Questions tagged [socket]
For questions about electrical sockets such as wall sockets or sockets for mounting electrical components (such as ICs).
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Replacing USB-C socket on a keyboard
I decided to fix some of my stuff that has broken USB-C ports. (why are they so fragile!) I've removed the old sockets and cleaned the pads, but when the old sockets were damaged (by simply inserting ...
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When selecting an IC DIP socket for a DIP 20-pin microcontroller, should the DIP socket have the same number of positions and row distance as the IC?
Consider a 20-pin DIP IC with 2 rows, 10 pins in each row.
For example, the Texas Instrument MSP430G2452 microcontroller. The measured distance between these two rows is just over 9 mm. On page ...
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Help Identifying a Molex/MATE-N-LOCK style connector
Hoping someone can help as I've spent the last few hours trying to find this specific connector on a number of distribution and manufacturer sites.
The pitch looks like it is around 6.3mm.
It's a 2x2 ...
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Safety of unplugging while device is switched on [closed]
Help resolve a debate: is it less safe to switch off devices at the wall socket rather than using the off button on the device?
He says it’s equally safe to just switch on and off it even just unplug ...
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CAN protocol how to make use of candump utility
Can anyone help me out how to use -r parameter in the candump utility?
-r (set socket receive buffer to size)
Wanted to verify: Configurable receive buffer feature.
I verified the above as follows:
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Naming PCB connector metal socket in plastic housing
What is this PCB connector type?
From the array of unsoldered connectors in plastic housing the metal socket is supposed to be replaced. Pictures present missing metal socket yet its type/name is ...
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What is the name of this green 2-pole DC power connector?
I've seen this connector crop up on several devices:
(The above image is from a StarTech USB HUB.)
If I want to buy the matching plug for this socket, what should I be searching for?
I've tried ...
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Multimeter blown trying to measure 125 V in the 600 V AC range
I used a multimeter in its 600 V AC range to measure the voltage across a socket of a surge protector that is rated 125 V - 5A.
As soon as I inserted the test leads, there was a pop and a bright flash....
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Adapter sockets for different TO can pin circle diameters
I need to mount a laser diode from Ushio with 2.0 mm pin circle diameter,
onto a combined strain relief/ESD protection cable from Thorlabs, which has a socket with 2.54 mm pin circle diameter,
Are ...
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Can NDS-11 300 V relay socket be replaced with NDS-11 600 V?
In short, I’m trying to fix an evaporator fan that locked up on a freezer and have no experience with electrical components. The NDS11 relay (300 V) has some rusted screws that won’t break loose so it ...
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What is this 10 pin connector?
I'm trying to identify the 10 pin connector in the image below. Pin pitch is either 0.8 or 0.9mm (no calipers available). The outer plastic housing is 6mm x 4mm.
Any ideas?
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Pinout on legacy audio jack
The headphone jack on my old (= 20th century) Daewoo TV 20A5 is broken -- the tip of a plug is stuck inside. As the TV itself is working fine, I would like to replace the jack, or rather jerry-rig a ...
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How can I figure out the type of the power supply DC connector from its datasheet?
I'm planning to use this power adapter which says its connector is 5.5 x 2.1 x 12mm DC jack.
I need to find its panel mount counterpart to install in an enclosure, but there are many types of DC ...
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Removing 3.5 mm jack socket from a PCB: patching the socket's switches
I sheared off a plug from a 3.5 mm headphone jack inside my Roland HP603 piano. After failing to remove the plug, I tried removing the 3.5 mm jack socket from the PCB.
However, the piano still thinks ...
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Looking for the reference of a circular 5-pin socket for an optoelectronic component
I am currently using an optoelectronic component (an optic fiber switch) that has the following pinout, and I do not want to solder it directly, to be more flexible, so I am looking for a socket to ...
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