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<font size=3>I use the Tyco circular connectors. I've standardized
on the Tyco 206061-1 4 pin connector. I use a single pin for +15,
-15, +5, and ground. They make this connector in-line and panel
mount. It takes a single hole to panel mount so it is easy.
It's a 1/4 turn locking connector.<br><br>
Dave<br><br>
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At 02:12 AM 12/2/2004, Tom Arnold wrote:<br>
<blockquote type=cite class=cite cite>I'm hoping people have good
opinions/ideas on this...<br><br>
I'm trying to settle on an external power connector to standardize
on.<br>
I've built a few rackmount supplies that give me +-12,+-15,+-5 and I want
a<br>
good connector to run to fracrac boxes and other rack units.<br><br>
I've been thinking of using CB mic connectors for this. I used to
know<br>
these as the CBC4,CBC5,CBC6 connectors. <br>
<a href="https://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=147" eudora="autourl">https://www.gijoesradioelectronics.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=147</a><br>
has some pictures ( the C4,5,6 ). They are just metal shell
connectors with<br>
a threaded locking collar. The jacks are cheap, the connectors are
cheap.<br><br>
I looked in Mouser at various connectors and the closest I see to
something<br>
like this in a decent quality connector would be one of those black
plastic<br>
with the seperate pins, where the pins themselves cost more then the
cheaper<br>
mic connectors.<br><br>
I think my answer is gonna be "Quality costs money", but I
figure I'd ask<br>
what other people use in case someone has a good option.<br><br>
Thanks!<br><br>
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