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Tolerance of board-to-board headers

I am designing two boards. The bottom one is the power board that contains power switches on IMS (metal-clad board), while the top board is the logic board (4-layer FR4). Board to board height is ...
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How do you make custom THT (through-hole) connectors?

I have a project that requires a connector that is no longer manufactured which would interface with an old device. For prototyping, I have been salvaging this connector from old peripherals that used ...
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2 votes
2 answers
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Connectors in high volume manufacturing?

How are connectors such as USB handled in high volume manufacture? Would the panelized board leave room to place these connectors or would the panel be cut apart and the connectors added later. Is ...
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Need help with a vertical mount, male A USB connector

I need to figure out a way to get a Male A USB connector to vertically attach to a PCB. Ideally, we wouldn't use a surface mount right angle connector. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Most of ...
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