How about common 0.1" headers w/IDC connectors?


On Wednesday 04 May 2005 09:47 am, Spehro Pefhany scribbled:
> At 10:12 AM 5/4/2005 +0200, you wrote:
> > > What would be cheapest and still reliable hardware
> > > solution to support ICSP in high volume manufacturing ?
> > > ( besides low cost connectors(plastic), pcb board edge
> > >   connectors and jtag like pads with pogo pins assembled
> > >   on the stand )
> >
> >*any* connector you like. spare pins on an existing connector. I assume
> >you want to test your circuit after manufacturing/re-programming, so you
> >need some external connector anyway.
>
> A test jig with contact pins is probably the most reliable (assuming
> the jig is professionally made) and adds essentially no cost to each unit
> (but some setup cost).
>
> If you do use a connector, something like a telephone connector
> will take a lot of connect/disconnect cycles and flexing on the
> strain-relieved cable without failing. But they are huge and do cost
> some money to buy and PCB real estate to mount.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Spehro Pefhany --"it's the network..."            "The Journey is the
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