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In the seismic industry in which I work, we use the DYNACON connector. =20
 I'll look tomorrow and see if I can get a part number for you.
 Not real cheap, but it'll last forever.  Very rugged.

 Regards,

 Jim

> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: [EE] What's your favorite connector?
> From: Denny Esterline <desterline@gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, February 15, 2011 4:14 pm
> To: "Microcontroller discussion list - Public." <piclist@mit.edu>
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> Ok, the subject line's a little tongue-in-cheek, obviously it depends
> on application.
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> I need a rugged connector that trained monkeys (although they're
> usually called "users") will mate and unmate several times a day for
> several years, often while wearing gloves. 5+pins, 4A@50v or so ok. A
> couple of the pins will be CAN bus (not at max speed).
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> Cycle life, robustness, availability, cost, reliability, service
> ability - all important, probably in close to that order.
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> Any recommendations?
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> thanks
> -Denny
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