What is the power plug thingy on the Propeller Demo Board called?

ElectricAye

I'm making a printed circuit board that I wish to power with one of those simple 9 volt power supplies you can get at Radio Slack, one that has the same kind of connector that plugs into the Propeller Demo board. Problem is, I don't know what they're called. What I'm looking for is the same type as what is on the Propeller Demo board. To my eyes, it looks like it would be a female connector, but I know connector terminology can get a little weird sometimes, so I'm not even sure it would be classified as a female. If possible, I'd rather it be a part from Digikey, so if you happen to know a part number that you are certain will work, please let me know. If nothing else, I just need to know what to search for.

thanks,
Mark

Leon

DC power socket is the usual name. I use these:

www.rapidonline.com/Cables-Connectors/Connectors-Mains-Power/DC-Power-Connectors/PCB-Mount-DC-power-sockets/80891

They are made by Switchcraft and should be available from Digi-Key or Mouser.

Leon

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Duane Degn

Mark,

This one is pretty close to the one one the demo board.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?lang=en&site=US&WT.z_homepage_link=hp_go_button&KeyWords=CP-202A-ND

It has a slot to fit in an enclosure.· Make sure to look at the data sheet.· That third solder tab (on the side)·is part of a switch so batteries can be disconnected when the power is connected.·

Duane

ElectricAye

Thanks Duane and Leon,

I'm glad I asked. I was looking for a female type plug and, ummmm, now I see it's considered a male. Hmmmm....

much appreciated!
Mark

Leon

Those plugs and sockets are more like hermaphrodites.

Leon

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Cluso99

DigiKey pn CP-102A-ND

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ElectricAye

Cluso99 said...
DigiKey pn CP-102A-ND

Thanks Cluso.

The switching feature on this one and the one that Duane suggested is a feature I had never thought to look for. I'm happy y'all came to my rescue.

Cluso99

The -A is 2.1mm which is common in the US. In Australia the -B is 2.5mm and is more common. (center pin dia)

The CP-202A-ND is a bigger pin and is more common but usually requires slots. Make sure you wire the correct ground pins as one is switched. Since I dont use the switch I just wire both to ground.

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· Single Board Computer:·3 Propeller ICs·and a·TriBladeProp board (ZiCog Z80 Emulator)
· Prop Tools under Development or Completed (Index)
· Emulators: CPUs Z80 etc; Micros Altair etc;· Terminals·VT100 etc; (Index) ZiCog (Z80) , MoCog (6809)
· Search the Propeller forums·(uses advanced Google search)
My cruising website is: ·www.bluemagic.biz·· MultiBladeProp is: www.bluemagic.biz/cluso.htm

Unknown

I tried to get a connector so I took my demoboard to Radio Shack.· It is a type N connector.· We went through about 25 plugs to see which one would fit.

hover1

It's should actually be an "M" adapter (5.5mmOD x 2.1mm ID). The "N" has a 2.5mm ID. I have used an "N" in the past with mixed results.

Jim

Chuckz said...
I tried to get a connector so I took my demoboard to Radio Shack.· It is a type N connector.· We went through about 25 plugs to see which one would fit.

blittled

Hover1 is right. I use Radio Shack's variable voltage 300mA wallwart which comes with all the common sized adapters and I use the "M" for the Protoboard, Spin Studio and PSM with no prolems.

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Oldbitcollector (Jeff)

The one on their (Rat Shack) multi voltage power supply is perfect. I've got a couple of them,
however the 2.1 equiv. plug in the parts bin fits, but is twice the required length.
Works, but looks funny.

OBC

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