Fitting Microdot Connectors



Fitting Microdot Compatible Connectors 12-32, 10-32Plug-RG316 & 10-32Jack-RG316

|Tools You’ll Need |

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|Crimp Tool PN: HT-336 | With this insert Die: HT-336J |

Or: Crimp Tool Set PN: TEL-330K

Type PN’s into search box on rfshop.co.uk

Plus sharp box cutter or scalpel

Preparation of Cable such as RG316

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You can use a scalpel or sharp knife to do this, although special tools are available if you have large quantities to make.

Place Pin over wire and crimp using the 0.042” sized crimp. You can solder if preferred. Use a tiny amount, otherwise the pin may not fit in the connector body properly. The insulation on some types of cable may swell if too much heat is applied, when soldering, and which can cause problems.

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Slide on outer part of connector, push the ferrule over the braid, trim off any excess braid, and crimp the ferrule using the 0.128” sized position on the crimp tool.

Place heat shrink tube in position and shrink with heat gun. Optional but recommended. It gives the joint added strength and makes the job look more professional.

It should end up looking like this:

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Fitting the female (jack) type.

The cable preparation and crimping operations are the same as previously. Assemble the connector pushing in the inner female pin so that it is flush with the teflon insulator.

It should look like his when finished.

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Fitting Microdot Compatible Connectors 10-32Plug-RG178

In addition to the tools above you’ll need:

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|Or similar crimp tool with 0.100” (2.5mm | |The inner pin needs to be soldered. |

|crimp size) | | |

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|HT-336G | | |

|[pic] | |Trim cable to dimensions shown using sharp knife. |

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|[pic] | |Assemble pin, insulator as shown. |

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| | |Make sure braid fits well into ferrule. |

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| | |Solder Pin |

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| | |Tip: If you lose the white insulator you can make more |

| | |with Teflon from RG316 cable. You will need to enlarge |

| | |hole slightly with pin. |

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|[pic] | |Fit body of connector. |

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| | |Crimp 0.100” |

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| | |Inner pin should slightly protrude from body. |

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|[pic] | |Finished connector |

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