Hi,

I'm having issues finding a small 1-position board-to-wire connector for=20
use as a test lead on a custom product.  It needs to be small, and=20
accept 20-gauge wire (or 18 gauge).  And I will use 3 side-by-side, and=20
have about 20-21 mm width for it.

My first thought was to use a 2mm banana jack, but for whatever reason,=20
the 2mm jacks and plugs I'm finding don't fit each other, other than say=20
matched sets from companies like Pomona, which gets quite pricey.  And=20
they're still wide anyway.
Common 0.1"-spacing headers with wires on dupont connectors would've=20
been great if only they could've accepted 20-gauge wire.  If someone=20
makes something similar with say 0.15" spacing, I think it would be ideal.

I'm currently investigating this, but I'd have to cut off the side=20
locking tabs... *cringe*.  And not sure how secure the connectors will=20
be without them.  Perhaps the 3-position header can accept 3 separate=20
1-position plugs?  Will have to experiment.
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/te-connectivity-amp-connectors/1-=
794374-1/A130985-ND/1860852

I'm also looking at using test points like this, but the solder tab at=20
the end may make mounting in an enclosure with the jack easily=20
accessible challenging...
https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/keystone-electronics/6050/36-6050=
-ND/316474

Surely someone makes a workable option?  Any thoughts?

Thanks,
-Neil.



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