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Hello. I’m looking for a through-hole coin-cell-battery holder for a typical 20mm/2032 type battery. However, I need the pins to be about 15.5 or 16mm apart. I don’t have a big preference for horizontal or vertical mounted; I might like to keep a few of each on hand.
I thought I found what I need here, since it says it’s for 2032 batteries… but looking at the drawing, I can’t quite see that it would fit those.
Is that it? Is there another? Nearly every one for a 20mm battery has 20mm pin distances, and I’ve looked at way too many drawings.
I’d also consider a coin holder with loose wire leads, or single batteries with 16mm pin separation.
Hi Glenda,
Thanks for your reply. I think maybe we’re misunderstanding each other?
I need a through-hole battery holder. (Maybe I’d consider surface mount if I’m going to solder leads on to go to the pcb holes.)
I need it for a 20mm battery such as the CR2032. I see 64 search hits for that, not the single one that you mention.
However, I need the pins to be spaced about 15.5-16mm apart. Nearly every 20mm battery holder also has 20mm pin spacing. (And those that don’t are a lot less than I need, like 10mm.)
Assuming you don’t need 10,000 pcs or more, it’s very hard to get electro-mechanical components that fit an existing dimension. At work and for my hobbies I always locate a source for all the electro-mechanical components first and then I design the system to use those components.
Hello Zack, Unfortunately no I was not able to find any other products that are tailored exactly to your requirements, this would not be an uncommon occurance for electronic design as the scenarios are limitless and most would be forced to do something custom such as you mentioned as using a wired option or soldering leads to an SMD option, or as Paul mentioned, building the design around the components being used.
Ah, new information, if the manufacturer is still in business it’s always worth asking them if they have any parts available for sale or if they will provide more information on the holder. I’ve been pleasantly surprised over the decades how many music industry related companies are willing to help people repair their old gear.
Great, thanks David. A question though, how wide are the stamped metal pins? I’ve had problems in some devices with those pictured blade-type pins fitting in circuit board holes versus a wire-style pin.
I couldn’t find that measurement in the pictures or data sheet. Did I miss it?
Hi David,
Great, thanks! This looks very much like the existing battery. Wish I could have found a holder without hacking one, but I think I’ll buy these since they’ll last in this use for 10-20 years.
Zack
