I’m looking for a way to connect 2 26AWG wires in a very restricted space (approximately 0.07" by 0.04, though the latter could go up to 0.09" in a worst case. There’s a bit more wiggle room on length, though again, smaller is best). The maximum voltage would be 340 VRMS, with a maximum current of 1.5-2A.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Hello scf9009,
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I have looked through all the smaller connectors in our system. Unfortunately, I don’t have a connector option to offer with those size restrictions. The smaller free-hanging housings can be viewed here Connectors, Interconnects | Rectangular Connectors - Housings | DigiKey. To view the dimensions of the parts, please review the datasheet on the product page for the part.
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How about solder sleeves (https://www.digikey.com/short/4t5jbn) or a wire splice connector (Connectors, Interconnects | Terminals - Wire Splice Connectors | DigiKey) ?
Hi scf9009,
The solder sleeve or splice suggested by Lindsay might be plausible. One would have to check dimensions for options.
As for connectors, I don’t think you will find any that are capable of meeting your specifications. As the connectors get smaller, the current and voltage ratings tend to drop. Getting a connector small enough to meet your dimensional specs will make the 340Vrms voltage spec nearly, if not absolutely, impossible to meet.
The smallest connector I could find is the SUHR-02V-S.
When you say connect two wires, do you mean 2 wire ends or 4 wire ends?
I hope this is a repair, seems like a bad design if not.
If you’re kludging maybe you could cut the tip off of a 26awg ferrule, and use it as a butt splice. Even heat shrink tubing might not fit in those dimensions though. Maybe teflon sleeve would fit
