We have a requirement for a cable that consists of an RJ45 socket (spec attached) on a PCB with a cable terminated to it. Please see my sketch below for further details. Perhaps an over-moulding could be a good solution. Does anyone have any ideas or know a manufacturer? Another option could be a plastic enclosure that snap-fit around the assembly. Anyone any ideas here? Qty will be limited – possibly only between 500-1000pcs in total over 2011. Please there are no special temperature or shielding requirements for the cable. It will be for indoor use only.
Since your volume is low, probably you will have to use standard overmolds rather than you pay for the tooling. Similar is the case with plastic enclosures, standard enclosures are available in the market. I came across below suppliers for ovemolding and custom cables in the internet, http://www.overmoldtooling.com/3dspecs/ ... tors.html# http://www.customcomputercable.com/page_19.html
Exactly. It's really not worth a tooling investment. Thanks for the links, Kris. Some good finds there!
I would say you'd need to get it custom made. LTW in China could give you a quote. You could also buy a simple patch cord at the right length, and add a coupler. You could cover the connection with shrink sleeve if you wanted... http://www.microbarn.com/details.aspx?rid=100365 Source
Thanks for the suggestion. That's certainly another option. I'm currently pinning my hopes on an "off the shelf" termination box that should fit the socket & PCB. THey're sending me a sample. Hopefully it will be the right size. Another option is an overmould - a supplier has given be a budgetary quotation of £1K for a tool. Doesn't sound to bad actually.
