What is the connector style/design the automotive boxes use?

Jul 16, 2007 4 Replies

I need a really weather tight connector.



I'd like to use something similar to what the automotive electronic boxes use, I believe it is called a "packard" connector.



But I can not find a PC board mountable "packard" connector.



It is a deep large pined/socket connector.



What is the connector style/design the automotive boxes use?



Deutsch connectors are very good:

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Vladimir Vassilevsky

DSP and Mixed Signal Design Consultant

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Delphi has the Packard connectors. Their catalog isn't particularly well organized though, even as connector companies go.

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You should probably look at Deutsch. I found their connectors easier to get in small quantities and easier to use as well. Their catalogs are a little easier to navigate but take forever to download.

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Robert

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Try:-

The above links were found using "waterproof connector" as the search term.

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You need to look at connectors by their IP rating. Some automotive stuff needs IP67 ratings which can be done by a number of outfits.

So search (google is your friend) something like 'IP67 connector'.

Cheers

PeteS

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