NMEA2000 Micro-C Connector Prices

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These have always been kind of expensive, but I see what I think is a breakthrough, or collapse, I should say: I found both male and female Micro-C field termination, screw terminal connectors on Amazon for $10 each. I ordered one of each to sample them. I'll let you know how they are. Also, a 4 meter backbone/drop cable, which has one of each and a wire in between for $20, and a T for $12. I can't recall ever seeing these at this low a price, 'though maybe I'm just not paying close enough attention. I also ordered 30 meters of NMEA2k cable for $82, which I think is pretty good.

(BTW, I tagged this post "electronics," and will for similar posts, so if we get an electronics forum it will be easier to find these and move them.)
 
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I wonder if those screws are Phillips head or JIS?
 
Timm R Oday25

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I use these everyday in our machine shop . They have their place . We pack them with silicone grease to keep water out . The pins are tiny and can corrode very quickly .
 
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Timm R Oday25 said:
I use these everyday in our machine shop . They have their place . We pack them with silicone grease to keep water out . The pins are tiny and can corrode very quickly .
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Oh, interesting! Thanks.

The listing on Amazon as being IP67 waterproof, so I assumed that if assembled properly with the correct cable they would be - waterproof.

"IP67 equipment is the most commonly found in the connectivity market. It is 100% protected against solid objects like dust and sand, and it has been tested to work for at least 30 minutes while under 15cm to 1m of water."

What kind of cable are you using with them?
 
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What you are referring to is a DIN connector . DIN is a set of european standards that specify the dimensions of a variety of coneectors and fittings .
All brands that sell a specific fitting agree to a particular set of specifications .I don't know the brand you ordered .
At work , mostly because our parts live a tough existance in coolant and abrasive cast iron chips ,we use Brad Harrison or Allen Bradley (Eaton ) brand .
I'm just glad I don't have to pay for the premium product .
 
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What you are referring to is a DIN connector .
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I do not believe that is correct. The 5 pin DIN's pin configuration is different, so they wouldn't mate. And I'm not sure the locking collars are compatible.

DIN connectors use all different kinds of mechanisms to hold them together. The original is just friction. There are bayonets, pushbutton tabs, locking collars, screw collars ("small Tuchel") and so on.

DINs are not waterproof.

So, not the same as a Micro-C connector.
 
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A little clarification is perhaps in order . There are hundreds of DIN connectors . A DIN is nothing more than a standardized configuration . A more easily unstandable answer is a USB connector . No matter who makes the USB connector it will plug into almost any device .
Your example would fall into a DIN 8 category . It's 8mm in diameter . The number of pins ,the numerical order of the pins ,the sheilding is all called out in the actual part number . I hope this helps. The included image below shows 9 differant variations of the same DIN connector
 

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Timm R Oday25 said:
A little clarification is perhaps in order . There are hundreds of DIN connectors . A DIN is nothing more than a standardized configuration . A more easily unstandable answer is a USB connector . No matter who makes the USB connector it will plug into almost any device .
Your example would fall into a DIN 8 category . It's 8mm in diameter . The number of pins ,the numerical order of the pins ,the sheilding is all called out in the actual part number . I hope this helps
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Thank you, but no, it doesn't help! :)

I did some research after your post, and came to the conclusion that the Micro-C connector is not a DIN connector!

BTW, from wikipedia:

"The term "DIN connector" alone does not unambiguously identify any particular type of connector unless the document number of the relevant DIN standard is added (e.g., "DIN 45322 connector"). Some DIN connector standards are:

  • DIN 41524, for circular connectors often used for audio signals or some digital signals like MIDI
  • DIN 41612, rectangular connectors used to connect plug-in cards to a back plane or motherboard
  • DIN 41652 D-subminiature connectors used for computer data and video
  • DIN 41585 automotive coaxial connectors"
I have never seen a DIN standard that describes the Micro-C connectors. I'm happy to be corrected if you can find one. I can't even find a DIN connector, standard or otherwise, that will mate with a Micro-C.

And, as I said before the Micro-C is waterproof, DIN are not.
 
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Timm R Oday25 said:
A little clarification is perhaps in order . There are hundreds of DIN connectors . A DIN is nothing more than a standardized configuration . A more easily unstandable answer is a USB connector . No matter who makes the USB connector it will plug into almost any device .
Your example would fall into a DIN 8 category . It's 8mm in diameter . The number of pins ,the numerical order of the pins ,the sheilding is all called out in the actual part number . I hope this helps. The included image below shows 9 differant variations of the same DIN connector
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I wanted to circle back on this, I sincerely appreciate your interest and your input on this, and enjoy the discussion. I hope I didn't come across poorly.
 
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No hard feelings. I'm under the impression we are all here to help each other keep our boats on the water .
If I were to use a connector for severe duty like a corrosive (salt ) enviroment I'd look at Molex brand Mil Spec. That's what I use . However , they don't offer the variety that Eaton or Brad Harrison do . Just my two cents worth
 
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Timm R Oday25 said:
No hard feelings. I'm under the impression we are all here to help each other keep our boats on the water .
If I were to use a connector for severe duty like a corrosice (salt ) enviroment I'd look at Molex brand Mil Spec. That's what I use . However , they don't offer the variety that Eaton or Brad Harrison do . Just my two cents worth
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Yes, I've noticed there's a broad range of quality in available connectors and T's.

I'll look into the Molex mil spec but I suspect I won't want to pay for them!
 
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