Article written by Kappa, on the old libellules.ch forum
Jack-type connectors often pose a problem, and I draw your attention to the multiplicity of connector sizes, of which here is a small assortment:
Example of the meaning of dimensions :
5.5*2.5mm DC = > 5.5 is the outside diameter in millimeters of the metal part and 2.5 the hole diameter. DC (Direct Current) is the abbreviation for direct current, in this case 12 V.
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In this case, if an external hard disk enclosure is not from a hard disk brand, you should therefore give preference to connectors marked DC, which boils down to this:
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Please note that the dimensions are precise and there are several hole diameter values for the same outside diameter.
Example:
For 5.5 mm, you can have a 1.5 mm or 1.9 mm or 2.5 mmm hole.
Likewise, it's important to measure carefully, as some dimensions are very close, e.g. 5.2 and 5.5 mm.
In short, it requires a little precision when measuring!
This should help you make the right choice!
Article written by Kappa, on the old libellules.ch forum
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