FFC-to-board connectors. The female plug has four mostly flat walls. If polarized, it uses something other than a block of the wide side. Usually 2.54 mm (0.1") pitch, not latched. The plug is compatible with shroudless headers and the header is compatible with shroudless female plugs.', //"
sa: ['shroudless_male_headers'],
};
var round_partitioned_face_conn = {
nm: 'Rounded partitioned face connectors',
ds: 'Connector with partitioned shroud: each socket in the female is individually shrouded and each pin in the male is in an individual cavity. The cross section of each individual shroud varies (for keying) and is round, square, or square with one or more rounded corners.',
kw: ['Mate-N-Lok'],
};
var partitioned_micro_fit_conn = {
nm: 'Micro-fit connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard wire-to-wire / wire-to-board rectangular connectors for interior use. 3 mm pitch, 1- or 2-row, outward latch on the wide side. Each socket in the female is individually shrouded (square cross-section, some are chamfered for keying); each pin in the male is in an individual cavity. Individual wires are crimped to contacts. Black housing.',
kw: ['Micro MATE-N-LOK'],
};
var partitioned_mini_fit_jr_conn = {
nm: 'Mini-fit jr connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard rectangular wire-to-wire / wire-to-board connectors for interior use. 4.2 mm pitch, 2-row, outward latch on the wide side. Each socket in the female is individually shrouded (square cross-section, some are chamfered for keying); each pin in the male is in an individual cavity. Individual wires are crimped to contacts. Nylon housings, natural, white or black.',
kw: ['VAL-N-LOK'],
};
var misc_partitioned_face_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. partitioned face connectors',
ds: 'Rectangular wire-to-wire / wire-to-board connectors for interior use. Each socket in the female is individually shrouded; each pin in the male is in an individual cavity. Individual wires are crimped to contacts.',
};
var single_wall_conn = {
nm: 'Single-wall, 1-row connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard, single-row connectors, usually wire-to-board. The PCB male header has a single wall, straight or right-angle (wall below the pins or above them), usually square posts, and may be breakaway. May be polarized. The female plug either consists of a housing with wire-crimp contacts, or uses insulation displacement for unstripped wire. In a few cases, male plugs and 4-wall male PCB headers are available. Sometimes known by their manufacturers\' series names as "KK", "MTA" or "VH".',
b: 1,
};
var pin_socket_conn = {
nm: '"Pin and socket" connectors',
ds: 'Two-part connectors for individual wires, either wire-to-wire or wire-to-board. Single to triple row. Discrete wires are crimped in contacts. Male pin is hollow. The mating surface is flat (the sockets are not individually shrouded). Old standard connectors for appliances and automotive. Although most connectors use pins and sockets, somehow these connectors ended up being the ones that got the name "pin and socket"; on the street they may be called "Molex".',
b: 1,
};
var metrimate_trident_conn = {
nm: 'Metrimate / MR / Trident connectors',
ds: 'Large rectangular connetors with as many as 9 rows, two outward latches on the male, chamfers and triangular keys.',
};
var dynamic_jfa_conn = {
nm: 'Dynamic / JFA connectors',
ds: 'A group of dissimlar conectors grouped under TE\'s "Dynamic" brand or JST\' "JFA" brand. Includes some partitioned connectors and some sensor connectors.',
sa: ['sensor_conn','partitioned_face_conn'],
};
var heavy_duty_bump_conn = {
nm: 'Heavy-duty bump connectors',
ds: '1.27 or 2 mm pitch, plaing prismatic block holds the contacts plus a block on one wide side for polarization. Maly use screws or metal latches.',
};
var lo_prof_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'Low-profile W2B connectors',
ds: 'Standard wire-to-board connector (male pins on shrouded PCB header, rectangular housing for crimp wires or discrete-wire insulation displacement connector). Either unlatched or plug has a outward lever latch on a wide side. 1 or 2 rows. 10 mm maximum mating height. Up to 2.5 mm pitch. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
sa: ['misc_full_size_rect_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var lo_prof_sidelined_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'Sidelined wire-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Wire-to-board connectors. The contacts in the header are against a wall or embedded in it.',
sa: ['misc_full_size_rect_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var parallel_mate_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'Parallel mate, wire-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Two-part wire-to-board connectors. Wire are parallel to the PCB, yet the connector is flat against PCB. Individual stripped wire are crimped into sockets and inserted in a female housing. Then the female is positioned parallel to the male PCB header and snapped into it. To release, the female is pulled up. The pitch ranges from 1.2 to 13 mm. Single row, unlatched (snap lock).',
kw: ['Parallel mate','PCB header','wire-to-board','header','housing'],
};
var full_size_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'Full-size wire-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Full-size wire-to-board connector families. Fully shrouded male header and female plug. Wires are crimped to terminals, or uses insulation displacement on individual unstripped wires.. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
};
var w2w_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Wire-to-wire rectangular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose wire-to-wire connector families. Fully shrouded male plug and female plug. Wires are crimped to terminals, or uses insulation displacement on individual unstripped wires.. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
b: 1,
};
var misc_full_size_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. full-size rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Regular rectangular connectors other than industry-standard or low-profile.',
sa: ['lo_prof_w2b_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var shroudless_keyed_conn = {
nm: 'Shroudless polarized rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Neither mate is shrouded, or at most, header has two small posts or plug has a simple wall. Polarized: only mates with the intended mate (unlike unpolarized shroudless strips).Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
sa: ['shroudless_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_irregul_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. irregular rectangular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose connector families that include more than one function: wire-to-wire, wire-to-board, or board-to-board. Not quite rectangular or fastening other than latches, or otherwise non-standard. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
};
var lvds_w2b_conn = {
nm: 'LVDS connectors',
ds: 'Low Voltage Differential Signaling connectors. The right-angle PCB header is very flat against the PCB. Used in for laptop computers, flat screen TVs. For wires, ribbon cable, or small coaxial cable.',
};
var pogo_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Pogo rectangular connectors',
ds: 'Interior rectangular connectors with pogo pins on one mate, flush pads on the other mate. Usually with magnetic fastening',
sa: ['pogo_comp','flush_concentric_conn','pogo_magnetic_ext_conn'],
};
var misc_genderless_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. genderless rectangular connector',
ds: 'Other rectangular connector with genderless contacts. Used inside a product (not accessible by the end-user).',
};
// Application specific connectors
var faston_boots = {
nm: 'Faston boots',
ds: 'Housings for quick-connect female disconnects. Not conforming to the RAST standard. Female mates to individual quick-connect (Faston) tabs on a PCB, or to a male mate with tabs.',
kw: ['appliances','tab','quick-connect','quick-disconnect','fastin','faston',],
sa: ['rast_5_conn'],
};
var timer_sockets = {
nm: 'Timer sockets',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside home appliances (e.g., washing machines). Female only, single-row, 5 mm pitch. Not conforming to the RAST standard. Mates to individual quick-connect (Faston) tabs on a PCB.',
kw: ['appliances','tab','quick-connect','quick-disconnect','fastin','faston',],
sa: ['rast_5_conn'],
};
var rast_5_conn = {
nm: 'RAST 5 appliance connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside home appliances (e.g., washing machines). Conforming to the RAST 5 standard. 5 mm pitch. The female is on wires and the male has a set of quick-connect tabs (either a PCB header or wire-mounted connector); also mates to individual quick-connect tabs on a PCB.',
kw: ['RAST 5','appliances','tab','quick-connect','quick-disconnect','fastin','faston','header','IDC','crimp',],
sa: ['faston_boots', 'rast_2p5_card_edge_plugs','rast_5_card_edge_plugs'],
};
var unsealed_automotive_conn = {
nm: 'Unsealed automotive connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside a vehicle (e.g., a passenger car). Rectangular connector that provides high reliability: latched, TPA (Terminal Position Assurance), positive click, hole for a pin extractor tool on the mating face. Wire-to-wire or wire-to-board. Not sealed.',
sa: ['w2w_rect_conn'],
};
var sealed_automotive_conn = {
nm: 'Sealed automotive connectors',
ds: 'Connectors designed for use inside a vehicle (e.g., a passenger car). Rectangular connector that provides high reliability: latched, TPA (Terminal Position Assurance), positive click, hole for a pin extractor tool on the mating face. Wire-to-wire or wire-to-board. Sealed.',
sa: ['w2w_rect_conn','w2w_rect_conn'],
};
var rf_automotive_conn = {
nm: 'RF automotive connectors',
ds: 'Radio frequency (RF) connectors designed for use inside a vehicle (e.g., a passenger car). Includes FAKRA.',
kw: ['FAKRA',],
sa: ['smb_type_conn','hsd_circular_conn'],
};
var high_pwr_interior_ev_conn = {
nm: 'High-power interior EV connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for more than 100 V and more than 50 A designed for use inside an electric vehicle (e.g., a passenger EV, HEV or PHEV). Two or three conductors. May be shielded. May include 2 signal wires for a interlock loop.',
kw: ['Yazaki',],
sa: ['ev_dc_power_conn'],
};
var motorcycle_conn = {
nm: 'Motorcycle connectors',
ds: 'Connectors that do not meet automotive standards.',
};
// Drawer
var shroudless_drawer_con = {
nm: 'Shroudless drawer connectors',
ds: 'Connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. Shroudless. Signal, power, or hybrid. Usually, both mates use the same housing, one with pins and one with sockets. May be turned into a cable-to-panel connector by adding a metal hood.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel','NIM'],
sa: ['vintage_shroudless_b2b_conn'],
};
var genderless_drawer_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless drawer connectors',
ds: 'Connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. Shrouded, flat genderless contacts. May be turned into a cable-to-panel connector by adding a metal hood.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel'],
};
var signal_drawer_conn = {
nm: 'Signal drawer connectors',
ds: 'Blind-mate connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. Has only signal contacts. May use pegs to align the mates. The user cannot see the two mates as they are mated. The mates may float to allow for some mismatch.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel','blind mate','pegs'],
};
var pwr_drawer_conn = {
nm: 'Power drawer connectors',
ds: 'Blind-mate connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. Has only power contacts. The user cannot see the two mates as they are mated. The shape of the body aligns the mates. The mates may float to allow for some mismatch.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel','blind mate'],
};
var hybrid_drawer_conn = {
nm: 'Hybrid drawer connectors',
ds: 'Blind-mate connectors placed at the back of modules or PCB cards that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. Hybrid: has both power and signal contacts. The user cannot see the two mates as they are mated. The shape of the body aligns the mates. The mates may float to allow for some mismatch.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel','blind mate'],
};
var drawer_conn_frame = {
nm: 'Drawer connector frames',
ds: 'Configurable frame that accepts sub-connectors for signals and contacts for power. When assembled, forms a hybrid blind-mate connector. Placed at the back of modules that slide into a rack and mate to connectors at the back of the rack. The user cannot see the two mates as they are mated. The shape of the body aligns the mates. The mates may float to allow for some mismatch.',
kw: ['drawer','rack and panel','blind mate','adapter', 'complex connector'],
};
var vintage_pin_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage pin and fork conn.',
ds: 'Old shroudless rectangular connectors for exterior use with pins and fork sockets.',
};
var cinch_jones_conn = {
nm: 'Cinch Jones connectors',
ds: 'Vintage power connector, unsrouded, with blades and forks.',
kw: ['Cinch Jones'],
};
var vintage_blade_rect_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage blade and fork conn.',
ds: 'Old shroudless rectangular connectors for exterior use with blades and fork sockets.',
};
var vintage_diag_fork_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage diagonal fork conn.',
ds: 'Old rectangular connectors for exterior use that use a diagonal blade and fork, or a diagonal self-mating fork contact in both mates. Used also in cards in a rack.',
};
// Hot-pluggable
var sata_hot_pluggable_conn = {
nm: 'SATA hot-pluggable connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors for SATA computer peripherals. One mate is a card-edge socket, the other one is a plastic blade that emulates a PCB edge.',
};
var sas_pcie_hot_pluggable_conn = {
nm: 'SAS, PCIe hot-pluggable connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors for SAS, PCIe computer peripherals. One mate is a card-edge socket, the other one is a plastic blade that emulates a PCB edge.',
};
var sfp_hot_pluggable_conn = {
nm: 'SFP, PCIe hot-pluggable connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors for SFP computer peripherals. One mate is a card-edge socket, the other one uses a PCB edge.',
};
var misc_hot_pluggable_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. hot-pluggable connectors',
ds: 'Interior connectors for some other computer peripherals. One mate is a card-edge socket, the other one uses a PCB edge.',
};
// Misc. Appl. Specific
var high_pwr_rc_conn = {
nm: 'Hi-power RC model connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for more than 50 A designed for use inside a radio controller model (e.g., a car, airplane) or a drone. Two or three conductors.',
kw: ['XT30','XT60','XT90','EC-2','EC-3','EC-5','EC-8','TRX','Traxxas'],
sa: ['misc_power_naked_pin_conn','misc_prismatic_conn','misc_irregul_rect_conn','round_partitioned_face_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var sensor_conn = {
nm: 'Sensor connectors',
ds: 'Two-part connectors for individual wires, either wire-to-wire or wire-to-board. Single row, latches on the sides. Discrete wires are terminated through insulation displacement or stripped and held in a spring cage, or crimped in contacts.. Multi-port PCB headers accept 2 to 4 plugs. Application include sensors and CC-Link communications.',
kw: ['IDC','insulation displacement','poke-in','mass terminated','spring cage','multi-header','CC-Link'],
sa: ['dynamic_jfa_conn'],
};
var thermocouple_conn = {
nm: 'Thermocouple connectors',
ds: 'Two-circuit connectors with contacts made of two different metals to match the two metals in a thermocouple.',
};
var luminaire_conn = {
nm: 'Lighting fixture connectors',
ds: 'Connectors used in residential lighting fixtures.',
};
var misc_appl_specific_conn_ = {
nm: 'Misc. application specific connectors',
ds: 'Other rectangular connectors for a specific application.',
sa: ['board_sockets'],
};
// 12 Single circuit connectors family
// Disconnects
var quick_connect_disconnects = {
nm: 'Quick-connect disconnects',
ds: 'Flat blade (tab), single circuit connectors, male and female. Usually crimped to wires, one mate may be PCB-mounted or panel-mount. May be uninsulated, partially or fully insulated. The female mates to some switches and relays.',
kw: ['fast-on','fast-in','fast-fit','quick-connect','quick-disconnect','disconnect','tab'],
b: 1,
};
var bullet_disconnects = {
nm: 'Bullet disconnects',
ds: 'Wire-crimped, single circuit connectors, large hollow pin and matching socket. May be uninsulated, or partially insulated.',
kw: ['disconnect','bullet'],
};
var knife_disconnects = {
nm: 'Knife disconnects',
ds: 'Wire-crimped, single circuit connectors, self-mating (both mates look the same), looks like two hand clasping each other. May be uninsulated or partially insulated.',
kw: ['knife terminal,','disconnect'],
};
var misc_disconnects = {
nm: 'Misc. disconnects',
ds: 'Other single-circuit crimp connectors without a housing.',
};
// Naked pin
var banana_conn = {
nm: 'Banana connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Includes banana binding post, and dual banana.',
sa: ['bnc_adapters','phono_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_signal_naked_pin_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. signal naked-pin connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for temporary use that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is exposed. Unkeyed: the pin can rotate freely in the socket. Includes Tip connectors.',
};
var rc_bullets = {
nm: 'RC bullets',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for high current that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is exposed. Unkeyed: the pin can rotate freely in the socket. Bullets for RC model batteries.',
kw: ['RC bullet'],
sa: ['high_pwr_rc_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_power_naked_pin_conn = {
nm: 'High current naked-pin connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for high current that mate in family. Shroudless: the pin is exposed. Unkeyed: the pin can rotate freely in the socket. Includes Radsock, 3.6, 6, or 8 mm diameter.',
kw: ['Radsok'],
sa: ['hi_curr_plastic_unipole_conn'],
};
// Unipole connectors
var pin_and_socket_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Pin and socket unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single circuit connectors for individual wires, wire-to-wire. The hollow pins have a nominal diameter of 0.062 inch (1.57 mm). Male pin is hollow or a blade. Old standard connectors for appliances and automotive. Although most connectors use pins and sockets, somehow these connectors ended up being the ones that got the name "pin and socket"; on the street they may be called "Molex".',
sa: ['pin_socket_conn'],
};
var rubber_round_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Rubber shell unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors with a rubber shell. Used for deep sea immersion.',
sa: ['circular_conn'],
};
var slim_metal_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Slim metal unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single circuit connectors. Small diameter, long metal shell with a pleasant shape.',
sa: ['slim_circular_conn'],
};
var misc_sgnl_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. signal unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. Low current, shrouded. Some other type',
kw: ['circular_conn'],
};
var powerpole_conn = {
nm: 'Powerpole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit blocks that are interlocked together to form a larger, high current connector. Mostly non-gendered self-mating, though may be combined with gendered pin and socket blocks. Crimped to wires. Typically wire-to-wire, though it may include PCB-mounted versions.',
kw: ['PowerPole',],
sa: ['ev_dc_power_conn'],
};
var camlock_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Camlock unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for a temporary connection to high power. Shroudless, exposed pin. Used for street fairs, large generator sets.',
};
var powerlock_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Powerlock unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for a temporary connection to high power. Shrouded female, protected contacts. Used for street fairs, large generator sets.',
};
var energy_storage_conn = {
nm: 'Energy Storage connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors for large batteries. High current, plastic shell, unlatched..',
sa: ['hi_curr_plastic_unipole_conn'],
};
var large_metal_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Large metal unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors, high current, metal shell, latched.',
sa: ['misc_standard_circular_conn'],
};
var hi_curr_plastic_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'High current plastic round unipole connect.',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors, high current, plastic shell, latched. Includes, connectors for photo-voltaic solar panels.',
kw: ['PV','Solar','MC4', 'Lighting'],
sa: ['plastic_power_circular_conn','energy_storage_conn'],
};
var misc_pwr_unipole_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. power unipole connectors',
ds: 'Single-circuit connectors that mate in family. High-current, shrouded. Some other type',
kw: ['circular_conn'],
};
// 13 Concentric family
var phone_conn_2p5 = {
nm: '2.5 mm phone connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio, though some times to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. 2.5 mm diameter. The male plug (in-line, for the cable) has 2 external contacts (TS: tip and shield), 3 contacts (TRS: tip, ring and shield) or 4 contacts (TRRS: tip, ring, ring and shield). The female jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) uses spring leaves to mate to the tip and rings of the male plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Female plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. The original phone plug is used for headphones, microphones and electric musical instruments, in broadcasting patch cords, and was the original patch cord for telephone switchboards. Some devices include two phone connectors, possibly of different sizes or opposite genders.',
kw: ['2.5 mm','telephone plug, jack','TS (Tip Shield)','TRS (Tip Ring Shield)','TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Shield)','phone jack, plug','jack','plug'],
};
var phone_conn_3p5 = {
nm: ' 3.5 mm phone connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio, though some times to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. 3.5 mm diameter. The male plug (in-line, for the cable) has 2 external contacts (TS: tip and shield), 3 contacts (TRS: tip, ring and shield) or 4 contacts (TRRS: tip, ring, ring and shield). The female jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) uses spring leaves to mate to the tip and rings of the male plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Female plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. The original phone plug is used for headphones, microphones and electric musical instruments, in broadcasting patch cords, and was the original patch cord for telephone switchboards. Some devices include two phone connectors, possibly of different sizes or opposite genders.',
kw: ['3.5 mm','telephone plug, jack','TS (Tip Shield)','TRS (Tip Ring Shield)','TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Shield)','phone jack, plug','jack','plug'],
sa: ['phone_adapters'],
};
var phone_conn_6p35 = {
nm: '1/4 inch phone connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio, though some times to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. 1/4 inch (6.36 mm) diameter. The male plug (in-line, for the cable) has 2 external contacts (TS: tip and shield), 3 contacts (TRS: tip, ring and shield) or 4 contacts (TRRS: tip, ring, ring and shield). The female jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) uses spring leaves to mate to the tip and rings of the male plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Female plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. The original phone plug is used for headphones, microphones and electric musical instruments, in broadcasting patch cords, and was the original patch cord for telephone switchboards. Some devices include two phone connectors, possibly of different sizes or opposite genders.',
kw: ['1/4 inch','telephone plug, jack','TS (Tip Shield)','TRS (Tip Ring Shield)','TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Shield)','phone jack, plug','jack','plug'],
};
var phone_conn_misc = {
nm: 'Misc. size phone connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio, though some times to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. The diameter is something other than 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm or 1.4 inch (it may be 4.39, 5.23, or 7.5 mm). The male plug (in-line, for the cable) has 2 external contacts (TS: tip and shield), 3 contacts (TRS: tip, ring and shield) or 4 contacts (TRRS: tip, ring, ring and shield). The female jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) uses spring leaves to mate to the tip and rings of the male plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Female plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. The original phone plug is used for headphones, microphones and electric musical instruments, in broadcasting patch cords, and was the original patch cord for telephone switchboards. Some devices include two phone connectors, possibly of different sizes or opposite genders.',
kw: ['telephone plug, jack','TS (Tip Shield)','TRS (Tip Ring Shield)','TRRS (Tip Ring Ring Shield)','phone jack, plug','jack','plug'],
};
var std_coax_barrel_power_conn = {
nm: 'Std. coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. Also known as "DC coaxial". The female plug (in-line, for the cord from a power supply/wall wart) has 2 contacts: the outer one is a cylinder that surrounds a second, concave inner contact. The male jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) has a center pin and a spring leaf that mates to the outer contact of the female plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Male plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. Different outer diameter (2.0~6.5 mm) and inner diameter (0.65~4.3 mm) result in many permutations.',
kw: ['barrel power','DC power jack, plug'],
sa: ['coax_barrel_power_adapters'],
};
var eiaj_a_coax_barrel_power_conn = {
nm: 'EIAJ Type A coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. Also known as "DC coaxial". The female plug (in-line, for the cord from a power supply/wall wart) has 2 contacts: the outer one is a cylinder. The inner one is a fork. The plastic tip bulges out with a wider diameter than the metal cylinder. The male jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) has a center pin and a spring leaf that mates to the outer contact of the female plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted. Male plugs (in line) are also available for extension cords. Different outer diameter (2.0~6.5 mm) and inner diameter (0.65~4.3 mm) result in many permutations.',
kw: ['barrel power','DC power jack, plug'],
};
var rev_coax_barrel_power_conn = {
nm: 'Reverse gender coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used to power consumer products with low voltage DC. Reverse gender, including EIAJ Type B. The male plug (in-line, for the cord from a power supply/wall wart) has 2 contacts: the outer one is a cylinder that surrounds a pin. The female jack (PCB or panel mount, for the product) has a center socket and a spring leaf that mates to the outer contact of the female plug; it may have a switch that is operated when a plug is inserted.',
};
var cctv_power_barrel_conn = {
nm: 'CCTV coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'High-current, concentric exterior connectors used to power CCTV cameras, e-bikes, LED lighting. The female has 2 contacts: the outer one is a 5.5 mm diameter cylinder that surrounds a second, concave inner contact; it may look like an RCA (phone) female jack, but smaller. The male has a 2.1 mm diameter center pin split into 2 spring leaves.',
kw: ['CCTV','DC power jack, plug'],
};
var misc_coax_barrel_power_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. coax barrel power couplers',
ds: 'Some other type of barrel exterior connectors used to power consumer products with low voltage AC or DC. E.g, 3 circuits, male of female plug.',
kw: ['barrel power','DC power jack, plug'],
};
var phono_conn = {
nm: 'Phono (RCA) connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for audio for consumer products. The male plug (in-line, for the cord) has two contacts: a pin and 4-leaved shroud. The female is a jack (panel or PCB mount, may be dual) or a plug (in-line, for extension cords).',
kw: ['phono jack, plug','RCA','jack','plug'],
sa: ['phono_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var cigarette_lighter_conn = {
nm: 'Cigarette lighter connectors',
ds: 'Circular connectors to power accessories in vehicles.',
kw: ['Cigarette lighter'],
};
var concentric_contact_conn = {
nm: 'Concentric contacts connectors',
ds: 'Circular connectors that may be mated in any orientation (any angle) used in low power (signal) applications. Both mates have concentric cylindrical contacts contacts. Includes electric kettle connectors.',
kw: ['kettle', 'electric kettle'],
};
var flush_concentric_conn = {
nm: 'Flush concentric connectors',
ds: 'Circular connectors that may be mated in any orientation (any angle) used in low power (signal) applications. The plug has spring-loaded contacts. The contacts in the jack are concentric circles on a flush plane. Used in wearable communication equipment such as police radios.',
kw: ['police radio'],
};
var misc_concentric_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. concentric connectors',
ds: 'Circular connectors that may be mated in any orientation (any angle). The contacts are concentric. Includes "microphone" types.',
kw: ['microphone'],
};
// 14 Coax family
// Interior RF connectors
var mini_rf_cable_to_board_conn = {
nm: 'Miniature RF Cable-to-board connectors',
ds: 'Stubby PCB connector to connect a coaxial cable to a PCB, inside equipment (not accessible to the end-user).',
kw: ['coax','RF','cable-to-board','AMC','AMMC','CV-10','E.FL','FMC','G-Type','GSC','H.FL','HSC','JSC','MCRF','UMCC','U.FL','IPEX','IPAX','IPX','MHF','Ultra Miniature Coaxial','MMBX','MMCX','MMCX','CECC 22000','MMS','MMT','MS-145','MS-147','MS-151','MS-156','MS-162','MS-166','MS-180','OSMT','OSP','BMA','Pico II','PSMP','SMP','SMPM','SMPS','SSMCX','SSMCX','SWD','SWF','SWG','UMC','W.FL','W.FL2'],
sa: ['board_in_coax_termin'],
};
// Microwave RF connectors
var small_microwave_conn = {
nm: 'Small microwave connectors',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. Mating diameter is 3.5 mm or smaller. The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
kw: ['MC-Card','SSMB','OSMM','1.0/2.3','DIN41626','SSMC','Mini-SMP','SMPM','microwave','coax','RF'],
};
var smb_type_conn = {
nm: 'SMB microwave connectors & derivatives',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. Mating diameter is 3.7 mm; snap fit. The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
kw: ['RP-MCX','SMB','MCX','CECC 22220','OSX','PCX','FAKRA','Mini-SMB','microwave','coax','RF'],
sa: ['rf_automotive_conn'],
};
var medium_microwave_conn = {
nm: 'Medium microwave connectors',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. Mating diameter is 3.7 mm (threaded) or between 4.2 to 5.6 mm (any mating method). The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
kw: ['10-32','SSMA','SMC','OSSM','QMA','1mm','MSS','microwave','coax','RF'],
};
var sma_type_conn = {
nm: 'SMA microwave connectors & derivatives',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. Mating diameter is 6.35 mm; threaded. The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
kw: ['SMA','2.92mm','K-type','3.5 mm','APC-3.5','3.5 PC','BRM','OSM','RP-SMA','RT-SMA','microwave','coax','RF'],
};
var large_microwave_conn = {
nm: 'Large microwave connectors',
ds: 'To connect cables together or a cable to a PCB. Mating diameter is 6.4 mm or larger. The PCB connector is long or tall. For microwave test and radio equipment.',
kw: ['microwave','coax','RF','SMK','SMZ','Type 43','1.85 mm','2.4 mm','APC-2.4','OS-50'],
};
// Standard exterior RF connectors
var bnc_type_conn = {
nm: 'BNC RF connectors & derivatives',
ds: 'Standard bayonet connectors for radio frequency applications, such as scopes. Accessible to the end user; cable, panel or PCB mounted. Includes compatible variants, such as for higher frequency (UHD BNC). larger (C), or smaller (BNC HD, Mini BNC). Does not include twinax and triax.',
kw: ['coax','RF','BNC','UHD BNC','BNC UHD',,'MHV','SHV','RP BNC','Mini BNC','BNC Mini','BNC HD','HD BNC','C-type','coax','Twinaxial','Triaxial'],
sa: ['f_type_adapters'],
};
var tnc_type_conn = {
nm: 'TNC RF connectors & derivatives',
ds: 'Medium power threaded connectors for radio frequency applications, such as low power transceivers. Accessible to the end user. Cable, panel or PCB mounted. Includes derivatives such as reverse polarity (RP TNC). Does not include twinax and triax.',
kw: ['TNC','RP TNC','coax','RF'],
};
var n_type_conn = {
nm: 'N RF connectors & derivatives',
ds: 'Medium power connectors for radio frequency applications, such as low power transceivers. Accessible to the end user. Cable or panel mounted. Normally threaded. Includes derivatives such as reverse polarity (RP-N) and snap (QN).',
kw: ['N','RP-N','QN','coax','RF'],
};
var tv_video_conn = {
nm: 'TV, cable, video connectors',
ds: 'Connectors used for TV, cable TV, or video. Accessible to the end user. Cable, panel or PCB mounted.',
kw: ['Type-F','F-type','1.6-5.6 - IEC169-13','Belling-Lee','9,52','EC 61169-2','IEC 169-2','F-Type','WECo Mini','coax','TV','cable TV','video'],
sa: ['f_type_adapters'],
};
var telecom_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Telecom tower RF connectors',
ds: 'Low PMI (Passive Intermodulation) connectors used in cell-phone telecom towers. The female has three concentric cylinders: the center socket, a shield that fits inside the male shield, and the externally threaded body that fins inside the male\'s threaded ring.',
kw: ['coax','low PMI','RF', 'telecom'],
};
var misc_std_ext_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. standard exterior RF connectors',
ds: 'Standard-shaped RF connectors accessible to the end user, cable, panel or PCB mounted. Includes FME, and Mini-UHF.',
kw: ['FME','Mini-UHF','coax','RF'],
};
// Misc. RF external connectors
var slim_coax_conn = {
nm: 'Slim RF connectors',
ds: 'Similar to slim metal circular connectors.',
sa: ['slim_metal_circular_conn'],
};
var sexless_self_mate_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Genderless, self-mating, precision RF connectors',
ds: 'Flat-faced connectors that mate to an identical connector. Used in test equipment.',
kw: ['coax','RF','Sexless','Genderless','Precision','self-mate'],
};
var high_power_flange_rf_conn = {
nm: 'High power flange RF connectors',
ds: 'High power (10 kW at 100 MHz and above) connectors for radio frequency applications whose mating face is a flange. For Heliax cable. Each cable has a female plug. A male-to male interposer connects the center conductors. The shields are flanges that are flush-mounted directly to each other. Adapters to smaller connectors are common. Flush flange held with screws. Used in high-power radio transmitters.',
kw: ['coax','RF','Heliax','flange','1-5/8" EIA flange','3-1/8" EIA flange','4-1/2" EIA flange','6-1/8" EIA flange'],
};
var odd_shape_rf_conn = {
nm: 'Odd-shaped RF connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for radio frequency applications, accessible to the end user, with an odd shape: self-mating other than flat faced, or the shield is pulled back onto the cable, etc..',
kw: ['coax','RF'],
};
// Non-RF coax connectors
var twinax_conn = {
nm: 'Twinaxial connectors',
ds: 'Coaxial connectors with two side-by-side center contacts, undefined impedance, accessible to the end user. Technically a "circular connector", but classified as a coaxial connector because it uses the same housing as a standard coaxial connector.',
kw: ['coax','twinax'],
};
var triax_conn = {
nm: 'Triaxial connectors',
ds: 'Coaxial connectors with two concentry shields, undefined impedance, accessible to the end user.',
kw: ['coax','triaxial'],
};
var hv_coax_conn = {
nm: 'High voltage coaxial connectors',
ds: 'Coaxial connectors for high voltage, accessible to the end user.',
kw: ['coax','high voltage'],
};
var misc_non_rf_coax_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. non-RF coax connectors',
ds: 'Barrel exterior connectors used for other applications.',
};
// 15 Circular family
var mini_xlr_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Mini-XLR circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts with 3 pins. Self-latching, released by pressing a button. For use in professional audio. The outer mating diameter is 8.5 mm.',
kw: ['XLR','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var std_xlr_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Standard XLR circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Self-latching, released by pressing a button. For use in professional audio. The outer mating diameter is 15.5 mm.',
sa: ['phone_adapters','bnc_adapters'],
kw: ['XLR','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var xlr_derivative_circular_conn = {
nm: 'XLR derivative circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors similar to the XLR connector. The outer mating diameter is something other than 8.5 or 15.5 mm.',
};
var mini_din_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Mini-DIN circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the German DIN standard; the mating diameter is 9 mm, which is smaller than a standard DIN. General purpose or video.',
kw: ['DIN','Mini DIN','receptacle','plug','circular'],
sa: ['d_sub_adapters'],
};
var power_din_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Power-DIN circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts similar to the German DIN 41524 standard. Mating diameter is 10.3 mm. Used for AC power adapters. 3 or 4 pins.',
kw: ['DIN','DIN speaker','receptacle','plug','circular'],
sa: ['coax_barrel_power_adapters'],
};
var std_din_circ_conn = {
nm: 'DIN circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the German DIN 41524 standard. Mating diameter is 13.3 mm. Used for audio and MIDI. From 3 to 14 pins. Also, a 2-pin DIN 41529 loudspeaker connector.',
kw: ['DIN','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var din_loudspeaker_circ_conn = {
nm: 'DIN loudspeaker connector',
ds: 'Round connectors with a single blade and a single pin per the German DIN 41529 standard. Used for loudspeakers and DC power adapters.',
kw: ['DIN speaker','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var tuchel_style_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Tuchel-style connectors',
ds: 'Precursors to the DIN connector, blade contacts, 16 mm thread.',
};
var mil_5015_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 5015 circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-5015. Metal shell, threaded coupling (though bayonet variants are available).',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-5015','MIL-spec 5015','5015'],
};
var mil_22992_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 22992 circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-22992. Large, high power, waterproof. Metal shell, threaded coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-22992','MIL-spec 22992','22992'],
};
var mil_26482_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 26482 circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-26482. Metal shell, bayonet coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-26482','MIL-spec 26482','26482'],
};
var mil_26500_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 26500 circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-26500. Waterproof. Metal shell, threaded coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-26500','MIL-spec 26500','26500'],
};
var mil_28840_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 28840 circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-28840. Metal shell, threaded coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-28840','MIL-spec 28840','28840'],
};
var mil_38999_I_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 38999 Series I circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series I. Waterproof. Metal shell, bayonet coupling. Scoop-proof. The code for the shell size is a letter (from A to J), corresponding respectively to an insert size marked by an odd number (from 9 to 25); the mating thread size is (code + 1)/16 inch.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-38999 Series I','MIL-spec 38999 Series I','38999 Series I'],
};
var mil_38999_II_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 38999 Series II circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series II. Waterproof. Metal shell, low-profile bayonet coupling. Not scoop-proof. The code for the shell size is a letter (from A to J), corresponding respectively to an insert size marked by an odd number (from 9 to 25); the mating thread size is (code + 1)/16 inch.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-38999 Series II','MIL-spec 38999 Series II','38999 Series II'],
};
var mil_38999_III_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 38999 Series III circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series III. Waterproof. Metal shell, triple-start threaded coupling. Scoop-proof. The code for the shell size is a letter (from A to J), corresponding respectively to an insert size marked by an odd number (from 9 to 25); the mating thread size is (code + 1)/16 inch.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-38999 Series III','MIL-spec 38999 Series III','38999 Series III'],
};
var mil_38999_IV_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 38999 Series IV circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-38999 Series IV. Waterproof. Metal shell, "Breach-Lok" coupling. Scoop-proof. The code for the shell size is a letter (from A to J), corresponding respectively to an insert size marked by an odd number (from 9 to 25); the mating thread size is (code + 1)/16 inch.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-38999 Series IV','MIL-spec 38999 Series IV','38999 Series IV'],
};
var mil_83723_II_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 83723 Series II circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-83723 Series II. Waterproof. Metal shell, bayonet coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-83723 Series II','MIL-spec 83723 Series II','83723 Series II'],
};
var mil_83723_III_circ_conn = {
nm: 'MIL-spec 83723 Series III circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per US military standard MIL-DTL-83723 Series III. Waterproof. Metal shell, triple-start threaded coupling.',
kw: ['MIL-DTL-83723 Series III','MIL-spec 83723 Series III','83723 Series III'],
};
var mil_misc_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. MIL-spec circular connectors',
ds: 'Rugged round connectors with non-concentric contacts per some other US military standard. Metal shell.',
};
var iec_78_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC 7/8 inch standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per European IEC standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is 7/8 inch (threaded).',
kw: ['IEC','7/8','Harax','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var iec_m5_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC M5 standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is M5 (threaded) or 5 mm (other).',
kw: ['IEC','M5','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var iec_m8_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC M8 standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is M8 (threaded) or 8 mm (other).',
kw: ['IEC','M8','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var iec_m12_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC M12 standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is M12 (threaded) or 12 mm (other).',
kw: ['IEC','M12','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var iec_medium_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Medium IEC-like circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts similar to the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter more than 16 mm but less than 23 mm.',
};
var iec_m23_circular_conn = {
nm: 'IEC M23 standard circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts per the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is M23 (threaded) or 23 mm (other).',
kw: ['IEC','M23','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var iec_large_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Large IEC-like circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts similar to the European IEC 61076-2-111 standard for industrial applications. Mating diameter is more than 23 mm.',
};
var aviation_gx_circular_conn = {
nm: '"Aviation" GX circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Threaded metal shell. Insert protrudes past threaded metal shell. Commonly known as "aviation connectors". The number is the approximate thread diameter. Standard sizes are GX12 (M13 thread), GX16 (M16), GX20 (M19), GX25 (M25), GX30 (M29), GX35 (M34), GX40 (M42 thread). The insert protrudes past the threaded metal shell.',
kw: ['Aviation','GX12','GX16','GX20','receptacle','plug','circular'],
};
var xs_circular_conn = {
nm: 'XS circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Threaded metal shell. The key protrudes into the insert. The number refers to the diameter of the hole into which the bulkhead connector is mounted (e.g. XS6 in a 6 mm hole). Standard sizes are XS6, XS7, XS8, XS9, XS10, XS12, XS16. Sometimes considered "aviation connectors".',
kw: ['XS'],
};
var cnr01_circular_conn = {
nm: 'CNR01 circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Threaded metal shell. Per the Japanese JIS C 5432:1994 standard. Multiple outward keys on shrouded mate. The number may refer to either the mounting hole diameter or the insert size. Standard sizes are: 13 (M18x1 thread), 16 (M22x1), 21 (M26x1), 25 (M30x1), 30 (M35x1.5). Sometimes considered "aviation connectors".',
kw: ['CNR01','R01','JIS C 5432'],
};
var p_type_circular_conn = {
nm: 'P-type circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Non-standard extension of CNR01 connectors. Threaded metal shell. Multiple inward keys on non-shrouded mate. The number may refer to either the mounting hole diameter or the insert size. Standard sizes are: 30 (M35x1.5), 39 (M44x1.5), 47 (M52x1.5), and 54 (M59x1.5). Sometimes considered "aviation connectors".',
};
var propr_metal_unlatched_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Unlatched metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that do not lock to the mate: slide-on or snap-on. They are pushed into the mate and are held in place by friction, a detent, a snap, or a magnet; they are unmated simply by pulling out. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Slide-on circular','Push-on circular'],
};
var propr_metal_push_pull_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Push-pull metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that latch automatically when mated, are unlatched by sliding a sleeve backward. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Push-pull circular connectors'],
};
var propr_metal_twist_release_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Twist-to-release metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that latch automatically when mated, are unlatched by twisting a ring a fraction of a turn. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Twist-unlatch circular connectors'],
};
var propr_metal_bayonet_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Bayonet metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that are latched manually by twisting a coupling ring a fraction of a turn, unlatched by turning it in the opposite direction. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Bayonet circular'],
};
var propr_metal_threaded_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Threaded metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that are latched manually by turning a coupling ring multiple turns, unlatched by turning it in the opposite direction. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Threaded circular'],
};
var propr_metal_misc_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that are fastened in some other way. The shell is metal.',
kw: ['Threaded circular'],
};
var slim_plastic_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Slim plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, long plastic shell with a pleasant shape. Latches automatically when mated.',
kw: ['LEMO'],
};
var slim_metal_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Slim metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, long metal shell with a pleasant shape. Latches automatically when mated.',
sa: ['slim_coax_conn'],
kw: ['LEMO'],
};
var hi_density_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Wearable high-density circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, long metal shell. Latches automatically when mated. Push-pull latching. Used in harsh conditions.',
sa: ['wearable_circ_conn'],
};
var nano_plastic_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Nano plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Small, minimalistic round connectors with non-concentric contacts and highest contact density. Industry semi-standard. The plastic insert forms a simple cylindrical shroud. Keyed by the shape of the insert. Mating diamater less than 5.5 mm.',
};
var micro_plastic_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Micro plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Small, minimalistic round connectors with non-concentric contacts and highest contact density. Industry semi-standard. The plastic insert forms a simple cylindrical shroud. Keyed by the shape of the insert. Mating diamater more than 5.5 mm.',
};
var nano_metal_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Nano metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Small, minimalistic round connectors with non-concentric contacts and highest contact density. Industry semi-standard. The plastic insert of a nano-plastic circular connector is installed in an outer metal shell. Keyed by the shape of the insert. Mating diamater less than 5.5 mm.',
};
var micro_metal_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Micro metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Small, minimalistic round connectors with non-concentric contacts and highest contact density. Industry semi-standard. The plastic insert of a micro-plastic circular connector is installed in an outer metal shell. Keyed by the shape of the insert. Mating diamater more than 5.5 mm.',
};
var trieco_plastic_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Tri-eco plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard circular connectors with 3-stud bayonet fastening. All plastic shell. Amphenol Sine Systems - ITT Cannon - Ecomate Aquarius, RM, RSSM; Trident Neptune, Trident Ringlock; Souriau - Trim Trio',
};
var trieco_metal_ring_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Tri-eco metal-ring circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard circular connectors with 3-stud bayonet fastening. Plastic shell with metal fasteing ring. Amphenol Sine Systems - ITT Cannon - Ecomate Aquarius, RM, RSSM; Trident Neptune, Trident Ringlock; Souriau - Trim Trio',
};
var trieco_metal_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Tri-eco metal circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard circular connectors with 3-stud bayonet fastening. All metal shell. Amphenol Sine Systems - ITT Cannon - Ecomate Aquarius, RM, RSSM; Trident Neptune, Trident Ringlock; Souriau - Trim Trio',
};
var x_micro_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'Micro X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. The mating diamater of the bayonet version is 9.2 mm. Variously named Micro or Mini.',
kw: ['Mini','Micro'],
};
var x_mini_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'Mini X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. The mating diamater of the bayonet version is 14.2 mm. Variously named Mini or Standard.',
kw: ['Mini','Standard'],
};
var x_middle_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'Middle X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. The mating diamater of the bayonet version is 18.5 mm. Variously named Middle or Multi-con.',
kw: ['Middle','Multi-con'],
};
var x_maxi_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'Maxi X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. The mating diamater of the bayonet version is 23 mm. Variously named Maxi or Large.',
kw: ['Maxi','Large'],
};
var x_mega_plastic_circular_con = {
nm: 'Mega X-style plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Small diameter, plug has a long shell. Usually 2-stud reverse-bayonet, but also threaded and twist-unlock. Plastic shell. Conxall design, copied by others. The mating diamater of the bayonet version is 27.3 mm.',
kw: ['Mega'],
};
var rd24_power_circular_conn = {
nm: 'RD24 plastic power circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard high-power, round connectors with non-concentric contacts and a sealed plastic shell (other than standard AC power connectors). Uses RD24x1/8 knurl thread. One circuit is dedicated for Earth.',
kw: ['Plastic power','RD24'],
};
var sp_type_circular_conn = {
nm: 'SP-type circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Threaded plastic shell. Non-shrouded mate has multiple inward keys. Black body, blue locking ring and ahell-nut.',
};
var thread_plastic_power_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Threaded plastic power circular connectors',
ds: 'High-power, round connectors with non-concentric contacts and a sealed plastic shell (other than standard AC power connectors). Proprietary, threaded fastening.',
kw: ['Plastic power'],
};
var bayonet_plastic_power_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Bayonet plastic power circular connectors',
ds: 'High-power, round connectors with non-concentric contacts and a sealed plastic shell (other than standard AC power connectors). Proprietary, bayonet fastening.',
kw: ['Plastic power'],
};
var misc_plastic_power_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc.plastic power circular connectors',
ds: 'High-power, round connectors with non-concentric contacts and a sealed plastic shell (other than standard AC power connectors). Proprietary, self-latching / some other release mechanism.',
kw: ['Plastic power'],
};
var propr_plastic_unlatched_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Unlatched plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that do not lock to the mate: slide-on or snap-on. They are pushed into the mate and are held in place by friction, a detent, a snap, or a magnet; they are unmated simply by pulling out. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Slide-on circular','Push-on circular'],
};
var propr_plastic_push_pull_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Push-pull plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that latch automatically when mated, are unlatched by sliding a sleeve backward. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Push-pull circular connectors'],
};
var propr_plastic_metal_lever_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Metal lever latch circular connectors',
ds: 'Circular connectors with a plastic shell. Self-latching with a metal lever for a latch, pressed to relase.',
};
var propr_plastic_press_release_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Press-pull plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that latch automatically when mated, are unlatched by pressing a button. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Button-unlatch circular connectors','Press-unlatch circular connectors'],
};
var propr_plastic_twist_release_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Twist-pull plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that latch automatically when mated, are unlatched by twisting a ring. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Twist-unlatch circular connectors'],
};
var propr_plastic_bayonet_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Bayonet plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that are latched manually by twisting a coupling ring a fraction of a turn, unlatched by turning it in the opposite direction. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Bayonet circular'],
};
var propr_plastic_threaded_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Threaded plastic circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts that are latched manually by turning a coupling ring multiple turns, unlatched by turning it in the opposite direction. The shell is plastic.',
kw: ['Threaded circular'],
};
var propr_rubber_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Proprietary rubber circular connectors',
ds: 'General purpose, proprietary, round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a rubber shell.',
};
var ebike_signal_circ_conn = {
nm: 'E-bike signal circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for low power signals in electric bicycles.',
};
var ebike_charger_circ_conn = {
nm: 'E-bike charger circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts between the charger and the battery in electric bicycles.',
};
var ebike_battery_circ_conn = {
nm: 'E-bike battery circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts between the battery and the motor controller in electric bicycles.',
};
var ebike_motor_circ_conn = {
nm: 'E-bike motor circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts between the motor controller and the motor in electric bicycles.',
};
var iso15170_circular_conn = {
nm: 'ISO 15170 circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts. Bayonet fastening, plastic shell. Multiple keys in an inner shell of the shrouded mate point inward. Per the ISO 15170 standard.',
kw: ['ISO 15170'],
};
var harsh_env_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Harsh environment circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts and plastic shell used in harsh automotive environments.',
};
var hsd_circular_conn = {
nm: 'HSD circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard round connectors with four contacts and a FAKRA plastic shell for infotainment systems in vehicles.',
sa: ['rf_automotive_conn'],
};
var traction_batt_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Traction battery circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for automotive traction batteries.',
};
var misc_automotive_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. automotive circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for automotive use.',
};
var explosion_proof_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Explosion-proof circular connectors',
ds: 'Connectors with non-concentric contacts used in industrial applications, able to withstand an explosion.',
b: 1,
};
var nuclear_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Nuclear circular connectors',
ds: 'Connectors with non-concentric contacts used in nuclear applications.',
};
var misc_industrial_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. industrial circular connectors',
ds: 'Other connectors with non-concentric contacts used in industrial applications.',
};
var misc_appl_spec_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. application-specific circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for specific applications other than vehicles or under-water.',
};
var railway_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Railway circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for trains and railways.',
b: 1,
};
var aviation_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Aviation circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in airplanes.',
};
var unshr_rubber_wet_mate_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Shroudless rubber wet-mate circular conn.',
ds: 'Semi-standard round connectors with an shroudless rubber body and non-concentric contacts connected and used under-water.',
};
var shrouded_rubber_wet_mate_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Shrouded rubber wet-mate circular connectors',
ds: 'Semi-standard round connectors with a shrouded rubber body and non-concentric contacts connected and used under-water.',
};
var ktk_circular_conn = {
nm: 'KTK circular connectors',
ds: 'Industry standard hermaphrodite, shroudless round connectors suitable for immersion, wet-wate or down-well in oil wells. , uses RD24x1/8 knurl thread. One circuit is dedicated for Earth.',
kw: ['wet-mate','down-well'],
};
var metal_dry_mate_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Metal dry-mate circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with a metal shell and non-concentric contacts used under-water but connected when dry. The insert is normal.',
};
var metal_wet_mate_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Metal wet-mate circular connectors',
ds: 'Rround connectors with a metal shell and non-concentric contacts connected and used under-water. The insert is normal.',
};
var segmented_dry_mate_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Segmented dry-mate circular connectors',
ds: 'Semi-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts used under-water but connected when dry. The insert is a circle with a segment cut-off to provide keying.',
};
var led_lighting_circ_conn = {
nm: 'LED lighting circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in LED lighting.',
};
var misc_lighting_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. lighting circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use in lighting other than LED.',
};
// Anomalous circular connector
var circle_hex_conn = {
nm: 'Circle-hex connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts with an shroudless hexagonal plastic shell and a meltal twist latch.',
};
var vintage_shroudless_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Vintage shroudless circular connectors',
ds: 'Old round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a metal shell but no shroud.',
kw: ['shroudless'],
};
var misc_shroudless_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. shroudless circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts with a plastic shell but no shroud.',
kw: ['shroudless'],
};
var public_addr_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Public address circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts for use on a stage, music recording, broadcasting.',
sa: ['genderless_circular_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var wearable_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Wearable circular connectors',
ds: 'Easy-to-clean, semi-standard round connectors with non-concentric contacts for muddy conditions. For equipment worn by uniformed personnell. One mate has pogo pins that may retract when unmated. The other mate has flush targets.',
ds: 'Round connectors with non-concentric contacts .',
sa: ['hi_density_circ_conn'],
kw: ['Easy clean'],
};
var misc_pogo_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. pogo pin circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with pogo pins.',
sa: ['wearable_circ_conn'],
};
var misc_genderless_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. genderless circular connectors',
ds: 'Round connectors with flat contacts in a circle flush against the housing.',
sa: ['public_addr_circ_conn'],
};
var multi_sub_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Multi-sub-circular connectors',
ds: 'Multiple circular connectors within a circular connector. For example, for multiple Ethernet channels.',
kw: ['Multi circular'],
};
var multi_coax_circular_conn = {
nm: 'Multi-coax connectors',
ds: 'Multiple coaxial connectors within a circular connector. For example, for multiple radio frequency channels.',
kw: ['Multi coax'],
};
var misc_compound_circ_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. compound circular connectors',
ds: 'Some other circular connectors with internal sub-connectors.',
};
// 16 Exterior signal connectors family
var d_sub_conn = {
nm: 'D-sub connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 2.77 mm pitch, gendered. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes DE-09 (incorrectly called "DB9"), DB-25 and "VGA".',
kw: ['DB-25','VGA','DE-09'],
sa: ['d_sub_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var micro_d_conn = {
nm: 'Micro-D connectors',
ds: 'Small-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 1.27 mm pitch, gendered, smaller than a D-sub. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
};
var nano_d_conn = {
nm: 'Nano-D connectors',
ds: 'Small connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 0.064 mm pitch, gendered, much smaller than a D-sub. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
};
var misc_gendered_d_shell_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. gendered D-shell conn.',
ds: 'Other medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face. Pins and sockets. For communications and industrial applications. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes D-sub (e.g. DE9, DB-25) and Centronix.',
kw: ['Micro-D', 'SCSI-3', 'SCSI-4'],
};
var micro_ribbon_conn = {
nm: 'Micro ribbon ("Centronics") connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 2.2 mm pitch. Same shell as D-Sub. Same genderless contacts as "Blue Ribbon" drawer connector: shrouded mate has a central rib with slide contacts on either side; other mate has s slot with slide contacts on the outer surfaces. 24-circuit used for the GPIB (HPIB, IEEE 388) interface. 36-circuit used for IEEE 1284 ("Centronics") computer printer parallel interface. 50-circuit used for SCSI computer link and for RJ21X office telephone connectors. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['IEEE 488','IEEE 1284','Parallel printer','GPIB','HPIB','Centronics','SCSI','RJ21X','57 series','AAUI'],
sa: ['d_sub_conn', 'drawer_conn'],
};
var shrunk_d_ribbon_conn = {
nm: 'Shrunk-D ribbon connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 0.8 mm pitch. Four rows of staggered PCB contacts. Smaller than Blue Ribbon. Genderless: shrouded mate has a central rib with slide contacts on either side; other mate has s slot with slide contacts on the outer surfaces. 24-circuit used for the GPIB (HPIB, IEEE 388) interface. 36-circuit used for IEEE 1284 ("Centronics") computer printer parallel interface. 50-circuit used for SCSI computer link and for RJ21X office telephone connectors. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
};
var mini_d_ribbon_conn = {
nm: 'Mini-D ribbon connectors',
ds: 'Medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face for communications and industrial applications. 1.27 mm pitch. Smaller than Blue Ribbon. Genderless: shrouded mate has a central rib with slide contacts on either side; other mate has s slot with slide contacts on the outer surfaces. 24-circuit used for the GPIB (HPIB, IEEE 388) interface. 36-circuit used for IEEE 1284 ("Centronics") computer printer parallel interface. 50-circuit used for SCSI computer link and for RJ21X office telephone connectors. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Also mates to Mini-D board-to-board connectors',
kw: ['SCSI-3'],
sa: ['d_shell_b2b_conn'],
};
var misc_genderless_d_shell_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. genderless D-shell conn.',
ds: 'Other medium-sized connectors with a trapezoidal (D-shaped) mating face. Flat contacts slide agains each other. For communications and industrial applications. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment). Includes D-sub (e.g. DE9, DB-25) and Centronix.',
kw: ['SCSI-3'],
};
var modular_conn = {
nm: 'Modular connectors',
ds: 'Standard connectors for tepephones. Now adopted for data I/O, such as Etherenet RJ45. The in-line male is crimped on a flat cable and has exposed contacts; it has no shell. Exterior connector for 2 to 8 circuits.',
kw: ['Modular','RJ11','RJ45','Ethernet'],
sa: ['d_sub_adapters','modular_adapters'],
b: 1,
};
var country_specific_phone_conn = {
nm: 'Telephone wall connectors',
ds: 'Connectors for land-line telephones in variuos countries, other than modular.',
};
var usb_conn = {
nm: 'USB data I/O connectors',
ds: 'USB connnectors for computer data. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['USB'],
b: 1,
};
var firewire_conn = {
nm: 'Firewire data I/O connectors',
ds: 'Firewire (IEEE 1394) connnectors for computer data. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['Firewire','IEEE 1394'],
};
var esata_conn = {
nm: 'eSATA data I/O connectors',
ds: 'eSATA connnectors for computer data. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['SATA', 'eSATA'],
};
var lightning_conn = {
nm: 'Apple Lightning data I/O connectors',
ds: 'Apple Lightning connnectors for computer data. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['Lightning', 'Apple'],
};
var misc_data_io_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. data I/O connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for computer data, some other standard. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
};
var displayport_conn = {
nm: 'DisplayPort video connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for video and monitors, DisplayPort and mini-DisplayPort (which is also ThunderBolt 1, 2). For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['DisplayPort','ThunderBolt 1, 2'],
};
var dvi_conn = {
nm: 'DVI video connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for video and monitors, DVI standard. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['DVI'],
};
var hdmi_conn = {
nm: 'HDMI video connectors',
ds: 'Connnectors for video and monitors, HDMI standard. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['HDMI'],
};
var misc_video_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. video connectors',
ds: 'Other connnectors for video and monitors: SCART, mini-VGA. For exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment).',
kw: ['SCART','Mini-VGA'],
};
var pogo_magnetic_ext_conn = {
nm: 'Pogo, magnetic exterior connectors',
ds: 'Exterior connectors with pogo pins on one mate, flush pads on the other mate. Magnetic fastening',
sa: ['pogo_comp','flush_concentric_conn','pogo_rect_conn'],
};
var home_theater_speaker_conn = {
nm: 'Home-theater speaker connectors',
ds: 'Two-circuit connectors for home theater speakers',
};
var misc_ext_other_signal_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. various shape ext. signal conn.',
ds: 'Misc. signal connector for exterior use (accessible to the end-user, outside equipment) with shape other than rectangular or trapezoidal.',
};
// 17 Exterior power connectors family
var cee7_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'CEE7 AC power connectors',
ds: 'European AC power outlet connectors per the CEE7 standard.',
b: 1,
};
var nema_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'NEMA AC power connectors',
ds: 'North-American AC power outlet connectors per the NEMA standard. Includes twistlock.',
b: 1,
};
var misc_country_specific_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'Country-specific AC power connectors',
ds: 'AC power outlet connectors other than the CEE7 and NEMA standards',
};
var iec_60320_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'IEC 60320 AC appliance couplers',
ds: 'Connectors that connect the power cord to the product. IEC 60320 standard. For line voltage AC power, for high current (more than 10 A) and high voltage (more than 100 V). Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.',
kw: ['IEC AC power', '60320'],
b: 1,
};
var vintage_appliance_couplers = {
nm: 'Vintage AC appliance couplers',
ds: 'Connectors that connect the power cord to the product. Non-standard. For line voltage AC power, for high current (more than 10 A) and high voltage (more than 100 V). Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.',
b: 1,
};
var nema_twist_lock_ac_power_conn = {
nm: 'NEMA twist-lock AC power connectors',
ds: 'North-American AC power connectors that are locked by twisting. NEMA standard',
};
var iec_60309_pin_and_sleeve_conn = {
nm: 'IEC 60309 Pin & sleeve AC power conn.',
ds: 'Large round connectors with non-concentric contacts for AC power. Per the IEC 60309 standard (EU).',
kw: ['AC power','Pin & sleeve', '60309', 'IEC'],
b: 1,
};
var nema_pin_and_sleeve_conn = {
nm: 'NEMA Pin & sleeve AC power connectors',
ds: 'Large round connectors with non-concentric contacts for AC power. Per the NEMA standard (US).',
kw: ['AC power','Pin & sleeve', 'NEMA'],
};
var ev_charge_power_conn = {
nm: 'EV charging connectors',
ds: 'Large AC or DC power connectors to charge an Electric Vehicle',
b: 1,
};
var misc_industry_specific_power_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. industry-specific power connectors',
ds: 'Some other high power connector for a specific industry.',
b: 1,
};
// DC
var dc_couplers = {
nm: 'DC couplers',
ds: 'Connectors at the end of cord fron an AC adapter or transformer and at the power inlet of a product.',
};
var forklift_batt_conn = {
nm: 'Forklift battery connectors',
ds: 'High power DC connector for a low voltage traction battery, such as for forklifts. In the USA. Based on the Anderson Powerpole SB connector. in Europe. Based on the EN 1175-1, DIN VDE 0623-589 standard.',
kw: ['charging','forklift','Anderson','battery','powerpole','SB','EN 1175-1','VDE 0623-589','DIN 0623-589','EBC'],
sa: ['powerpole_conn','high_pwr_interior_ev_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var e_bike_charge_conn = {
nm: 'e-bike charge connectors',
ds: 'High power DC connector from the charger to the traction battery of an electric bicycle.',
sa: ['powerpole_conn','high_pwr_interior_ev_conn'],
b: 1,
};
var misc_ev_dc_power_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. battery charge connectors',
ds: 'High power DC connector for a low voltage traction battery for other vehicles, such as golf carts.',
};
var misc_ext_dc_power_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. exterior DC power connectors',
ds: 'Other connectors for DC power. Designed to be accessible by the end-user, on the outside a product.
Any shape.
Removable by hand (no tool required).',
};
// 18 Industrial connectors family
var industr_std_heavy_duty_conn = {
nm: 'Standard heavy-duty industrial connectors',
ds: 'Heavy-duty industrial connectors with inserts.',
};
var industr_zif_conn = {
nm: 'Industrial ZIF connectors',
ds: 'Heavy-duty industrial connectors with zero insertion force.',
};
var misc_heavy_duty_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. heavy-duty connectors',
ds: 'Other heavy-duty industrial connectors.',
};
var indust_power_conn = {
nm: 'Industrial power connectors',
ds: 'Industrial connectors for AC power.',
};
var indust_valve_conn = {
nm: 'Industrial valve connectors',
ds: 'Industrial connectors for solenoid valves.',
};
var misc_industr_conn = {
nm: 'Misc. industrial connectors',
ds: 'Industrial connectors of some other kind.',
};
// 19 Inter-class components family
var f_type_adapters = {
nm: 'F-type adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between an F-type coax connector and a connector other than that.',
};
var bnc_adapters = {
nm: 'BNC adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a BNC coax connector and a connector other than that.',
};
var coax_barrel_power_adapters = {
nm: 'Coax barrel power adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a Coax barrel power connector and a connector other than that.',
sa: ['std_coax_barrel_power_conn'],
};
var phone_adapters = {
nm: 'Phone adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a Phone connector and a connector other than that.',
sa: ['phone_conn_3p5'],
};
var phono_adapters = {
nm: 'Phono (RCA) adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a Phono (RCA) connector and a connector other than that.',
};
var d_sub_adapters = {
nm: 'D-sub adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a D-sub connector and a connector other than that.',
};
var modular_adapters = {
nm: 'Modular adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between a Modular connector and a connector other than that.',
};
var misc_adapters = {
nm: 'Other adapters',
ds: 'Adapters between other classes of components.',
};
var other_multi_class_components = {
nm: 'Misc. multi-class components',
ds: 'Components that belong to different classes.',
};
// 20 Non-electric components family
var glass_fiber_optic_conn = {
nm: 'Glass fiber-optic connector',
ds: 'Connectors terminated to glass optical fibers.',
};
var pof_fiber_optic_conn = {
nm: 'POF fiber-optic connector',
ds: 'Connectors terminated to plastic optical fibers. 1.0 mm, snap-in, single or dual',
};
var waveguide_flanges = {
nm: 'Wave guide flanges',
ds: 'Installed at the end of wave guide tubes.',
b: 1,
};
var wireless_pwr_conn = {
nm: 'Wireless power connectors',
ds: 'Transfer power wirelessly.',
};
var keystone_plates = {
nm: 'Keystone plates',
ds: 'Wall-mount plate into which sub-connectors are snapped: phone, Ethernet, TV, video, speakers.',
};
var rectangular_frames = {
nm: 'Rectangular connector frames',
ds: 'Holders into which any combination of rectangualr connector is snapped.',
};
var cable_glands_bushings = {
nm: 'Cable glands, bushings',
ds: 'Protect a cable as it goes through a panel. May be sealed. May offer strain relief',
};
var ribbon_cable_guides = {
nm: 'Board-in ribbon cable guides',
ds: 'Mounted to PCB first to hold stripped ribbon cable (round conductors) while it is being soldered directly to the PCB. Permanent. No plug is installed on the ribbon cable.',
kw: ['ribbon cable','socket',],
sa: ['bump_idc_conn','ffc_fpc_lif_sockets'],
};